Macreddin Rock (Cushbawn hill, Aughrim), Saturday 22nd June 2013, 11k trail race

Slogger Jogger

A new event this being organised by the local GAA club, starting and finishing at Brook Lodge Macreddin (outside the pub!) Co. Wicklow

Details here:- http://aughrimgaa.ie

Online entry here:- here

Garmin Link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/310701453

A tough but rewarding run. From their website "You will encounter a 350m climb in the first 3km of this forest trail. When you reach the top you can quench your thirst at our summit water station where you can admire the stunning views. (if you have the energy)"

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The descent from the top:-

Timmaay

I've been asked to do the timing/results for this, alot of effort going into it so far, should be a very good race, certainly won't be the usually GAA charity race attempt!

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Timmaay wrote: »

I've been asked to do the timing/results for this, alot of effort going into it so far, should be a very good race, certainly won't be the usually GAA charity race attempt!

Good man Tim. A pity you are not taking part in it though. You'd be well suited to it.

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Route map:-


Route profile:-

Bungy Girl

Looks great! Assuming it's dry would regular runners be okay for this route or would trail shoes be more suitable ?

Slogger Jogger

Very little mud on this trail so regular runners will be fine.

darkestlord

Does anyone have this route pre-loaded on map my run or any other running app. Im just down the road in tinahely. Would'nt mind having a practice on this

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darkestlord wrote: »

Does anyone have this route pre-loaded on map my run or any other running app. Im just down the road in tinahely. Would'nt mind having a practice on this

Does the garmin link in the 1st post not work for you? You should be able to create a course from the gps track, or load it to a garmin or equivalent?

darkestlord

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

Does the garmin link in the 1st post not work for you? You should be able to create a course from the gps track, or load it to a garmin or equivalent?

Thanks Slogger Jogger. I'll try it. I love running up the mangans lane loop , the kyle loop is a lovely run. Im off weekend so I might give it a go.

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darkestlord wrote: »

Thanks Slogger Jogger. I'll try it. I love running up the mangans lane loop , the kyle loop is a lovely run. Im off weekend so I might give it a go.

It starts (and finishes) outside the door of the pub (Actons), crosses the road and across golf course and the climb and the fun starts there.;)

darkestlord

Just found the route on run keeper. So happy days. Ill have a go the weekend. dl

Slogger Jogger

Saw great feedback on this on FB. Any linky for results?

Bungy Girl

Loved this race, even if I am feeling it all over this morning. Great organisation and a testing course, hope this becomes an annual event. Thanks to all the volunteers.

johnruns

Ran this race yesterday,well done to the organisers:) 2 water stations,really well marked and marshalled also some good prizes on offer and the food/drinks at the end were excellent an all round good event.If its on again next year will defo be back:)

Moulmein

Hi. All the results can be found on http://aughrimgaa.ie

Bungy Girl

Moulmein wrote: »

Hi. All the results can be found on http://aughrimgaa.ie

Thanks, is there a list of the category and team winners ?

Colostomy Bag

I also did the race on Saturday. Very well organised and a pretty tough course - I would say trail runners a must though for this, not because of muck but due to the rocky trail on the steep descent. My mate ran it in ordinary trainers and said he could feel the rocks all the way down.