Knockmealdown Mountain Ultra
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Kilfeather | Mar 6 2025, 9:57am | Hi All, just wondering when entries open of this event ? |
| Graeme Romer | Mar 21 2025, 8:22am | Morning, I was wondering if 7am is the confirmed start time for this event? many thanks, Graeme |
| Robbie Williams | Mar 22 2025, 7:40pm | Yes indeed 7am |
| Iwona Kelleher | Mar 23 2025, 9:57am | Could you post please cut off times? Thanks |
| Graeme Romer | Mar 24 2025, 5:08pm | does anyone know of any local camping sites etc, many thanks, Graeme |
| Robbie Williams | Mar 24 2025, 9:39pm | Graeme will have place by abbey to camp , access to toilets etc |
| Stephen Collins | Apr 1 2025, 6:00pm | Hi. Does anyone have a GPS file that can be downloaded to a Garmin watch for this route? |
| Graeme Romer | Apr 2 2025, 8:56am | Thanks Robbie, will await the details on that, much appreciated, Graeme |
| Michael McSweeney | Apr 2 2025, 7:59pm | Stephen, If you open the Plotaroute Map on the event page, there is an option to download a GPX file in the drop down menu. |
| Peter Doyle | Apr 4 2025, 10:55pm | Hi - I'm contemplating this race as its an ultra I've not done before. However, information on it seems quite scant given that this appears to be just its 2nd year. As an unmarked route how familiar do you have to be with the route? I've never run in the area before so is this a severe disadvantage or is route to run fairly clear? Obviously I can download the gpx file and use that but don't like the idea of having to 100% rely on that. See there is a info in the Organisers Instructions section of the 2024 race regarding cut offs and aid stations but based on the results seems that the 10hr cutoff for finishing was waived last year as many finished after that time - is that likely to be the case this year as well? And finally, what is available at the aid stations? Do runners need to be fully self sufficient in terms of carrying all food & drink or will there be food/ drink or drop bag options available at aid stations? Sorry for all the questions! Perhaps the need for the questions is a good hint that the event is not for me :-) |
| Robbie Williams | Apr 5 2025, 10:32pm | Details updated now on page |
| Andy owens | Apr 6 2025, 5:21pm | Hi all, you must remember that this ultra is 11klm longer than when Derek walked this route. So the finishing time should be a bit more generous. |
| justin foley | Apr 6 2025, 5:51pm | peter doyle same as you. so if we both sign up we will get through it |
| Robbie Williams | Apr 6 2025, 5:58pm | Yes but he walked the route and this is a run |
| Robbie Williams | Apr 6 2025, 5:59pm | Imra volunteers will always endeavour to help you to keep going but please also make sure you sign up to reciprocate their generosity also |
| Raymond Cummins | Apr 6 2025, 6:04pm | Hi Robbie, thanks for the update. Are there drop bags for this race please? Thanks, Ray |
| Graeme Romer | Apr 11 2025, 9:42am | morning, is there any update on the camping situation, location, cost and facilities? many thanks, |
| Robbie Williams | Apr 11 2025, 5:58pm | Hi Lads Ray: drop bags at top of vee (15km approx) and Kilballyboy woods ( 32km I think but in details page and map. Camping : No bother , grass mown neatly, toilets close by, access to water , access night before to kitchen area , make tea etc etc I’ll bring the big gazebos too incase weather gets mank. Cost €0, just be appreciative to care takers etc and monks if they there for the race blessing pre race Thanks Guys |
| Robbie Williams | Apr 11 2025, 5:59pm | Camping is in Abbey grounds Google Mount Mellary |
| Richard Kilfeather | Apr 13 2025, 5:45pm | Hi Robbie thank you for all the organisation looking forward to the event is it possible to get a drop bag at 51km Road Crossing to Eastern Hills also ? |
| Imogen Boaden | Apr 17 2025, 3:23pm | Peter Doyle, I ran this ultra last year for the first time without a watch and managed to get round using my rough map and following those who looked like they knew what they were doing. I did get a wee bit lost but that's another story! It's a great race and I'd highly recommend it. Thanks Robbie for organising the camping. See you there. |
| Brian Mullins | May 3 2025, 9:04pm | Thanks to Robbie and all the brilliant volunteers dotted about the course today. The route is a proper test and the strong headwind for pretty much all the bits up high made sure you earned the finish and congrats to all that did make their way back to Mount Mellary. The ground was amazingly dry, much more so than last year and it led to good going if you could stoop low enough below the heather to avoid the wind! No report for this one as mine tend to be long for the short races so God knows where the word count would end up with for something like this. |
| Kristen O'Sullivan | May 3 2025, 10:21pm | Thanks to Robbie and the team of volunteers for putting on this great event. Was lovely to see so many friendly faces along the courses! |
| Robert Cunningham | May 4 2025, 11:00am | I want to say a massive thank you to all the volunteers on the course they were amazing. This is a fantastic race, a real test. The trails and all the summits are great. The weather probably helped as it was so dry. There was a GREAT section towards the end that had me questioning reality., won't stop me coming back next year. Thanks again for a great event. |
| Kevin Murdock | May 4 2025, 12:09pm | Many thanks to Robbie and amazing team of volunteers, first time running in Knockmealdown mountains and would highly recommend this ultra |
| Kevin Lenihan | May 4 2025, 4:20pm | Thanks a mill Robbie and all the volunteers yesterday..a mighty day out on the mountains. A proper test of a mountain ultra. |
| Máiréad O' Keeffe | May 5 2025, 8:29pm | Thanks a million Robbie and all the volunteers a long day out for yea all. Fantastic day in such a beautiful place, thanks to brother Denis lovely blessing. Well done to Kristen and Brian and all the runners |
| Brian Flannelly | May 5 2025, 9:00pm | Results are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email: brian <dot> flannelly <at> imra <dot> ie |
