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IMRA: Top Of Coom
September 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
DESCRIPTION: Top Of Coom
COUNTY: Kerry
DATE: Sunday 17 September, 2023
TIME: 12:00
CLIMB (M): 350
DISTANCE (KM): 11.00
EVENT DIFFICULTY: 6 (2,2,2) – Moderate Terrain, 200M – 500M ascent, 6Km – 10Km
RACE MARKING:
– Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: No
LEAGUES: Whiskey In The Jar League
ENTRY DETAILS: click here for more information
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Nice fast course, Forrest trail, Bog road, and open Mountain.
GETTING THERE: Top of Coom Ireland’s Highest Pub Coolnolhill, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, V93 EW90. From Cork, N22 through Macroom and Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney), turn left at the Mills Inn, take minor road through Cúil Aodha (Coolea), and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub. From Kerry, N22 from Killarney, turn right onto the R569 road to Kilgarvan and Kenmare, about 3km before Kilgarvan turn left over Morleys Bridge and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub.
ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS: TIME: 12:00 (Adult race). 11:15 (Kids). 11.30 (Juniors). ENTRY DETAILS: Adults (16+) €7. Over 65s & juniors €5. Plus €10 one-off annual IMRA Membership fee. No cash payment accepted at race. Purchase race entry & membership online before race. Kids under 10 (accompanied) Free.
No dogs allowed at this one I’m afraid, as all part’s of the race, including the start and finish, take place on a working sheep farm.
Further Information
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