THIS IS JUST YOU VS THE ELEMENTS

THIS IS JUST YOU VS THE ELEMENTS

COMPETITIOR IMPORTANT INFO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: Please note the following before you decide to enter the 22KM Expert or 13KM Intermediate Events: These are events for experienced mountain runners only, ie those who take part in mountain runs on a regular basis. The area where the race takes place is remote, the terrain is difficult - wet, boggy, slippy and very steep in places - and the weather patterns are very changeable. It is not suitable for those who, while fit, are used to running on roads and tracks only we offer the 12km Introductory Event as an introduction to mountain running. Due to the length of the course and the shorter daylight hours this event cannot be walked, it must be done at a jogging/ running pace. If you are not sure that this event is suitable for you then it probably is not. There is a strict cut off time of 4 hours (1pm) at the bottom of the final ascent. If you miss this cut off you must follow the short route home. Entry requirements for the 12KM Introductory Mountain Run: While you do not need to have mountain running experience you do need to have a moderate level of fitness to allow you to cover the distance running. You will be running off-road on bog and uneven terrain and the weather could be challenging so you should take this into account before entering the race. CONTENTS: CLICK AND GO EVENT SCHEDULE IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES SECTION 1 COURSE MAP COURSE INFO 22KM 13KM 12KM SECTION 2 COURSE MAP COURSE INFO 22KM 13KM 12KM SECTION 3 REGISTRATION INFO FINISH LINE FACILITIES AND PRIZE GIVING SECTION 4 MANDOTORY KIT - EMERGENCEY NUMBERS MEDICAL INFORMATION SECTION 5 START TIMES - ROUTE MARKING DIBBING PROCESS - WEATHER CONSIDERATION WATER STATIONS SECTION 6 EVENT RULES - RACE RULES ACCOMMODATION Saying that, it is the perfect race to help you transition from road running to mountain running.

EVENT SCHEDULE IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES FOR YOUR RACE DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION Fri 9th Mar 2018 3pm Online Registration *Registration is possible on the day Sat 10th Mar 2018 Reg Times Killary Adventure Centre 7am 8:30am 7:30am 8:45am 8am 9am Start Times 9am 9:15am 9:30am 22km Expert 13km Intermediate 12km introductory 22km Expert 13km Intermediate 12km introductory Killary Adventure Centre 1pm Cut-off Expert 16.5km Cutoff Point TBC Course Closed TBC Prize Giving Killary Adventure Centre THIS IS JUST YOU VS THE ELEMENTS

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 087 9892651 OR 087 9891613 FOR RACE DAY ONLY N59 KILLARY FJORD N59 WESTERN WAY LEENANE WESTERN WAY START/FINISH STEEP ASCENT R336 N59 50M 550 150M 556 STEEP DESCENT 250M 350M 578 578 450M 550M 324 STEEP ASCENT 618 SPECTATOR POINT WATER STATION FIRST AID INTRODUCTORY 12KM INTERMEDIATE 12KM EXPERT 22KM 0 0.5 1 2 3 4 START/FINISH KILOMETERS << BACK TO CONTENTS 22KM ROUTE INFO 13KM/12KM ROUTE INFO >>

THE BREAKDOWN OF DISCIPLINE DISTANCES 22KM EXPERT STAGE 1: The route starts just down the road from Killary Adventure Centre on a small boreen going up the Glen Valley. After 500 meters it turns right following the Western Way walking trail. Follow this trail until it reaches the bottom of the first hill. This is particularly boggy part of the course so care needs to be taken. You will stay close to a marked fence as you ascend for the first time. STAGE 2: This first hill is 324 metres and you must keep the fence within 10m of you as you climb up the hill. Once you reach the top there is a slow, gentle descent along the soft ground at the top. You will continue along to a left turn at the end of the valley a distance of approximately 2 km from the top of the hill. STAGE 3: The route descends for the first part before climbing from approximately 800 feet up to 1800 feet. This is a steep climb on grassy hills which can be slippy when wet. Next you will continue along to spot height 556 metres. This section of the run is quite boggy and visibility up here can change quite quickly. Performing a U-turn you will go out along the edge of the valley before going downhill into Leenane. This is a good descent if you are happy on bog and slippy ground, if not take your time! STAGE 4: Reaching the back of Leenane you will come out into a private road and then follow this down to the main road. You will encounter a dangerous corner so be aware of traffic. This road section will be about 600m before joining the rough Western Way track. Continue along this until you reach the arrow pointing you up your last hill. STAGE 5: CUT OFF POINT: You must reach this point before 1pm to be allowed to asend the mountain. Those that don t must follow a short route home. The last hill will be marked again with flags which you must stay within 10m of as this is the safest route. You continue to the summit cairn. For your descent is quite tricky underfoot so please be aware of conditions and your skill level in descending. You are aiming for the Western Way again and the path from earlier returning you to Killary Adventure Centre and the finish line. 22km and 4500ft of ascent done and dusted. **Please make sure you are aware of the Mandatory Kit List which is extremely important for all distances of the Mountain Run. << BACK TO COURSE MAP BACK TO CONTENTS >>

THE BREAKDOWN OF DISCIPLINE DISTANCES 13KM & 12KM COURSE: THE 13KM INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN RUN STAGE 1: The route starts just down the road from Killary Adventure Centre on a small boreen going up the Glen Valley. After 500 meters it turns right following the Western Way walking trail. Follow this trail until it reaches the bottom of the first hill. This is particularly boggy part of the course so care needs to be taken. You will stay close to a marked fence as you ascend for the first time. STAGE 2: This first hill is 324m and you must keep the fence within 10m of you. Once you reach the top there is a nice gentle descent across the soft ground at the top. You will continue along to a left turn at the end of valley approximately 2 km from the top of the hill. STAGE 3: The route descends for the first part before climbing from approximately 800 feet up to 1800 feet. This is a steep climb on grassy hills which can be slippy when wet. At the end of the climb you will continue to follow fencing out and around the top end of the horseshoe. Be aware that it is quite boggy here in sections but you need to maintain sight of the fence. THE 12KM INTRODUCTORY MOUNTAIN RUN The course follows the same route as Stage 1 of the 13km Intermediate Mountain Run. STAGE 2: This first hill is 324m and you must keep the fence to your left and within 10m. Once you reach the top there is a nice gentle descent across the soft ground at the top. Here is where you leave the other runners behind as you go down the hill. This ground is usually quite soft with slippery conditions underfoot. As you get closer to the bottom you will start to follow a river. You are now on the homeward stretch having reached the forest road. You continue along to the river crossing where, depending on the amount of water, you might have to use the bridge. Once past here you take a bog road to meet the tarmaced road before running a further 500m on main road to finish in Killary Adventure Centre. STAGE 4: Climbing to the last spot height at 550 feet, it is all downhill from there. The descent is along the fence line and with the 22km race rejoining your route there will be people coming past. Take care on descent as it is grass and bog. You will rejoin the Western Way back to Killary Adventure Centre. << BACK TO COURSE MAP BACK TO CONTENTS >>

SECTION 3 REGISTRATION INFO FINISH LINE FACILITIES AND PRIZE GIVING REGISTRATION You cannot do the race without registering. Please know your race number before coming to registration. Race numbers will be available on the Killary Gaelforce website ONLY from 18:00 on Friday 3rd March. Registration takes place at Killary Adventure Centre which is also the location of the start and finish lines. (The start line is located 3 mins walk from Killary Adventure Centre. Directions will be given) REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES FINISH LINE FACILITIES There will be hot food, tea and coffee at the finishline. Toilets and changing areas are available at Killary Adventure Centre. Please note: that there are a limited number of showers available. PRIZE GIVING We hope to see you afterwards at the prize giving. Time TBC. If you are a prize winner, and cannot make it to the prize giving, we ask that you arrange for someone to pick your prize up for you. REGISTRATION PACK Your registration pack will include the following: - RACE NUMBER + SAFETY PINS - TIMING DIBBER (lost dibbers will incur a cost of 30euro each) - EVENT T-SHIRT HAVE A GREAT RACE! Killary GAELFORCE, Leenane, Co. Galway. E: info@gaelforceevents.com T: 095 42006 www.gaelforceevents.com << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

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SECTION 4 MANDATORY KIT, EMERGENCY NUMBERS, MEDICAL INFO MANDATORY KIT We will be checking EVERYONE S mandatory kit pack at registration regardless of their level of experience. Carrying this mandatory kit is for your own safety. Failure to carry ALL of this kit with you for the entire race will result in disqualification. This applies to all 3 events. The course route is entirely off road so it may take a while for medical aid to reach you. Therefore it is essential that the following kit is brought with you from the start: - MOBILE PHONE THAT HAS THE BELOW EMERGENCY NUMBERS PRE-SAVED INTO IT PLUS ENOUGH BATTERY TO LAST YOUR ESTIMATED RACE TIME. PLEASE NOTE: THAT THE METEOR NETWORK AND TESCO MOBILES DO NOT WORK IN THIS AREA EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Mona: 087 9891613 (Race Director) Alt no: 087 6679231 VERY IMPORTANT: - TRAIL RUNNING SHOES These must be shoes with an aggressive thread. Anyone wearing road runners will not be allowed to start the race. - HOODED WATERPROOF JACKET Must be carried with you regardless of the weather. The weather in the mountains is very changeable Light micro fleece or heavy thermal layer - HEADWEAR OF SOME DESCRIPTION, EG. WOOLY HAT OR BUFF - WHISTLE TO ATTRACT ATTENTION IN AN EMERGENCY - SPACE BLANKET - BOTTLE THAT CAN CARRY MINIMUM 200ML OF WATER - FOOD, PARTICULARLY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH FUEL IN AN EMERGENCY PLEASE NOTE: no matter how serious an accident you witness or are part of please do not ring 999. Please ring the numbers given above. This is due to our remote location. Help will come much quicker if you ring the emergency numbers above. We have mountain rescue and ambulances on stand by at this location. If for some reason you cannot reach anyone on the emergecny numbers then please call 999. ALTHOUGH THE FOLLOWING IS NOT MANDATORY KIT, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING: - GLOVES - EXTRA THERMAL LAYER - WATERPROOF LEGGINGS - COMPASS MEDICAL INFORMATION If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of please drop us an email on the address below, in advance of the events. info@gaelforceevents.com << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

SECTION 5 START TIMES, ROUTE MARKING, DIBBING, WEATHER WATER STATIONS RACE DAY 10th MARCH 2018 START TIMES: 22KM EXPERT EVENT 13KM INTERMEDIATE EVENT 12KM INTRODUCTORY EVENT SAFETY BRIEFING: At the start line 15 mins before the start of the event. THE EVENT ROUTE MARKINGS The route is well marked by flags and fence line. DO NOT LEAVE THE MARKED ROUTE and make sure you know the summits relevant to your race 12KM INTRODUCTORY ROUTE RED FLAGS Subject to change CAC Summit (on map) 13KM INTERMEDIATE ROUTE YELLOW FLAGS Subject to change CAC, Bernard and K2 summit (on map) 09:00 AM 09:15 AM 09:30 AM CUT OFF TIMES 22KM EXPERT EVENT In the interests of safety there is a cut off time for the Expert Race. We require participants to be at the 16.5km point by 13.00hrs (this gives you 4 hours. Anyone after this time will be diverted to a shorter (3km) low level route home. DIBBING Please note it is your responsibility to dib at the dibber locations relevant to your race route as marked on the race map FAILURE TO DIB AT ALL DIBBING POINTS RELEVANT TO YOUR RACE WILL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT. WEATHER Please note that in relation to adverse weather conditions we have an alternative low level course available should dangerous conditions force us to revise our primary route. This will only be used in extreme circumstances, but if it is, unfortunately we cannot provide a refund, nor can we transfer entries to the following year. 22KM EXPERT ROUTE BLUE FLAGS Subject to change CAC, Bernard, Leenane and K2 Summit (on map) WATER STATIONS Due to the nature of the terrain there will be only 1 water station on the 22km route and this will be approx. two-thirds of the way in, where the route drops down to sea level. Please ensure you carry enough water to last until here. There will be no water stations on the 12km routes. << BACK TO CONTENTS NEXT PAGE >>

SECTION 6 EVENT RULES, RACE RULES AND ACCOMMODATION EVENT RULES For reasons of fairness, safety and responsibility people are expected to abide by the following simple rules. Rules and/or the course may need to be modified in order to deal with unforeseen circumstances at the discretion of the race organisers. RACE RULES On entering, competitors agree to a declaration to wa ive liability, confirm acceptance of the rules & agree to the release of personal images to the media and for event promotion purposes. International competitors must have the appropriate travel documents, visas & comprehensive medical insurance in place for this event. It is the responsibility of all competitors to organise their own personal insurance. We strongly recommend that you do so. This is an unsupported race. This means that you are not allowed to be handed any food, drink or other equipment from spectators or helpers along the way. Neither are you allowed to receive technical support such as bike repairs anywhere on the course. Do not trespass or cut corners follow the event instructions. Respect the environment & local inhabitants. Assist any persons who are in difficulty (e.g. injury) as appropriate. MP3, Ipods etc are not allowed. The Race Director s decision is final NEED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EVENT? Allow yourself to relax before and after the race with 2 nights B&B and 1 dinner (Saturday) at Killary. 70.00PPS in a dorm room Packages also available: 2 Night B & B dorm room 50PPS Saturday - 1 Night B & B dorm room / 1 dinner (saturday night) 45.00PPS Friday - 1 Night B & B dorm room 25.00PPS To book any of the above contact the Killary Adventure bookings office on 095 43411 or email adventure@killary.com. PLEASE NOTE: that there will not be many accommodation providers open in the area at this time of the year. Check points must be visited in the prescribed order/way. Do not litter. We are very lucky to have access to this stunning route. It is essential that no littering happens anywhere on the course including at transition areas. Anyone seen to be littering will be disqualified immediately, with no exceptions. THE RACE DIRECTOR S DECISION IS FINAL. << BACK TO CONTENTS

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