Glendalough Tucker Trail
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | Jan 21 2019, 9:23pm | Hi All, I was just wondering if there will be a relay race to coincide with the Tucker Trail this year. Thanks |
| Greg Byrne | Jan 22 2019, 5:49pm | Due to the change in the date and the increased numbers in the ultra event last year there will be no relay in 2019. This decision has been based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: * The time of year * Race transition location * Parking * Feedback from volunteers Running two races on the one day, in a very congested location, over a 14 hour period is not as simple as it might at first appear. In particular we have found that the relay more than doubles the complexity of the race management. We did consider alternative arrangements and locations, however, most involve a significant increase in the race logistics and/or the number of volunteer marshals required during the day. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | Jan 23 2019, 11:54am | No problem Greg. Totally understand. I better get training so!!!! :-) |
| JUDITH ROBINSON | Feb 4 2019, 10:01pm | Hi.....just wondering what is the maximum time allowed for this and would Salomon Speedcross shoes be suitable. |
| Gordon Place | Feb 5 2019, 7:31am | Hi Judith, the previous years race booklet is still available to download, if you go to the race page, click history, click the year and then race details. Obviously old info but gives a good idea of cut offs and course info. Speedcross be fine for leg 1 but I think other legs have more trail and fire road, in case you want something more comfortable |
| Greg Byrne | Feb 5 2019, 8:33pm | Dear Judith, The course will be open for 12 hours, and there are cut-off times on each of the legs. They are quite generous, but strictly enforced. Details will be supplied in race booklet, which available via a link on the race details page before registration opens. Previous race details are very indicative of what to expect. The choice of footwear will depend on your preference and the conditions on the day. I would strongly advise taking a run on legs 1 and 2 in order to make your own decision. Plenty of time between now a July and they're well worth the trip. |
| Greg Byrne | Mar 20 2019, 8:04pm | EVENT UPDATE The updated race booklet is now available to download from the event page. RACE ENTRY: 30 euro paid online via myIMRA. This will be available from 1st May until the end of May, or 100 entries. See the event page for details. SOLO & TEAM COMPETITION This year for those completing the ultra there is the chance to enter a team competition. See the race booklet for details. |
| John Murray | Mar 21 2019, 1:38pm | Great informative Race Booklet Greg, I feel like I've just run the race already reading that! :) Just one thing I spotted. It says in the booklet that Entries open on Monday 6th May, as opposed to the 1st May posted below? Great race and looking forward to doing it again this year. |
| Greg Byrne | Mar 21 2019, 7:24pm | Sorry John, my mistake above, the race booklet and event page are correct, it will be 6th May that entries open. |
| Greg Byrne | May 14 2019, 8:38pm | --------------------------------- RACE ENTRY Race entires are now open via myIMRA and the 'Purchase IMRA Products' tab. Entries will close the end of the month. --------------------------------- UTMB/i-TRA Registration Thanks to the committee for register the event, which is now recognised by both organisations for result recognition and race qualification. --------------------------------- |
| Greg Byrne | May 29 2019, 8:17pm | -------------- RACE ENTRY -------------- Heads up that entries for the 2019 Glendalough Tucker Trail (aka Clover) will close this weekend. --------------xxxxxxxxxxxxxx-------------- |
| Paul O Brien | May 29 2019, 11:20pm | Says entry closes at 11 on Tuesday. Is that right. |
| Gordon Place | May 30 2019, 7:51am | Event details page says in red closes Friday 31st July May which seems confirmed above |
| Paul O Brien | May 30 2019, 11:01am | Cheers Gordon. I hadnt visited the event page, I was just going by the purchase items page. Maybe someone should adjust the date thats shown. |
| Greg Byrne | Jun 4 2019, 6:48pm | ---------------- ENTRIES CLOSED ---------------- 56 brave souls registered for the 80km next month. Best of luck with the upcoming training & races. We'll see you in Glendalough on 6th July ------------------ ENTRY LIST ------------------ Patrik Albertsson M50 Fabio Baltieri M Laszlo Barkoczi M40 Phil Behan M Pavel Bodi M40 Matthew Branch M40 Gavin Byrne M Anthony Cahill M40 Steve Corry M40 Paul Croke M Raymond Cummins M40 Torben Dahl M40 Karen Duggan F40 Paul Duggan M50 Christopher Dunne M40 Karl Fitzgerald M40 George Flynn M50 Peter Gorman M Stephen Gregg M40 Con Halpin M Siobhan Hayes F50 Martin Hennessy M Sean Higgins M40 Mark Horvath M Donatas Jocius M Karina Jonina F Eoin Keith M50 Toni Llovera M40 Mariusz Luczak M40 Kevin Marshall M50 Dale Mathers M50 Justin Maxwell M Lorraine Mc Mahon F40 Finbar McGurren M40 Nicki McPeak M40 Tom Melligan M Paul Morrissey M40 Aoife Mundow F Paul O Brien M40 Adrian O Donovan M Mairead O' Keeffe F40 Chris O'Mahony M40 Neal O'Riordan M40 Michael O'Rourke M40 Kazimierz Pawelczak M40 Thomas Phelan M Gordon Place M40 Mark Quigley M40 Karl Richards M40 Owen Smith M40 Ondrej Stieranka M Tiernan Swan M Liam Sweeney M50 Peter Thompson M Jackie Toal F40 Paul Twomey M ------------------------------------------------- |
| Thomas Domican | Jun 20 2019, 3:10pm | Is it still possible to get a late entry for this race |
| Greg Byrne | Jun 21 2019, 9:45pm | Sorry Thomas, race entry has closed. We are still looking for volunteers if you want to come along, witness the race and support the IMRA community. |
| Pavel Bodi | Jun 29 2019, 12:42pm | Hi all, Unfortunately I have to working next Saturday. To all runners I wish good luck,have a blast and enjoy every minute of it. |
| Thomas Roche | Jun 29 2019, 9:09pm | I see Pavel can’t run next Sat. Is there a chance I can take his place??????? :) |
| Karl Fitzgerald | Jun 30 2019, 11:52am | Hi, I purchased a replacement race number, will this be available to pick up on race day? |
| Eilis Connery | Jul 1 2019, 12:57pm | Hi Karl Yes your replacement number will be at registration for you on Sat morn |
| Eilis Connery | Jul 1 2019, 1:06pm | Sorry Thomas but we won't be able to sort transfers at this stage |
| Karl Fitzgerald | Jul 1 2019, 1:10pm | Thanks Eilis Panic over |
| Greg Byrne | Jul 1 2019, 9:24pm | =========== CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS =========== We're still on the look out for a few more non-running volunteers willing to help out for a few hours on Saturday. Much as we try it is still proving impossible to organise races without volunteers. Anyone with a few spare hours and a talent for cheering on ultra runners is welcome to the race crew. Sign up is located on the event page. ========================================== |
| Mick Hanney | Jul 1 2019, 9:46pm | Email sent to you Greg. |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:54pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 9:55pm | Hi all ,just wondering could anyone clear up a little confusion regarding race route for saturday . After studying the race booklet and detailed route descriptions i am just wondering is this years leg 3 slightly different to last years or did everyone just get it wrong last year haha! While searching through strava for gpx routes i notice there seems to be a difference between last years runners and the map in this years booklet ? the early stages of leg 3 just after leaving the base camp and after waterfall the route seems to switchback on itself (between marker 55 and 77 on trac de trail map) but last years runners on strava seem to have skipped this and took a smaller triangle path to opposite side ??? if any of this makes sense and has been noticed can anybody advise which route we use this year .. any help greatly appreciated. Stephen Gregg |
| Greg Byrne | Jul 1 2019, 10:02pm | Hi Stephen, for the last two years there was a diversion on the Wicklow Way due to tree felling and forestry activity. For Leg 3 the race followed route of the Wicklow Way as it was officially marked on the day. The 2019 booklet sets out the actual race route, the established Wicklow Way. That said we are always at the mercy of the National Park and Coillte. Should there be a marked diversion in place on race day we will expect runners to follow the officially marked route. |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 10:02pm | *apologies for the multiple message doh!!! |
| Greg Byrne | Jul 1 2019, 10:04pm | =========== CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS =========== We're still on the look out for a few more non-running volunteers willing to help out for a few hours on Saturday. Much as we try it is still proving impossible to organise races without volunteers. Anyone with a few spare hours and a talent for cheering on ultra runners is welcome to the race crew. Sign up is located on the event page. ========================================== |
| Stephen Gregg | Jul 1 2019, 10:05pm | Brilliant Greg thanks for that ,so stick to the race booklet route unless otherwise informed... thank you. |
| lorraine Mc mahon | Jul 4 2019, 9:29pm | Just to let you know I wont be running. Thanks Lorraine |
| Greg Byrne | Jul 5 2019, 8:34pm | ============== PRE-RACE UPDATE ================ WEATHER Looks reasonable for tomorrow. Temperatures will be good, but passing showers are forecast. Pack your jackets, and maybe have a spare one in the bag. Those getting wet early will probably pay a price later. SUN-CREAM & MIDGE SPRAY Don't forget the essentials for any Irish summer. PARKING €4 per car (CASH ONLY) on the gate for entry into the Upper Lake Car Park. REGISTRATION Registration will be open from around 6:15am tomorrow in the Uper Lake Car Park in Glendalough. Don't forget to bring your race number and kit with you to the registration desk. RACE ROUTE At this time we are not aware of any diversions in operation on the way marked routes to be used. TEAM COMPETITIONS The team competitions are free to enter for all 80k entrants. Please stick you race number down on the registration sheets. The volunteers will encourage other to join teams looking for members. Plenty of fun to be had cheering on your team-mates progress as you pass each other on the various out-n-back legs. ENJOY THE DAY This is our idea of fun after all... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Weather Sites: https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/County_Wicklow~2960935/hour_by_hour.html https://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/wicklow/211515/hourly-weather-forecast/211515?hour=33 https://www.met.ie +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ |
| Phil behan | Jul 6 2019, 8:55pm | Massive thank you to all involved today. The organisation and all the volunteers did an outstanding job. Congrats also to the winners and all who ran. Tremendous running! |
| Siobhán Hayes | Jul 7 2019, 1:39pm | Many thanks to everyone yesterday for such a great race. |
| Tiernan Swan | Jul 7 2019, 8:05pm | To Greg, Eilish and each and every volunteer there from early morning til evening, Thank you so much for putting on and delivering a memorable event. Everyone was just in great spirits the whole day, even with the attack of the midgets not to mention #Fingergate, Yous all had a smile and a helping hand at every point. Even though i was running a lot on me todd, it was a lift to the spirit hitting the check points. I will definitely be recommending this event to one and all. Hope to see you all again soon! |
| Aoife Mundow | Jul 8 2019, 7:53am | Thanks to Greg, Eilis and all the volunteers for their hard work which made this a super event. A great day out on the hills - thanks all! |
| Steve Corry | Jul 21 2019, 9:10am | Hi, Will our result appear in our ITRA runner file? thanks, Steve C. |
| Richard Nunan | Jul 21 2019, 10:19am | Hi Steve, Results will be uploaded by the end if the week. Thanks Richard |
| Steve Corry | Jul 22 2019, 4:03am | Great, thanks. |
