U18 Youth Cup Trials - Slievenamon
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Sunday 11th May, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 580
- Distance (km):
- 9.97
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 4.81
- Event Difficulty:
- 8 (3,3,2) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level B - Standard
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Route Description:
Route map for Slievenamon 2025 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com
The event car park is located in Kilcash village, which is situated just off the Kilkenny/Clonmel road (N76).
It will be signposted and stewarded on the way into the village.There will be a 2 euro charge per car for the use of the field. Please do not park in the village out of respect for the residents.There is also a communion service on starting at 11.30am.Public toilets will be available also. The race start is at the barrier 100m up the trail across from the car park entrance. From there it is .6 mile to righthand turn.Staying on left trail it is.5 mile climb to gate. Turning right it is .45 mile to left turn at wall, then left and right to base of mountain,.4 mile. Turning left ascent the mountain,go clockwise around the cairn and down again,3.1 miles to the seat. Then left and right through 2 gates onto rocky descent followed by a right,left and right again on the road to the finish in the village, 1 mile. The short course is the same except for the mountain section.Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
