IMRA is organising the second Wicklow Way Relay. The date is the 7th June 2003.

As in last year's successful event, it is hoped to make this event as accessible as possible for everyone. So with this in mind there are 8 stages and 7 different ways of forming a team. (see below)

Once again, we wish the whole event to take place in daylight over 16 hours and therefore are starting in Kilmashogue and finishing in Shillelagh. Hope to have overnight camping in Shillelagh.

Elite teams who wish to do the whole WW can arrange to have a group warm up from Marlay and a group warm down into Clonegal


Wicklow Way Relay Rules
For teams of two to eight runners to be made up as follows:

Teams of 2: Open
Teams of 3: to include a lady or vet.
Teams of 4: to include a lady and vet. (may be the same person)
Teams of 5: to include a lady and vet. (may not be the same person)
Teams of 6: to include 2 ladies or 2 vets. (may be the same persons)
Teams of 7: to include 2 ladies and 2 vets. (may not be the same persons)
Teams of 8: to include 2 ladies, 2 vets (may not be the same persons)

Each team must have their own support crew.
Changeover is only allowed at official stage ends only.
Teams must be pre-entered and accepted by the closing date of 31st May.
All runners must be members of IMRA - Must sign IMRA form to join if not already members.
Juniors over 15 and under 17 can only run stage 3 (no runners under 15 on day of race may run any stage, no runners under 17 on day of races may run stages 1,2,4,5,6,7,8).
Each runner must previously familiarise themselves with their leg of the run (briefing sheets available nearer date of race).

Logistics: Each team will be expected to have their own support crew or supply their own logistics.

Changeover: Know where the change over places are, well in advance. If you are using WW guide books the maps may not extend wide enough to cover the access roads needed. You will need to research this.

Transport: Transport to and from changeover will be an important item to solve early on. If you are entering a team of two (only to be considered by elite runners who have already done the distance training required) one car, with each runner “leapfrogging” each other, is all that is required. There will be plenty of time for one runner to drive to next stage while other runner is completing stage.

For teams with larger number of runners there are various strategies, for example a car between every two or three runners or a non- running member doing the driving. The stage ends have been picked for suitability for parking a few cars but all are in very rural areas and we would like to keep our intrusion to a minimum so could car pooling be practiced where possible.

Water, Food & Clothing: June gives us many fine days, so plenty of water on most stages will be vital. It will be possible to pick up water on a few stages but it is safer to assume that each runner will need to carry all the water they require for their stage and their support will have replacement food and water at stage end. It will not be possible for the organisers to supply either of these at stage end. Stages 1 to 6 are across open mountains and suitable clothing will need to be worn or carried. Remember that the weather forecast can not be relied upon and that the weather can change dramatically during the course of a 16 hour event. Therefore all runners should carry a long-sleeved top and rain proof jacket. See www.cascadedesigns.com for some ideas for suitable water carriers

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