Silvermines - Killoscully Half Marathon
- Description:
- Silvermines-Killoscully Half Marathon
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Saturday 3rd August, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00
- Climb (m):
- 850
- Distance (km):
- 21.50
- Event Difficulty:
- 8 (2,3,3) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Only major junctions marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Half-Marathon League
- 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.
- Entry details:
- No entry details have been added for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event
- Route Description:
- A varied route, with about 9km on single track trails, 8.5km on forest roads and the rest on quiet country roads. See maps and elevation profile, and interactive map
The route begins in Knockanroe Woods before a boggy out-and-back section of Silvermines Mountain ridge, with views of the now disused mines on one side, and a preview of Keeper Hill on the other. Once back in the forest, the route follows a narrow trail on a very steep descent (trail running shoes are highly recommended) onto a road running alongside the Mulkear River. A right turn off the road begins the climb to the cairn at the top of Keeper Hill. With over 450m gained in 3km, and a mix of grassy paths, stony tracks, dark forest, and open mountain this is the toughest part of the route. The cairn (and communications mast...) is at 694m with views in all directions. From here to Killoscully is almost 9km and almost all downhill! The downhill starts on forest road into Ballyhourigan forest, and then heads off-road onto mucky and grassy trails, before levelling out when reaching the road. The final section into Killoscully follows an old-mass path that has been restored by the local community. Note that roads are not closed so rules of the road apply.
This video (courtesy of GoTri Adventure) shows runners on the Silvermines Ridge with Keeper Hill in the background.
Race sign-in is in Killoscully Community Hall, just beside Ryan's Pub. Race sign-in opens at 09:00 and closes at 10:15 sharp! Buses are organised to bring everyone to the race start, it's about a 15min drive.
Please park sensibly and obey any parking instructions.
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
