Slieve Bloom Way Ultra
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| ivan field | Jan 2 2024, 2:24pm | will there be a marathon route option for this year or only the half and ultra-marathon options? |
| Eoin McDonnell | Jan 2 2024, 8:51pm | Hi. Can I ask what the cut off time is on this? Thanks! |
| Michael McCormack80 | Jan 3 2024, 6:25pm | Hi, also wondering about the marathon route option for 2024 as really enjoyed it last year, thanks |
| Niamh Kelly | Jan 3 2024, 10:14pm | Eoin the cut-off time will likely be the same as 2023 = Cut-off point in Glenkeen is 5:30 pm I will check if the Marathon is going ahead Thanks Niamh |
| Eoin McDonnell | Jan 4 2024, 10:45am | Thanks! |
| Iwona Kelleher | Jan 5 2024, 6:49pm | Any chance for early start for the ultra? |
| Denise Barrett | Jan 9 2024, 6:21pm | Hello just wondering when and how to enter this event many thanks denise |
| Fiachra Collins | Feb 4 2024, 10:59am | Hello, I'm also wondering the same thing please - when will the entry open for the ultra? Thanks, Fiachra |
| Denise Barrett | Feb 27 2024, 6:13pm | Hi anyone recommend anywhere local to stay the night before? I’m hoping to do this and planning logistics. D |
| Eoin Phelan | Mar 24 2024, 10:31am | Hi will there be an early start for the ultra?also is there just the one cut off point at Glenkeen at 5:30PM? does anyone have a gpx file of the route from th start line. i would like to do some recce. thanks, Eoin |
| Kevin Broughton | Mar 24 2024, 1:11pm | Eoin you can get the GPX file here https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/2189666 Assuming no changes from last years route of course Yes only the one late cut-off, again assuming no change from last year |
| Eoin Phelan | Mar 24 2024, 2:21pm | Thanks Kevin |
| Craig Zambra | Mar 29 2024, 1:14pm | Hi, Is there any entry criteria required for this race, like last year? Thanks. |
| Liam Vines | Mar 29 2024, 2:44pm | Hi Craig There is no need to send the pre entry email this year. We would ask that people have a good read of the race page in regard to route description and kit requirements. Everyone has to be sure they know what they are signing up for. Liam |
| ivan field | Mar 29 2024, 3:05pm | Is there any update as far as having the Marathon option again this year? |
| Liam Vines | Mar 29 2024, 3:28pm | Hi Ivan No update. But lots discussion and work going on to try get the right option for the overall Event. |
| Bernard Healy | Apr 9 2024, 10:21am | Hi just wondering would Hoka Speedgoats be OK here for the ultra or would i need to invest in some Inov8 mudclaws |
| Sean Forsyth | Apr 9 2024, 11:53am | Hi Bernard, I wore a pair of Saucony exodus last year and they were absolutely fine. There wasn't a massive amount of mud on course and the few bits there were didn't need deep lugs. I'd say the hokas would be fine |
| Bernard Healy | Apr 9 2024, 6:28pm | Thanks Sean, il pick up the Sauconys online. They're on sale on sportsshoes.com if anyone is looking for a pair. Just aim off for 2 weeks for delivery. |
| Owen Harney | Apr 9 2024, 7:03pm | Hi Bernard, I ran 52km of the Slieve Bloom Way last summer (not as part of the event) in Hoka Torrents and they were perfect for it, so I doubt you'd have any bother in the Speedgoats. |
| Matthew Tye | May 3 2024, 4:04pm | Can any IMRA member enter this event? |
| Brian Eastwood | May 4 2024, 9:57pm | Entries are usually open a few weeks in advance once IMRA have obtained the race permits. As far as I know the only criteria you need is the be a senior member and have enough fitness or stubbornness to give it a reasonable g. |
| Brian Eastwood | May 4 2024, 9:57pm | Entries are usually open a few weeks in advance once IMRA have obtained the race permits. As far as I know the only criteria you need is the be a senior member and have enough fitness or stubbornness to give it a reasonable go. |
| Andrew Coghlan | May 7 2024, 1:34pm | Can anybody recommend camping nearby? |
| Martin Cullen | May 10 2024, 10:28pm | Hi. Have just been checking and this race seems to have gone of the calender. Any updates on why? |
| Andy Keeling | May 10 2024, 10:46pm | It's been cancelled. Permits could not be issued due to nesting endangered hen harriers very near to the trail (see forum post entitled "Birds of a feather").Tucker trail will now take its place in the Ultra champs. |
| Martin Cullen | May 11 2024, 7:35am | That's a pity. But the right call. Thanks |
