Ultra 44.4km: From Johnnie Fox’s Pub, Glencullen, Co Wicklow to Lough Tay and back (see map at www.imra.ie under “events”)
Registration closes 15 minutes before start.
Entry fee Eu18; original Geoffrey Healy hand-thrown pottery mug first 60 to enter before March 10.
Notes: Ultra distance race From Johnny Foxes to Lough Tay and back, mainly on the Wicklow Way. This race will only be marked for very short sections. Competitors must carry a rain jacket, food and drink; map and compass is recommended. Feeding stations at Curtlestown, Crone and Lough Tay.
Course records: Men- 03:21:20 (Eoin Keith 2003). Women – 04:03:23 (Mary Jennings 2000)
Trail 22.2km: From Lough Tay to Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen, Co Wicklow Start 12pm.
Registration closes 15 minutes before start.
Entry fee Eu18; original Geoffrey Healy hand-thrown pottery mug first 60 to enter before March 10.
Note: No organised transport from Johnnie Fox’s to race start; please car pool.
Course records: Men: 01:32:20 (Barry Minnock 2007) Women: 01:54:00 (Emma Sokell 2004).
Both races organised by members of Crusaders AC and Rathfarnham WSAF under IMRA Rules. Prizes in senior and masters categories.
All surplus funds will go to the Stride Ethiopia charity which supports local athletics in the small town of Yirgalem, Ethiopia.
Lindie Naughton 01-2837235/086-1023306.
