The
Wicklow Way Relay, a fundraiser for IMRA's Junior squad, will this year be held on Saturday 12th June. Starting at Kilmashogue in Dublin, over eight legs it traverses the Wicklow Way to the finish at Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, crossing numerous mountains and valleys along its way. Teams are made up of eight runners, to include at least two vets (40+) and two females (although other permutations are possible, see rules for details. Entry fee €15 per runner.
Commonly referred to as the best race of the year, it has become more popular each year, and there is a cut-off of 30 teams, and its likely the cut-off date will be earlier this year.
Last year we entered a team from Boards (
"The Bulletin' Boards"), and will likely enter a similar line-up this year. It would be great to enter more than one team, so if you are interested in being on a Boards team, stick your name down below and we'll see what teams we can arrange. Although the route is signposted, scouting missions ("recce's") are a must, as each year teams go astray, (at all ends of the field!;)). You should be familiar/comfortable with running hilly trails, often in inclement weather- IMRA races or similar would give a good judge of ability. Ground is mostly hard trail, so no special shoes necessary.
This really is a great day out, and so much of the fun is organizing the recce's beforehand, working out where you have to be at what time, and knowing what turn to take! It'll be a blast!
Yes! I want to run the WW Relay as part of a Boards team!
Hunnymonster
Magnet
Slogger Jogger
Krusty Clown
earlyevening
Daithi BC
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