Arrival & Parking
All competitors MUST report to Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor, Co Down for registration, kit ckeck, and race briefing. All vehicles can be left at the registration area and we would ask that as many people as possible car pool for the event. All competitors will be transported to the appropiate start location for their event by bus. The Ultra Marathon runners will start in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
A map of the race registration location can be viewed HERE
For those who are being guided by GPS the postcode for the entrance to Kilbroney Park is BT34 3AA
Registration
Registration will take place at the start location of the event which will be at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Co. Down. Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Challenge Walk, Half Marathon, 10K and 5k participants will be issued with their timing chip and running number. There will be important welcome and safety briefings for all competitors that will cover safety, the latest weather forecast, logistical considerations and other generally important information.
Registration Times
Ultra Marathon – Friday 10 June 2011 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Saturday 11 June 2011 5.00am – 5.30am
Challenge Walk – Friday 10 June 2011 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Saturday 11 June 2011 6.30am – 7.00am
Marathon – Friday 10 June 2011 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Saturday 11 June 2011 7.00am – 10.30am
Half Marathon – Friday 10 June 2011 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Saturday 11 June 2011 10.30am – 1.00pm
5k & 10k Run / Walk – Friday 10 June 2011 7.00pm – 9.00pm or Saturday 11 June 2011 1.00pm – 2.00pm
IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF AS MANY PARTICIPANTS AS POSSIBLE WOULD REGISTER ON THE EVENING BEFORE THE EVENT
** It is VERY IMPORTANT to register on time and during the appropiate time slot as bus transport will be departing for the start location of each event once the registration for that event closes.
Please Note: Nothing is sent to you in the post before the event, everything you require to take part in the event is issued at registration.
Bus Transfer Times
Ultra Marathon – NONE
Challenge Walk – 7.15am
Marathon – 11.00am
Half Marathon – 1.15pm
5k & 10k – 2.15pm
Event Start Times
Ultra Marathon – 6.00am
Challenge Walk – 8.00am
Marathon – 12.30pm
Half Marathon – 2.00pm
10k Run / Walk – 3.00pm
5k Run / Walk – 3.00pm
Cut – Off Points and Times
Ultra Marathon – 42km – 12.30pm, 63km – 3.30pm, 6.00pm – 74km, 6.30pm – 79km
Challenge Walk – 12.30pm – 21km, 3.30pm – 32km, 4.30 – 37km
Marathon – 3.30pm – 21km, 6.00pm – 32km, 6.30pm – 37km
There will be NO cut off times in the Half Marathon, 10k or 5k events.
Timing System:
We will be using the Championchip timing system for this event.
Course Marking:
From start to finish, for the most part all competitors will follow the sign posts for the Mourne Way and in areas where the marking is poor all participants must follow the course markings – tape on bamboo canes. We will ensure that the course is well marked to help runners stay on course. All additional course marking will be carefully removed after the event.
Check Points:
Between the start and finish of each event there will be official check points. At each check point participants will cross a timing mat which will record their split time to that location. There will also be a hydration / feed station at various locations along the route.
Ultra Marathon Checkpoints – these will be located at 8, 12, 20, 26, 32, 38, 44
Marathon Checkpoints – these will be located at the 6, 12, 18 mile markers
Half Marathon Checkpoints – this checkpoint will be located at the 5 mile marker
10K Checkpoints – None
Spectators
Family and friends are more than welcome to come along to this event to show support for people you know.The familiar voice of someone you know can make all the difference when the legs are burning, the throat is dry and there are still a few miles left to go! Supporters also add an atmosphere and additional energy to the experience for all the other participants and the crew. We will help advise spectators as to where the best locations are along the route to cheer you on.
Please Note: It is asked that spectators follow the recommendations of the organisers and avoid check points that are difficult to get to or that have limited parking in order to prevent bottle necks and congestion.
