Coast2Coast Bray Head
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| JUDITH ROBINSON | Dec 17 2023, 4:52pm | Will this be a multistage event with accommodation each night? |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 18 2023, 6:47pm | No The clock starts in Wicklow and Stops in Kerry All participants need to have a crew. What you do with you time is up to you in terms of sleep, booking accommodation etc. The race cost to enter will be low just to cover the essentials. All support must come from your own crew. |
| Wayne McGuigan | Dec 18 2023, 8:10pm | I am 100% in! So what way does the route work out, is it made up with checkpoints to hit along the way, flexible or does everyone stick to the same route the full way. |
| Patricia Hannon | Dec 18 2023, 8:27pm | Would it be ok to take a day out during the week but still finish it by the last day? |
| Dara O'Brien | Dec 18 2023, 8:33pm | Is there a qualification standard for this? |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 19 2023, 5:16am | No qualification standard. Just remember your crew are minding you. Re : taking a day out, not sure that can be done to be honest. There will be “checkpoints” to pass through which will mainly be for instance; Clonegal (end of Wicklow way) then Dunlavin (start of South Leinster Way). You will have to navigate between those points yourself. All participants are generally going to be on the same route, which is following the Ways. And you can choose what line you wish between them but obviously all under your own steam. There will also be a relay option; As this is a novelty event (prob once every 4 years) you can have a team of any number. Just pass the tracker over to the next member to continue whether that is after 40k or 200k up to ye. Let’s not over complicate this. Self sufficient (with crew) start with bell at start, finish as soon as you can on other side of country) |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 19 2023, 5:17am | Please find a previous runners experience of the event a few years ago : https://www.imra.ie/reading/view/id/6 |
| Louis Mullee | Dec 19 2023, 10:26am | These folks https://toughsoles.ie/ have walked all the "ways" in ireland and have some really good maps and descriptions, worth a look for any potential participants! |
| Andy owens | Dec 19 2023, 1:15pm | You have a mis print there Robbie,it's Kildavin the start of South Leinster Way not Dunlavin. |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 19 2023, 2:19pm | That was the entry test , you’re in ;) |
| Paul O Brien | Dec 19 2023, 6:28pm | This is the route as I understand it. Sugar loaf way from Bray. Join Wicklow way. South Leinster Way. East Munster Way. Blackwater Way. Kerry Way to Cahersiveen. Ferry to Valentia Island. Finish at Bray head. |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 20 2023, 3:53pm | No ferry Bridge will do |
| Robbie Williams | Dec 20 2023, 3:55pm | There is a book with pretty much the route on it. The Irish Coast to Coast Walk by Cicerone |
| Dara O'Brien | Dec 22 2023, 9:35pm | I see that my home town of Graiguenamanagh is on the list of stops for the south Leinster way (Kildavin, Borris, Graiguenamanagh) Just thought it would be good to let you know that we now have a riverside sauna called the hot box, right on the bridge crossing, runners can book in for a session at a time that suits and then use the pontoon to do a plunge into the Barrow river. I also know a local sports masseur who would be happy to look after runners if needed. Finally, if anyone wants to do a recce on the south Leinster way, give me a shout Dara |
| Jason Williamson | Dec 27 2023, 11:00am | What an event! An incredible opportunity to make so many memories. :-) |
| Robbie Williams | Jan 20 2024, 1:31pm | This SOLO race is now open for entry €60 50 max competitors |
| Dara O'Brien | Jan 20 2024, 3:22pm | This should be fairly epic! Thanks a million for organising it and giving us a crack at a great adventure! |
