Scrabo Hill Race
Info: New entries for this event closed on Tuesday 13th August 2024 at 22:00.
Seniors Under 20's / 65+ |
NIMRA Championship – Short distance race
Registration: 17:45 – 18:45 BHAC Gazebo located in upper car park
Race start: 19:00 - field adjacent to lower car park (Killynether Wood)
Distance: 7.2km / 4.5miles
Ascent: 365m / 1200ft
Race Director: Andrew Wallace
Parking: Scrabo Country Park, Upper car park (below Scrabo Golf Club). Overflow available at lower car park.
Route Description:
Race will start in field adjacent to lower car park and follow forest trails / singletrack around a figure of eight course for a total of 2 laps. Course consists of short steep ascents, narrow paths, steps and plenty of tree roots/rocks. Course will be fully way-marked with sawdust & tape. There will be a ‘dibber’ point at start & finish.
Equipment: there will be no mandatory kit for this race but a rain jacket is recommended in the event of bad weather.
Marshalls: Marshalls will be located at major junctions and at crossing points. Runners must comply with instructions from marshalls.
Retirements: All retiring runners should report to the nearest marshall’s post (if possible), return by the safest, direct route and must report to the race organisers at the finish.
Categories:
Male Senior, MU18, MV40, MV45, MV50, MV55, MV60, MV65, MV70, MV75, MV80
Female Senior, FU18, FV40, FV45, FV50, FV55, FV60, FV65, FV70, FV75
- Participants must refrain from handshakes, hugs and high fives. Cover their coughs and sneezes. No spitting.
- Try not to touch any surfaces at the event.
- All participants should leave as soon as they finish.
- While running participants should always maintain a safe distance from others and should allow a safe distance while overtaking.
- NO headphones or ear pieces of any description are allowed for safety reasons.
- Reasonable fitness levels needed – this is not an easy ‘trail’ race.
- Do not take part if you have any Covid symptoms as per Government advice.
- Please bring own pins.
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No running poles allowed as per NIMRA guidelines.
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