2010 Race Schedule

2010 Beast of Ballyhoura Schedule


Team Registration, Briefing and Equipment Check
Date: Friday July 30th 2010
Time: 8pm
Location: Blackwater Castle, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

Race Start
Date: Saturday July 31st 2009
Location: Blackwater Castle, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

Race Duration, Activities & Locations
Duration: Saturday July 31st to Sunday August 1st
Activities: Mountain Running, Mountain Biking, Shooting, Kayaking, Abseiling, Orienteering and Night Navigation
Location: Mountains, forests, rivers, fields and valleys of north Cork, south Tipperary and east Limerick.

Race Finish
Date: Sunday August 1st 2010
Time: Sunday Afternoon
Location: Castletownroche, Co. Cork

After Race Party
Date: Sunday August 1st 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Location: Dino Cafe, Castletownroche, Co. Cork

2010 Ballyhoura Blitz Schedule


Registration
Date: Sunday August 1st 2010
Time: 9.00am – 11.00am
Location: Mountain Bike Trail Head, Greenwood, Ardpatrick, Co.Limerick

Competitors will have to drop mountain bikes at a secure bike park at the entrance to Ballinaboola Wood Car Park, grid ref R582183, from 9am – 11am on the morning of the race. This may be done prior to or after registering for the race at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head.

Race Start
Date: Sunday August 1st 2010
Time: 11.30am
Location: Mountain Bike Trail Head, Greenwood, Ardpatrick, Co.Limerick

The race will start with a 10km run from the Greenwood car park over and across the Ballyhoura Hills to Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183.

At Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183, competitors will collect their bikes and cycle some of the very best of the Ballyhoura Single Track Trails taking in sections of the white loop. As with all adventure races parts of the race will get mucky, wet and rough in areas, so prepare for the unexpected and the adventure. The MTB section of the race will finish back at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.

Race Duration, Activities and Location
Duration: 2.5 – 6 hours
Activities: Mountain Running & Mountain Biking on marked course
Location: Ballyhoura Mountains, Co. Limerick

Notes for Competitors
• As this is an adventure race and not a triathlon competitors are expected to be self sufficient.
• All gear has to be carried by racers, spare food, parts such as tube, pump, mini first aid kit, appropriate water and a chain repair kit (All of these items may be purchased from Trailriders Mountain Bike Rental at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head)
• Marshalls will be placed along the route but only for safety and advice.
• Spare water and biking equipment can be taped or left with your bike at the transition so you can run with the basic running clothing.
• A briefing will be given the morning of the race explaining signage etc.

After Race Refreshments
Date: August 1st 2010
Time: 4.00pm
Location: Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Ardpatrick, Co.Limerick

Tea/coffee & soup will be available for competitors post the race at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick along with a prize giving Ceremony.

Ballyhour aBlitz course designed by the team at Trailriders www.trailriders.ie