IMRA Crotty's Lake 8k

Comeragh Mountain Trail Race

📍 County: Waterford
📅 Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00

📏 Distance & Climb

Main Course: 8.00 km

Short Course/Junior Route: 5.00 km

Climb: 430 m

Difficulty: 7 (3,2,2) – Difficult terrain, 200–500 m ascent, 6–10 km

🧭 Race Info

Race Marking: Only major junctions marked

GPS Allowed: ❌ No

League: Southeast League

🎒 Mandatory Kit – Level B (Standard)

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored

Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent

👉 All runners must bring the full kit to registration. Final kit to carry will be confirmed on the day depending on weather/conditions.
⚠️ Random checks may be carried out.

🎟️ Entry

Opens: Monday, 19th May 2025 at 09:00

Closes: Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 18:00

Cost: €7 (Seniors), €5 (O65/Under 18)

Limit: None set

📍 Getting There

Parking available (€2 per car, on private land)

Google Maps location: (link not provided in source)

🧒 Juniors

Junior route approx. 5 km

Marshal at turnaround point

Note: U10 must be accompanied by a guardian on the course

📋 Organiser's Notes

Registration: 09:45 – 10:45

Mandatory jacket must be worn or carried throughout the race

The Crotty’s Lake loop is technical and slippery even in dry weather – trail runners with good grip are recommended

Headphones are not allowed

Race number must be worn on the front of the chest, not on bags or shorts

🏁 Prizegiving

At the finish area