Wild West 13.1 Trail Run, Killarney - 25/02/2012

jfh

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

I would love to do that race, but one week before Ballycotton? Seriously? Could they not have put it on maybe one week earlier?

damn, forgot about that, bad timing alright. ive entered both now

zulutango

Why is it on the Sunday? It was on a Saturday last year, wasn't it?

jfh

would one actually need trail runners for this, there seems to be quiet a bit on road?

Poc ar Buile

jfh wrote: »

would one actually need trail runners for this, there seems to be quiet a bit on road?

The majority of the race is on trail with the first mile or so on a tough uphill as you leave Kenmare (on the road). There is one section in particular around Torc Falls that is fairly mucky and I was thankful for my trail runners on that part last year! Another tricky section is running along the railway sleepers where some serious concentration is required. Last year I reckon the split between road and trail shoes was 50/50 as a lot of the trail is dry dirt track and grip is entirely necessary (weather dependent)!

jfh

route change on this it seems, anyone know if there's a big difference in terrain, it's now a 15 mile race going from killarney to Kenmare

Poc ar Buile

Looks like some fairly substantial changes alright. 50% 'country' roads and 50% on the original trail. Starting at Molls Gap going via The Black Valley, Lord Brandon's Cottage and Killarney's Upper Lake. Should still be a good scenic race getting the road section out of the way first before finishing on some savage trail.

Exact details on Runireland - http://www.runireland.com/active/all-events

jfh

IF THIS MAKES THE RACE IMPOSSIBLE FOR SOME WE WILL BE HAPPY TO REFUND
as per the latest route change info.

anyone else try to get a refund on this, met with stony silence so far.

templecal

if it is starting at molls gap, can we register there or is it in Kenmare.

templecal

i have just seen now that you need to register in kenmare.

celeniu

I have tried to contact organisers 4 times on facebook and PM but no response yet.The lack of communication is annoying to say the least.

templecal

i have emailed them just to make sure they have my entry as i did not receive any conformation but no reply back

celeniu

Hi Templecal,
May I suggest you print off your email confirmation of your race entry which should contain the order number and bring that with you....just in case....

celeniu

Stall d ball...all is forgiven.I have just received an email from organisers outlining where to collect race number and goody bags etc.

Roll on Sunday.

templecal

i didnt get any conformation email of my entry but i have received the email last night and the payment was taken so i presume i am in there.

celeniu

Hi Templecal
I entered using runireland and got a confirmation email.Did you use them.

locteau

James Doran won that race, but looking for the results if anybody has them please.

TFBubendorfer

locteau wrote: »

James Doran won that race, but looking for the results if anybody has them please.

Results are here:
https://sites.google.com/site/runninginireland/results-of-the-wild-west-trail-run-sun-24th-feb-2013

celeniu

Loads of pics here too.www.munsterrunning.blogspot.ie
Scroll down till you find the event.Excellent route.still buzzing after it.