Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

Description:

Belmont and Little Sugar Loaf

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Wednesday 24th April, 2024

Time:

19:30

Climb (m):

360

Distance (km):

8.60

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,3,1) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, <6Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Leinster 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.

Route Description:

the race starts beside the main car park and goes east along a gravel road for about 300m then turning left through a gate onto a single track that continues north just inside the Demesne boundary. Follow this single track through the forest for a bit more than 1k until you pass through another gate that leads out into a field. Follow the track around the perimeter of the field, passing straight through another gate before joining the Little Sugarloaf Trail. This is where the proper climbing starts. Turn right and follow the trail uphill to the south side of the Little Sugarloaf. (JUNIOR MARSHAL turnaround is halfway up this hill). Before the trail starts to go downhill turn right and continue north to the top of the hill. This is where the path gets narrow and technical. Continue over the top of the Little Sugarloaf and down on the north side. After descending the single track you will turn right onto a gravel track that contours back around the east side of the hill. After about 500m on this track turn right onto a steep uphill track that zig-zags up to join another track, which then continues south before re-joining the Little Sugarloaf Trail that you came up. Turn left and downhill, through two gates and across the field. Retracing the route back around the perimeter of the field and back into the forest the way you went out. Junior Race (5km, 120m climb) The junior route follows the main route for 2.5km, as described in the main route and where a marshal will be located. From this turnaround point continue back along the main route to the finish line at the Walled Garden. A full description is given below. The race starts beside the main car park and goes east along a gravel road for about 300m then turning left through a gate onto a single track that continues north just inside the Demesne boundary. Follow this single track through the forest for a bit more than 1k until you pass through another gate that leads out into a field . Follow the track around the perimeter of the field, passing straight through another gate before joining the Little Sugarloaf Trail. This is where the proper climbing starts. Turn right and follow the trail uphill half way up the hill to the Junior turnaround MARSHAL. From here re-trace the route back around the perimeter of the field and back into the forest the way you went out. There will be alternative route if the weather is anything like last year- avoiding the ridge of the Little Sugarloaf

Getting There:

Please Note that there is a €3 parking charge by Belmont Demesne for the use if their car park, pay on exit.-bring cash is much quicker. From the N11 the exit at Killarney Road Interchange (Junction 7) and follow the signs towards Greystones. Travel east along the R768 Southern Cross Road. At the eastern end of the Southern Cross Road take the second exit travelling south on the R761 towards Greystones. After about 1.5k, just before the top of hill turn, right on Windgates, Templecarrig Lower Road. After 500m turn right into Belmont Demesne. There is a 1km drive through a woods leading to the car park. http://belmontdemesne.ie/. Pay 3e to exit barrier at the end of the race use cash please

Organisers Instructions:

rain jacket are mandatory -no head phones allowed. Online registration. Please note you must be a member for 2024.Please arrive early - registration will close at 7.15pm. Please sign-in first, then collect your number, then proceed to the laptop desk to get your chip registered and scanned. If you have a chip from previous years, please bring it with you for reprogramming If you do not have a chip, one will be provided to you free of charge Your chip and number will be yours for the entire 2024 race year. Please retain both for the year, they are your responsibility. It is mandatory to carry or wear a showerproof jacket at all IMRA races. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the race. Please make your number clearly visible on the front of your chest. Do not wear it on your shorts, as it cannot be seen easily by the spotters. If you must use a race belt for your number, please ensure that it is facing frontwards when crossing the line. Fix your timing chip on your shoe laces. Anywhere else and it will not register on the timing mat. Cable ties will be provided at the chip-desk. If you cannot finish the race for any reason, please let a volunteer know. Otherwise we could be out on the mountain for a while looking for you. The RD can be contacted using the emergency phone number on the rear of your race number.. Early start 7:10 p.m

Prizegiving Location:

The Barn at Belmont-some platters of food - and they are opening the bar for us!! Car parking is 3e and bring change if possible as the barrier can be slow with card machine- Car pool or cycle -

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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		Angela Flynn	No
Deputy Race Director		Alan Kennedy	No
First Aid Officer		Michelle Hayes	No
Race Marker		John Bell	No
Laptop Operator		Jeff Swords	No
Shadow laptop operator		Paul Flynn	No
Helper		Sean Forsyth	No
Helper		James Heggie	No
Helper		Dee Bohan	No
Helper		Stephen KENNEDY	No
Helper		Alicia Christofi-Walshe	No
Helper		Gondayi Mpando	No
Helper		Sarah Flanagan	No
Helper		Kate Flynn	No
Helper		Fortune Dube	No
Helper		Eva Fairmaner	No
Helper		Siavash Sheikhi Valashani	No
Helper		Becky Quinn	No
Helper		Caroline Reid	No
Helper		Peter Bell	No
Helper		Rob Tobin	No
Helper		Ciara Hutchinson	No
Helper		Richard Kieran	No
Helper		Gebreyohannes Gebrewahid	No

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

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Helper		Alice Clancy	Yes

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