Irish Mountain
Running Association

Powerscourt Uphill

Description:
Start Crone Wood carpark with long climb to Djouce
County:
Wicklow
Date:
Wednesday 18th May, 2011
Time:
19:30
Climb (m):
691
Distance (km):
6.00
Event Difficulty:
7 (2,3,2) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
Race Marking:
Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS Allowed:
Yes
Leagues:
Leinster League 
Getting There:
Starts at Crone Wood Car Park. Grid ref is O193142.
Organisers Instructions:

Uphill only race finishing on Djouce. The race will finish at 2030 due to daylight restrictions and runners needing to return from summit. There will be an early start at 1900. If you normally have a finish time greater than 160% of the race winners you should start early. If you are still climbing at 2030 you will be asked to turn back for safety reasons.

JUNIOR COURSE - this will finish at the big tree, just where the route joins the Wicklow Way on the downhill section from Crone (O193123). Approx distance 3k, 230m climb. Return along the Wicklow Way.

Important Info

KIT REQUIREMENT - a light rainjacket (with hood) is required. As any one who raced last year will know, the descent can get cold. A random inspection will take place at the start and you will not be allowed to race without one.

EARLY START - for safety reasons, the summit officials will return at 2030. If you are still racing at this time, you will be asked to turn back. However, an early start at 1900 will be available - those who normally finish in more than 160% of the winner's time are advised to take this option.

RETURN - for safety reasons, competitors must return along the Wicklow Way. This brings the total distance to over 12k.

Prizegiving Location:
Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue
Notes:
The route does not follow the Wicklow Way in Crone Woods but joins up just above the Dargle river. Do not cross the the WW stile on the way uphill from the river. Due to the bad erosion on the last stretch up Djouce, please keep to the man-made path.
 

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

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

Current Volunteers
 

Carpool

Driver NameLocationPassing ThroughDepartureSeats AvailableSeats Accepted
Mike JordanTallaghtM50, Enniskerry05:30:0020
Jeff FitzsimonsTempleogue M5017:45:0020
Andreas KuschCastleknock, Beechpark AvenueM 5018:15:0032
Niamh GarveyCrumlin VillageTempleogue, Ballyroan00:00:1821
Gerard CunninghamDundrum (Balally Luas)Sandyford, Enniskerry18:20:0044
Mike JordanTallaghtM50, Enniskerry17:30:0022
Paul WhyteClontarf Dart stationEast Wall rd, eastlink, N1117:00:0033