2 Day

WTF 2 Day Ultra Stage Race
Saturday, May 4th - Sunday, May 5th 2024
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Distance: 86km (2 Stages, 2 Days, 43km per Stage/Day)
Ascent: 2,600 metres
Descent: 2,600 metres
Race Format: 2 Day Stage Race
ITRA Points: 2

1 full loop on each of 2 consecutive days – lowest combined time wins.
Day 1 – Anticlockwise loop.
Day 2 – Clockwise loop.

Race starts at 09:00 each day.
Finish line cut off at 17:30 each day.
Any participant failing to finish within the cut-off time will not be eligible to start the next stage.
Aid Station with food and drinks at approximately the half-way point of the loop.

Route Overview:
A 43.2 km, 1,240m elevation loop of the Kerry Way, starting in Waterville, continuing along the northern side of Lough Currane, crossing the hills at the eastern end of the Lake, ascending Eagle Hill, dropping down to the shore in Derrynane and back around through the saddle by Coomakista to finish in Waterville. A fully way marked route including rough mountainside, single track and tarred road. Stunning area of natural beauty, including majestic sea views, rugged mountain passes and foothills, lake and island vistas, and a fantastic 5km ridge run offering unparalleled views across Ballinskelligs Bay. And in case you miss anything going clockwise, don't worry you will get to do it anti-clockwise also. Maps below.

Entry:
Cost of entry is €100.
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.
Aid station food and refreshments.
Finish line food and refreshments.

Registration:
Friday, May 3rd 2024 17:00 - 19:00 and Saturday, May 4th 07:30 - 08:30.
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.
Runners will be required to cover the replacement cost of a lost or damaged tracker.
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 race 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).

ALL PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY THIER OWN KIT AT ALL TIMES. NO KIT CAN BE SHARED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS.
Route information - (to download gpx file please click the more info link to go to TraceDeTrail.com)
PARTICIPANTS

Bartosz Brzoska
Connor Frawley
Dave Baynham
Dean Comerford
Declan Byrne
Eoin Bryan
Fabian Dingemanse
Jacqueline Le Bourhis
James White
Jean-Marie Angibaud
Jerry Murphy
Joan Ryan
John Gliffe
Karolina Bernacka
Kieran O'Sullivan
Luke Parnell
Marie Aronsson-Storrier
Marie Boland
Mark Fitzpatrick
Michael Harlick
Michele Santilhano
Pat Connor
Patrick Long
Philip Slattery
Ray Lawlor
Robbie Reeve
Sean Boland
Sorcha Loughnane
Stephen Kelly
Sven Arissen
WTF 2024 EVENT INSTRUCTIONS 2 DAY
 
SIGN IN AND NUMBER COLLECTION:
@ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville
18:00 - 19:00 Friday, 3rd May
07:30 - 08:30 Saturday, 4th 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:
09:00 Saturday, 4th May Day 1 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
09:00 Sunday, 5th May Day 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville
All participants must arrive no later than 08:45 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 back facility in in place for this event.

RACE CUT-OFFS:
We have strict cut off times for all events. Any participant missing a cut-off will not be permitted to continue and if it is the day 2 cut-off that is missed the result recorded will be a DNF and no finishers medal will be awarded.
Day 1 Cut-off @ 17:30
Day 2 Cut-off @ 17:30
 
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:
There will be one aid station (Paul’s Halfway House) at 22km which will have water, tea, coffee, soup, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks. No drop bags are permitted at Paul’s Halfway House, any items left there will be eaten, drunk or disposed of by Paul himself. The start/finish area will also 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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