Glenmalure Try A TAR Sat 18th February 2023

 

Event Overview

We kick off our Team Adventure Races in 2023 with a beginner friendly event in Glenmalure in Co Wicklow on 18th Feb.

This event is truly tailored to beginners with the choice of Sprint or Endurance courses in teams of 2

Sprint course will be a minimum distance of 20km on bike (any bike allowed) and 6km run / trek.

The maximum distance on this course will be 24km bike and 14km run including all bonus points.

Simple navigation for this course with a max time allowed of 3 hours so easy for everyone to complete the mandatory minimum distance with stronger teams have option of getting some or possibly all of the extra optional bonus controls

The Sprint route will start at 1pm and all must be finished by 4pm.

Entry* only €60 per team up to 31/01/23 and €70 per team up to entry closing on 07/02/23

Enter Glenmalure Sprint Course HERE

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Endurance course will be a minimum distance of 26km bike (MTB only) & 10km run / trek.

The maximum distance of ~46km bike and ~28km run / trek to include all the bonus controls.

Intermediate navigation skills are needed for this course with max of 6 hours to complete.

It will be fairly easy for everyone to complete the mandatory minimum distance with stronger teams having option of getting some or possibly all of the extra optional bonus controls which will involve more detailed navigation and route / strategy choices

The Endurance route will start at 10.30am and all must be finished by 4.30pm.

Entry* only €70 per team up to 31/01/23 and €80 per team up to entry closing on 07/02/23

Enter Glenmalure Endurance Race HERE

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Tea /coffee/biscuits & cake at finish

Parking and showers available at Race HQ – Ballinacor Community Field in Glenmalure

Prize giving will take place at 5.30 pm

After race “rehydration” (Optional / Bonus) at Glenmalure Lodge from 6pm ’til late :-)

NOTE:- *To enter this event you need to have current 2023 membership of ARI

2023 Membership Link HERE

Each Team Must have a copy of East West Glendalough and Lugnaquilla Map – Purchase HERE

Event Details

Both racers must be over 18 to register to race.

The Sprint Race will be designed to suit first-time team adventure racers and aims to give participants a good taste of what’s involved with doing a team adventure race. navigation will not be difficult, biking and foot stages will not be hard.

The Endurance Race – Suitable for those with some Tean AR Experiance – Expect a bit more challenge in navigation, route choice and strategy!

Participants compete in teams of two (male/female or mixed), working through each stage in both races, checking in at numerous checkpoints during each race.

Faster teams can choose to go for extra bonus controls in respective races while slower teams can choose to keep it tight and just go for the mandatory controls.

The map reading and navigation will be easy for the sprint category but maybe a little more challenging for the endurance race especially bonus controls.

Master Maps for both races will be provided to each team on race morning, with all race controls marked on the map so you can check your own against this

Each Team Must have a copy of East West Glendalough and Lugnaquilla Map – Purchase HERE

For Sprint teams – The Master map will include a suggested route that may be followed for the mandatory controls with optional bonus controls & some route choices for faster teams.

For Endurance teams Master Map will show positions of controls – It will be up to each team to decide their own route during the race.

Start Location:

Ballinacor Community Park – Map Grid Reference 121 897

Kit Required:

Each Team Must have a copy of East West Glendalough and Lugnaquilla Map – Purchase HERE

Bike: Sprint teams can use any bike from dedicated road bikes, hybrids, or mountain bikes.

For the Endurance race, a mountain bike is mandatory.

Footwear: Trail running shoes are strongly recommended

Mandatory Race Kit :

• Quality Waterproof Jacket and Overpants
• Space blanket – 1 par person
• First Aid Kit (one per team) includes antiseptic wipes, plasters, triangular and Crepe bandage with fasteners)
• Whistle
• Bike Map Holder (Minimum one per team) RECOMMENDED only
• Mobile Phone in a waterproof case (Minimum one per team) – MUST HAVE MAPRUN APP INSATALLED – More Info HERE
• Bike Helmet
• Spare Tube, pump & tyre levers
• Bike lights mounted on the front and back of the bike – Flashing lights to be turned on at all times when on the bike

What’s Provided:

• Race Timing System – Using Map Run APP – Must be installed prior to race Day
• Backup/support throughout both races at Transition areas
• Medical Backup during the event
• After Race Snacks & Shower Facilities
• Race Photos and Prizes for Winner in each Distance & class (Male / Female / Mixed Pair)

You will need to be a member of Adventure Racing Ireland to enter this race!

Register as a member of Adventure Racing Ireland here Save

Please note that capacity is restricted on both the Sprint and Endurance race so please get your team entry in as early as you can!

Event Timing:-

We are Trialing a GPS Based Timing System called Map Run in this event – General MapRun Info HERE

Each team must have at least 1 smartphone uploaded with MapRun App which will be used for event Timing

MapRun is a system currently been used at many locations, particularly urban areas, for “DIY ” Orienteering so we encourage you to look and see what courses may be available in your area.

We need you to Download & Install this MapRun App in advance of the event

If you have a Garmin it may be simpler for you during the race if you link MapRunG to your Garmin Watch in advance of the event

If you have a Garmin Watch then this can also be used in conjunction with MapRunG via Garmin IQ connect

A Simple How To Guide to Connect your Garmin with MapRunG is available HERE

Strava tracks can be also uploaded to the Map Run App post event

Only Paper Map & Compass may be used for navigation

You Are Not Permitted To Use Phone, Watch or similar GPS Type Device for navigation purposes in this event

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Adventure Racing Ireland – Team Adventure Series 2023

Glenmalure Try A TAR Adventure Challenge is the 1st race in the Team Adventure Series 2023.

Team results from three races will score towards overall placement in the Team Adventure Series 2023

Are you up for the Challenge? Registration is now open Click Here.