Description:
Two laps over the bens of Howth starting from Howth GAA club
County:
Dublin
Date:
Sunday 18 January, 2009
Time:
11:00 AM
Climb (m):
200
Distance (km):
8.50
Event Difficulty:
5 (1,2,2) – Easy Terrain, 200M – 500M ascent, 6Km – 10Km
Race Marking:
– Route fully marked
Course Record:
Men: 30:19 (Paul Nolan), Women: 34:46 (Beth McCluskey). These are for the current version, Howth has undergone several forced and non-forced alterations since it’s inception
Leagues:
Winter League
Getting There:
GAA Club, Dungriffin Rd., Howth, Co. Dublin G.R. O 284396
Organisers Instructions:
Race starts at GAA pitch in Howth. Please car pool as usual to lessen our footprint. Where possible arrange to collect runners from Howth Dart station to make it easier.
Prizegiving Location:
Howth GAA
Notes:
Two laps of an undulating loop with several short sharp climbs around the trails near the Ben of Howth. The trail quality is generally good and would equate in difficulty to a tough cross country course.