Cratloe

Description:

Cratloe Woods

County:

Clare

Date:

Sunday 1st June, 2025

Time:

11:00

Climb (m):

235

Distance (km):

9.80

Short Course Distance (km):

4.10

Event Difficulty:

4 (1,1,2) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League, Munster 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

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:

Monday 26th May 2025, 09:00

Entry Closes:

Saturday 31st May 2025, 18:00

Entry cost:

€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entry limit:

None set

Route Description:

A modified route to the last couple of years with a new start/finish point. This consists of about 50% fire-road/single track and 50% through the woods. It is about 9.9km long and 235 metres of ascent/descent. It should prove to be a fast course with some technical sections in the wooded paths, enjoyable descents and a few steady ascents. Ref: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2912686 ..... There is a short route also. It is about 4.3km long and 85 metres of ascent/descent. This will go off at 10.30am; before the main race.

Getting There:

Parking is at the main carpark into Cratloe Woods with the start of the race at the main gate. To get there: Leave the N18 at Junction 5 (signposted for Cratloe/Sixmilebridge). After one kilometre, you will pass the Woodcross pub will be on the left. Keep straight for another 500 metres, then turn right at junction onto L3038, which has signs for Cratloe Nursing Home and Cratloe Wood. Drive up this road for 1 kilometre & carpark is on the right hand side. Parking: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cratloe+Wood+Forest+Park/@52.7077016,-8.7598832,57m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x485b428ecad986c7:0xfe651483a0db64a3!8m2!3d52.7077529!4d-8.7596403!16s%2Fg%2F11b6b2q9bv?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D https://maps.app.goo.gl/qZXifUsgX57QRJai8

Juniors:

Kids race 1k start 10.15am

Early Start:

Early start will be at 10.30am.

Organisers Instructions:

Please park in an ordering fashion to include as many cars as possible. This is a public carpark used regularly so do not want to disturb regular users for their Sunday routine too much.

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

Carpool