IMRA: Glanageenty Trail 10km

DESCRIPTION: Glanageenty race

COUNTY:Kerry

DATE:Saturday 11 February, 2023

TIME:11:30

CLIMB (M):318DISTANCE (KM):9.10

EVENT DIFFICULTY:6 (2,2,2) – Moderate Terrain, 200M – 500M ascent, 6Km – 10Km

RACE MARKING: – Only major junctions marked GPS ALLOWED: Yes LEAGUES: ENTRY OPENS:2023-01-04 00:00:00ENTRY CLOSES:2023-02-04 23:59:00ENTRY LIMIT:150ENTRY COST:€25ENTRIES SOLD:21VOUCHERS ALLOWED: No. Online entry only for this race. ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

See loop segment here.

GETTING THERE:

Registration will take place at the Glanageenty walkways trailhead/barrier at Q 946-1416. Marshalls will be on hand to help with parking. There will be parking provided for competitors in a local field, about 1 mile from the race start. Please ensure you leave adequate time to get from your car to the start line for registration.

ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS:GLANAGEENTY 10km Race, 2023 10k race day information: Registration: 1. Registration takes place at the Glanageenty Walkways Trailhead – Location/Address: – 7F94+P4 Glanagenty, County Kerry. 2. Registration for the 10km trail race opens at 10am and will close at 11am. 3. You will receive your bib number, and t-shirt at registration. 4. There are toilet facilities available at Race Registration. Race Start Time: 1. The 10km trail race starts at 11:30am sharp. Car Parking: VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. 1. Car-parking will be available for the 10km trail race participants approximately 2km from the race registration/trail-head area. Please allow yourselves enough time to get from the car-park to the trail-head 2. There will be parking Marshalls directing you where to go. Please follow their instructions. Mandatory Kit: 1. Light running rain-jacket. This MUST be carried on the person at all times during the race. Anyone without a rain jacket will be disqualified from the race. 2. Appropriate Trail footwear/runners. 3. Fully charged mobile phone with the phone numbers of the Race Director, Assistant Race Director, and First Aid Officer inputted into your contacts. Race Director: Loretto O’Sullivan – 087 7730484 Assistant RD: Niamh Abeyta – 086 3144157 First Aid Officer: David Toomey – 086 7987239 4. This is a leave no trace event. You need to bring your own refillable water bottle/hydration pack which you can refill as needed at our aid stations. Drop Bags: 1. You can leave a drop bag with our Marshall at the Bag Drop area at the race start area. It will be there for you when you finish your race. 2. Please label your drop bag clearly with your name, phone number, and race distance. First Aid: 1. We will have three First Aid Officers on the course, and start/finish area at all times. 2. We will have a fully equipped First Aid Kit and Defibrillator at the start/finish area. Race Route: 1. The route will be clearly marked. 2. There will be Marshalls at the road crossings. However, please adhere to the rules of the road at these points. 3. It is your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and to follow the directions of the marked route. 4. This is a trail/mountain 10km. You need to be aware of the ground conditions and your footing at all times. 5. Finally enjoy the race!! Aid Stations: 1. There will be two aid stations available with water available that you can use to refill your bottles/hydration packs yourselves. Jellies etc will also be available. One aid station will be located at the trail-head, and the other aid station will be located at the mid-point of the loop. Food/Refreshments: 1. There will be soup/sandwiches and refreshments in the Half-Way Bar (7C3C+WF Ballydwyer, County Kerry). This will be served in the marquee at the back of the pub. Additional Information: 1. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Glanageenty Walkways Committee for ongoing trail improvements and maintenance. 2. Please take note of the co-ordinates provided above. You can use them to find the locations in google maps.