Coast2Coast Bray Head

Description:

The Irish Coast to Coast race - Bray Head Wicklow to Bray Head Valentia Island

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Saturday 22nd June, 2024

Time:

00:00

Climb (m):

13100

Distance (km):

600.00

Event Difficulty:

10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km

Race Marking:

- Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

Mandatory Kit:

Level C - Advanced

• Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams
• Hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
• Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
• Waterproof full leg cover
• Means to carry a minimum of 500 mL water
• Emergency food
• Map of route/area
• Compass

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 Opens:

Saturday 20th January 2024, 00:00

Entry Closes:

Saturday 1st June 2024, 23:59

Entry cost:

€60

Entry limit:

50

Entries sold:

20

Route Description:

Bray Head Wicklow to Bray Head Valentia Island, Sat 22nd to Sun 28th 2024

Bray Head Wicklow to Bray Head Valentia Island

Follow: Wicklow way 132km Then Follow… The South Leinster Way 85km Then Follow… The East Munster Way 61km Then Follow… The Blackwater (Avondhu) Way 86km Then continue… The Blackwater (Duhallow) Way 52km Then walk to Killarney to meet.. The Kerry Way (to Portmagee) 89km And over to Valentina Island and FINISH

Getting There:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2298360?units=km

Organisers Instructions:

This is a self sufficient race. All entrants must have available crew at all times. The clock will start at midnight 11:59pm on Friday 22nd (Start of Saturday) and clock will stop at midnight on Sat night 28th allowing 8 full days to complete the course. All travel must be completed on foot only and trackers must be attached at all times. Runners and their crews are fully responsible for themselves at all times. Hi viz Full vest and lights (front torch and red led to rear must be worn in all hours of darkness *********************************************************** RELAY TEAMS: A team can have as many or as little members as you wish but all must be signed up BEFORE event and all must be 2024 IMRA MEMBERS. You hand the tracker over on meeting the next team member whether it’s after 20km or 100km. This is a really nice way of getting the challenge done. For instance if you have a team of 10 from a triathlon club etc, then each runners could do for instance 30km on the Saturday ( say Wicklow way) and the same runner would do 30km of Blackwater way on the Thursday.

Prizegiving Location:

Prizes will be given to: Men Solo 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ladies Solo 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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

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