Armagh AC’s “Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race” takes place on Sunday 16th June 2024. This is a 10.3 mile (16.5km) Mountain Race with approximately 3,400 feet (1000m) of ascent and as with all mountain races navigation and local knowledge are essential skills. This particular route and terrain is vulnerable to poor visibility with mist and poor weather. Even in favourable weather conditions. Full body cover will be required along with essential kit, so: waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, map and compass. Race Director will undertake a mandatory Kit Check before boarding Coach to Start. Free Coach Transfer to Start for first 70 Athletes Registered. Unfortunately, no Entries on the Day. Min. age is 17 years old. Registration from 0930Hrs at Tourist Information Office Car Park, Carlingford.Coach to Start leaves Tourist Information Car Park at 1030Hrs (sharp).Prizegiving & Refreshments afterwards at The Foy Centre, Dundalk St. Carlingford, A91 D42A.
Note: The forest path halfway around will be out of bounds this year - just after checkpoint 5. This will be announced at the race briefing.
There is a new map of the Cooleys available from East West mapping:
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