Notice: IMRA 8km Trail race on Slievenamon nr Clonmel - Sun 18th June 2023

IMRA are organising an 8km trail race up and down Slievenamon mountain near Clonmel, Co Tipperay on Sunday 18th June 2023.

This one has 580m of ascent so it's quite a challenge. It would be suitable for anyone who can comfortably complete 16kms / 10-miles on the road. 

Entry and details here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2280

Info from the organisers...

COUNTY: Tipperary
DATE: Sunday 18 June, 2023
TIME: 12:00
CLIMB (M): 580
DISTANCE (KM): 8
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
ENTRY CLOSES: 2023-06-17 18:00:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: The race starts and finishes in Kilcash village. Car parking will be available and signposted to a field in the village. The distance of the race is 5.05 miles. The minimum elevation is 448 feet and the maximum elevation is 2351 feet. The race start time is 12 noon. The route takes you on the road up through the village, then taking a left turn you continue to 0.6 of a mile where another left turn takes you up onto the trail. After going through 2 gates and passing the Holy Cross which will be on your right, you are now on the mountain trail. Follow this up to the cairn on the summit, go clockwise around the cairn, and return down the mountain following the same route to the finish in the village. A shorter junior race route is also available.

GETTING THERE: Follow the Google maps link for directions: https://goo.gl/maps/w8H6uYEnRF22

The event car park is located in Kilcash village, which is situated just off the Kilkenny/Clonmel road (N76). It will be signposted and stewarded on the way into the village. A local landowner has kindly allowed us to use his field .The car parking is free and will be stewarded on the day. We would ask all attendees to use this facility as it reduces the inconvenience placed upon the local community (such as blocked access, noise, general increase in activity) within the village itself.

ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS: Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!