This year because of the local festival, the race started and finished in Chapeltown instead of Knightstown. The weather conditions were a bit of a mixed bag with everything from drizzle to sunshine but it really didn't take from the event.
It was obvious from talking to people and from the t-shirts that a good few of those who had turned out for the 2011 race had returned again this year which is always a good sign. It did however seem as if perhaps the event took a backward step this year. The race was organised by the local Triathlon club but it had a more commercial race feel about it.
Some things worked well on the day, some didn't. For example, there was a pre-race briefing which was a complete waste of time. Most people couldn't hear a word of what was said. The obvious place to issue instructions to the runners is at the start line where everyone is congregated.
The course itself was largely ok. It started near Chapeltown and then followed a nice quiet coastal road to Knightstown. There was plenty of support in the main town of the island and then began the long climb up to the quarry. It was a long climb but nothing too demanding. The scenery of the course along this stage was great and makes the route really special.
On the return journey back from the quarry, the course took a right on to an elevated road which ran for several miles along the island. This was without doubt the best part of the race. The view from here of the island, the mountains on the mainland, of the Blaskets and the Dingle Peninsula and of the Skelligs was magnificent. Without doubt, one of the main attractions of the race.
Once the course rejoined the main road near the bridge from the mainland however, the character of the race changed. There was a lot of traffic on this road and there was nothing in the way of traffic management. It was just a case of letting the runners and the cars sort it out for themselves which was a pity as the last two miles kind of spoiled what was up to then a very nice course.
Post race, for whatever reason, there was nothing in the way of post race refreshments. Water and bananas and that was it...which kind of seemed bizarre considering there was a large hall available. Instead, people were instructed to go to some pub elsewhere in the village for the prize giving......where nothing was provided either.
Conclusion....Overall, it had the feeling of being like a commercial race rather than being like a race organised by a club. Out of 5, I'd give it a 3.....i.e. fair but could do a lot better. The course was 80% ok but the last two miles were poor. They should really either change the time of the race or avoid the festival weekend. The dry fit top was of a good quality and there were plenty of water stations out along the course. Some people may not have like plastic cups but at least they prevent littering which happens with bottles. The worst aspect was probably the post race facilities....or lack of them. Sending everyone off to some local pub has a real Bally-go-backwards feel about it. Speaking to someone who did the race last year, it sounded as if was better then.
This race could be a real gem but based on the 2012 event, they have some way to go yet.
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