🌲 Sligo Women's Trail Series 3: Union Wood
📍 County: Sligo
📅 Date: Sunday 27th April, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00
🏔️ Climb (m): 200
📏 Distance (km): 6.00
🔥 Event Difficulty: 5 (Moderate Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km - 10Km)
🚩 Race Marking: Route fully marked
📱 GPS Allowed: No
🧳 Mandatory Kit (Level A - Basic):
🧥 Showerproof, windproof jacket
The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions, and clearly advised at Registration. You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
💡 Entry Details:
Entry Closes: Saturday 26th April 2025 at 18:00
Entry Cost: €0
Entry Limit: None set
Entries Sold: 4
🏁 Route Description:
The route will take participants around Union Wood in Sligo, featuring a mix of gravel tracks, hills, and scenic single-track forest sections. Trail runners are advised, though not mandatory, as some sections may require good grip. The course is 6km in total.
Short Course/Junior Course: Details coming soon.
🚗 Getting There:
Location: Ballisodare Community Centre, Sligo
Map Link: Google Maps
Parking: Limited parking available, carpooling encouraged. Please park considerately.
💡 Organisers Instructions:
Sign-in: Open at 9:00 am and closes at 9:50 am.
Event Start: 10:00 am.
Safety: The event is not timed, but if you don't reach the 3km point within 1 hour, you’ll be asked to take a shortcut to the finish line.
Rainproof Jacket: Mandatory to carry or wear during the race.
Plastic Waste Reduction: Please bring your own cup for water (paper cups will be available for refills).
Leave No Trace: Follow Leave No Trace principles. Learn more.
🎉 Important Notes:
First-Time IMRA Participants: Create an account on MyIMRA for €10/year. You will receive a race number for all IMRA events.
Race Number: Keep it for all IMRA events/races during the calendar year.
