25km


25km Trail Race
Sunday, May 5th 2024
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Distance: 25km
Ascent: 700 metres
Descent: 700 metres
Race Format: Single Day, Single Loop Race - fastest runner wins.
Looped race starting in Waterville via the Kerry Way passing through the Mass Path and Derrynane - fastest runner wins.
ITRA Points: 1

Race starts at 10:30 on Sunday, May 5th 2024.
Finish line cut off at 15:00.

Route Overview:
Starting in Waterville, this race covers tracks, trails, beaches, fields and a few bits of tarmac too. Stunning views of Derrynane, Kenmare Bay, the Beara Peninsula, Ballinskelligs Bay, the Skelligs and Waterville along the way. With fast grassy ramps, technical single track and some leg screaming and lung busting climbs to challenge runners of all standards.

Entry:
Cost of entry is €60.
Entry fee is non refundable and non transferable.
Full race day instructions will be emailed to entrants a minimum of 4 weeks before race day.

Included in entry fee:
GPS tracker and link to race tracking site.
Public liability insurance.
Wilderness first responder assistance.
Free parking.
Fully way marked route.
Branded finishers souvenirs.
Finish line food and refreshments.

Registration:
Saturday, May 4th 15:00 - 17:00 and Sunday, May 5th 08:30 - 09:30.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR RUNNING PACK WITH YOU WHEN REGISTERING SO WE CAN ATTACH YOUR TRACKER.
Race number collection.
Completion of event disclaimer.

Rules:
Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.
No short cuts are allowed.
Race number must be worn in a clearly visible position throughout the race.
This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification.
Blocking of local access by crew/spectators will disqualify the associated runner.

Mandatory kit:
A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.
Hat & gloves.
A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.
GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.
Paper map of the route OR a GPS devise with the route loaded onto it.
Compass.
Whistle.
Survival bivvy or foil blanket.
First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)
Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).
Route information (to download gpx file please click the more info link to go to TraceDeTrail.com)
PARTICIPANTS

Aksana Hoeblinger
Alex Heaslip
Amarjargal Dugerjav
Andrew Moore
Anna Louise O’Connor
Anne Kavanagh
Annette Zeidler
Barry Murray
Barry Walsh
Bébhinn O Malley
Bobby Enright
Brendan Joy
Brian O’Regan
Brian Moore
Britta Uhde
Callum Hosier
Cameret Bannister
Caroline Gardiner
Cathal de Buitleir
Cesar Valladares Estrada
Chris Maguire
Cian Griffin
Ciara O Hagan
Clair Fleming
Colin Campbell
Colin Callanan
Darren Mason
David Parke
Edmond Fitzpatrick
Eimear Walsh
Elvina Gibert
Emily D’Enrico
Eoin Curran
Eoin O Connor
Erica Wallace
Fergal Boylan
Fiona Sheerin
Flor McCarthy
Gary Hartnett
Gosia Bukowska
Hannah Javaherian
Ian Whitty
Jenny Colbert
John Halpin
John Oleary
Justin Healy
Karl Scanlan
Kate Moss
Katie OConnell
Kieran Slattery
Kieran Lynch
Killian de Buitleir
Laoighse Styles
Laoise O'Driscoll
Lars König
Laura O Brien
Laura Fitzgerald
Leah Wilby
Leika Hartjes
Linda Carroll
Linda Crowe
Mariia Lukash
Mark O Neill
Mark Conn
Martina Brady
Matthew Rowbotham
Megan O’Driscoll
Michelle Jones
Miriam Lyne
Nicholas Moloney
Nick Hogan
Nicola Fitz-Simon
Noel Hogan
Patrick Brady
Paul O'Toole
Rod Coleman
Ronan Henry
Ronan Nagle
Sarah Mulcahy
Sasha Levrier
Sean Kiely
Shirley O Sullivan
Simon McKenry
Stephen Lynch
Suzanne Hall
Tiarnan Perth
Tim Fitzgerald
Tim Buckley
Yenke Grobbelaar
Yvonne Quill
WTF 2024 EVENT INSTRUCTIONS 25KM
 
SIGN IN AND NUMBER COLLECTION:
@ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
16:00 – 17:00 Saturday, 4th May
08:30 – 09:30 Sunday, 5th May
 
Please ensure to bring 1 form of ID and your running pack (as we will need to attach your tracker) with you when signing in. You do not need to display your mandatory race kit when signing in, it will be checked at the start.
 
RACE START TIME:
10:30 Sunday, 5th May @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
All participants must arrive no later than 10:15 for the final pre race instructions. Anyone arriving after the instructions have commenced will not be permitted to start.
 
START/FINISH:
The race will start and finish @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

DROP BAGS:
No drop bag facility is in place for this event.

RACE CUT-OFF:
We have strict cut off times for all events and if it is missed the result recorded will be a DNF and no finishers medal will be awarded.
Finish Line Cut-off 15:00 (4 Hours 30 Minutes).
 
RACE RULES:
All entrants must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race.
The official Kerry Way, national way marked route, must be followed as marked on the day.
Race numbers can be worn front or back in any location provided the full number is clearly visible at all times during the race.
This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event, littering will result in disqualification and this rule will be strictly enforced through all races.

CREW SUPPORT:
Crew support is permitted on any national road, but is strictly prohibited on any trail or off-road sections. Please park responsibly if you are providing support as any cars blocking access or in breach of the rules of the road could result in your runner being disqualified from the event.

FINISHERS MEMORABILIA:
All finishers will receive a finishers medal at the finish line.
 
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS:
Snacks and refreshments such as water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks will be provided after the finish for all participants. Directions will be provided on the day.

AID STATION:
The start/finish area will have an aid station with water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks.
 
TOILETS, SHOWERS AND CHANGING FACILITIES:
Ladies and gents showers, changing rooms and bathrooms will be available to all participants at Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).
 
PARKING:
Free parking will be available at Waterville IRD Car Park and also Waterville GAA grounds (approximately 300 meters from the start/finish area).
 
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Medals will be presented at the finish line and a short awards ceremony for all of the festival events will take place in The Lobster Bar, Waterville on Sunday, 5th May @ 18:15.
 
MANDATORY RACE KIT:
A fully waterproof taped rain jacket.
A fully charged mobile phone must be carried at all times.
GPS tracker provided by Waterville Trailrunning Festival.
Paper map of the route OR a GPS devise with the route loaded onto it.
Compass.
Whistle.
Survival bivvy or foil blanket.
First Aid Kit (containing a least 2 sticking plasters, 1 conforming bandage and 1 triangular bandage/sling)
Means to carry 500ml or more of water (bottle or reservoir).
ALL PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY THIER OWN KIT AT ALL TIMES. NO KIT CAN BE SHARED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Route Map and GPX also displayed on this page.

Any questions, queries or clarifications please email us at wtf@runwtf.com 
 
Emergency contact phone number 0876595997 (please if you have general enquires send on an email rather than calling this number, thanks).
 
Kind Regards,
 
Simon

FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
 
Friday, 3rd May
17:00 - 19:00 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
17:00 - 19:00 WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
19:00 - 21:00 Casual meet & greet @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
 
Saturday, 4th May
06:00 - 06:30 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
06:30 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station (130km Drop-Bag Zone) Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
07:00 WTF 130km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
07:30 - 08:30 WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
08:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
09:00 WTF 2 Day Start Day 1 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
15:00 - 17:00 WTF 43km & 25km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
15:00 WTF 130km Loop 1 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
17:30 WTF 2 Day Race Day 1 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
19:30 - 21:30 The Trail Running Film Festival Screening @ Tech Amergin, Waterville
23:00 WTF 130km Loop 2 Cut-Off
 
Sunday, 5th May
03:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
07:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 130km Ultra
08:00 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station Closes @ Mick O’Dwyer Park
08:30 - 09:30 WTF 43km & 25km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
09:00 WTF 2 Day Start Day 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
10:00 WTF 43km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville 
10:30 WTF 25km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville 
10:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
12:30 Finish Line Marquee Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
14:30 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)
15:30 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 25km Race
16:00 WTF Kids Run @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
17:30 WTF 2 Day Race Day 2 Cut-Off @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
18:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 43km Race
18:15 Finish Line Marquee Closed @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
18:15 - 18:45 WTF Awards Ceremony @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
18:45 - 21:00 Casual meet & greet @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
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