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SUMMARY:Quest - Glendalough '17
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS QUEST GLENDALOUGH?\n\nQuest Glendalough is a one-day multi adventure sport race and is part of Quest Adventure Series Ireland. The race involves running\, cycling and kayaking across the spectacular mountains\, valleys and lakes of Wicklow. Choose from 3 challenging routes\, in one of the most epic location in Ireland- Mini 19km\, Sport 41km and the Expert 57km. \nBe part of the best adventure race series in the world. You’ve never done anything like this before. \nRegistration is now open for the Quest Adventure Series 2017. This event has sold out 2 months in advance\, in previous years. \n\n\n\n\nRace\nDate\nEarly Bird\nStandard\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuest Glendalough\n8th April\n–\n€85\nRegister Now >>\n\n\n\n*Please note €7 online booking registration fee applies to each event. In addition a €2 National Park fee is charged for the upkeep and maintenance of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. \nRegistration fees include:\n– Customised finishers medal\n– Customised event tec t-shirt\n– The famous Japanese hot tubs at the finish line\n– Prizes in all categories\n– Massage at finish line\n– Free after party and food voucher.\n– Kayak rental\n– A great atmosphere and a fun day out\n– Fully marshalled course \nWAVES AND CATEGORIES\n\n\n\n\nWave\nRoute\nCategory\nTime Start\n\n\nWave 1\n57K Expert\nElite/Runner\n08.00\n\n\nWave 2\n57K Expert\nRunner/Jogger\n08.15\n\n\nWave 3\n41K Sport\nElite/Runner\n09.00\n\n\nWave 4\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.15\n\n\nWave 5\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.30\n\n\nWave 6\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.45\n\n\nWave 7\n19K Mini\nRunner/Jogger\n10.00\n\n\n\n*Please note all waves times are subject to change. \nBEFORE THE RACE\n\nPre-event online registration\nAll competitors must register online before the race. There is no registration on the day of the event. \nRace Pack Collection \nAll competitors must collect their race pack in one of the following locations:\n–Thursday 6th April\, 12pm to 6pm – The Great Outdoors\, Chatham St\, Dublin\n–Friday 7th April\, 4pm to 10pm – The Glendalough Hotel\, Glendalough\, Wicklow\n–There is no facility to collect race pack on the morning of the race \nAt registration please present the text message containing your race number\, which you will receive a few days before the race. If you do not receive a text please bring the e-mail confirmation you received\, when you registered online. \nYour race pack includes: \n– Timing dibber\n– Race map\n– Bib number\n– Bike sticker \nRace Start\nAll competitors will start at the Laragh GAA pitch. Your mandatory kit list will be checked before the race. If you do not have the required mandatory kit you will not be allowed to partake in the race. \n\n\n\nWave\nRoute\nCategory\nTime Start\n\n\nWave 1\n57K Expert\nElite/Runner\n08.00\n\n\nWave 2\n57K Expert\nRunner/Jogger\n08.15\n\n\nWave 3\n41K Sport\nElite/Runner\n09.00\n\n\nWave 4\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.15\n\n\nWave 5\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.30\n\n\nWave 6\n41K Sport\nRunner/Jogger\n09.45\n\n\nWave 7\n19K Mini\nRunner/Jogger\n10.00\n\n\n\nAFTER THE RACE\n\nFinish line\nThe race will finish in the grounds of the Glendalough Hotel. There will be massage facilities\, hot tubs and hot food for all participants. \nBike collection\nCompetitors can collect their bikes from the secure bike racking area when they present their race bib number which will correspond with their bike sticker number. \nRace after party\nThe official after party\, prize giving will take place outside the Glendalough Hotel from 2pm. \nCar parking\nYou will be directed towards the dedicated event carpark at Laragh GAA and soccer pitches by marshals and Gardaí. Please note that there is no parking at Glendalough visitor centre\, the Upper Lake carpark and the Glendalough Hotel area. We encourage you to car pool. \nPRIZES\n\n57km Expert\nOverall male & female 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\nOver 40s 1’s male & female 1st\nOver 50s 1’s male & female 1st \n41km sport\nOverall male & female 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\nOver 40s 1’s male & female 1st\nOver 50s 1’s male & female 1st \n19km Mini\nOverall male & female 1st\n\nPrize sponsors:\nWinners in all categories will receive outdoor products and vouchers from our sponsors. \nRACE RULES AND GUIDELINES\n\n\nOnce entered no refunds\, transfers or credit can be offered for cancellations for the events\nMandatory kit must be worn or carried as appropriate and as specified\nThere are no road closures for the cycling routes competitors must follow the road traffic laws\nAll competitors must follow the prescribed route\nCheckpoints must be visited in the correct order\nObey our environmental policy. Any competitor found littering by race marshals or fellow competitors can be reported and disqualified\nRespect the local environment\nAssist any persons who are in difficulty and report it to the closest race marshall\nCompetitor’s must enter the Elite wave or the first wave to win the overall category prizes\nThe Race Director’s decision is final\nCompetitors must be over 18yrs\nIn the event of inclement weather the organisers have the right to alter the route on the day of the event\n\nENVIRONMENTAL RULES & POLICY\n\nGlendalough is one of the most spectacular locations in the world. The course encompasses areas of special conservation\, national park and environmental sensitive bog and woodland. It is the objective of all competitors to leave it the way they find it and ensure adventure racing is a environmentally sustainable sport. \nWe are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to hold the race in the national park and we are sure it will be one of the elements of the event you will remember. \nWe aim to minimize the impact the race has on residents and families in the proximity of the race route. We appreciate fully their cooperation in the running of the event. \nIt is of paramount importance that all competitors respect the following environmental policy: \n\nCompetitors must keep to the defined route and do not take short cuts.\nAny competitors found littering will be automatically disqualified.\nRespect the environment.\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\nHow do I register for the Race?\nYou can registration for the race online. There are limited places available. Register early to guarantee your place. \nWhat does the registration fee include:\n– Customised finishers medal\n– Customised event tec t-shirt\n– Kayak rental\n– The famous Japanese hot tubs at the finish line\n– Prizes in all categories\n– Massage at finish line\n– Free after party and food voucher.\n– A great atmosphere and a fun day out\n– Fully marshalled course \nWhen do I collect my race pack and rack my bike?\nAll competitors must collect their race pack in one of the following locations:\nThursday 6th April – The Great Outdoors\, Chatham St\, Dublin\nFriday 7th April – The Glendalough Hotel\, Glendalough\, Wicklow\nThere is no facility to collect your race pack on the morning of the race \nCan I register my bike on Saturday morning before the race?\nYes. All participants must bring their bikes to start line on Saturday morning. Your bike does not need to be racked the night before for Quest Glendalough. \nWhat type bike should I use?\nThe choice of bike is an individual choice. The most suitable bike would be a road bike with Gator Skin tyres and least suitable would be a Mountain Bike. \nDo I need any specialist equipment?\nApart from the basics (bike\, running shoes\, mandatory kit) you do not need any specialist equipment. We will provide you with a kayak\, paddle and buoyancy aid. \nDo I have to have any specialist map reading or mountain skill to compete in the race?\nNo. You will be provided with a map. The route is marked out with signs and race Marshalls will also be on hand along the route. \nWhat is your refund policy?\nWhen entering the event it is part of the terms and conditions that it is a non-refundable payment policy. \nIs there any water available along the route?\nThe exact locations of water stops will be highlighted on the map given to you at registration and will be refill only. You will be required to bring water with you for the duration of the race. \nWho provides my Kayak?\nThe event organisers will provide all kayaks\, paddles and buoyancy aid. Competitors will not be allowed to bring their own kayaks due to the remote location of the kayak stage. \nDo I need my own kayak\, buoyancy aid or paddle?\nNo. The event organisers will provide all kayaks\, paddles and buoyancy aid. Competitors will not be allowed to bring their own Kayaks due to the remote location of the Kayak stage. \nHow is the race timed?\nYour race time and your progress through each stage is timed using a ‘dibber’ which is attached to your wrist. \nWhere are the time out sections?\nThere is only one time out section on the route. The only time out zone where competitors can be timed out is while waiting for a kayak. The maximum amount of time allowed in the time out zone is 15 minutes. You can only be timed out if you are waiting for a kayak. \nCan I compete in the race as a team?\nNo. \nHow can I contact Quest Glendalough if I have any more questions?\nFeel free to contact us with any questions by emailing info@eliteevents.ie or call the Quest Team on 087 6024621 \nCan I listen to my iPod/music during the race?\nNo. It is extremely dangerous to listen to music whilst cycling as the roads are not closed and are open to local traffic. \nCan I raise money for charity?\nYes. We encourage everybody to raise money for charity. \n\nMANDATORY KIT\n\nIt is vital that all competitors bring the following mandatory kit list with them from the start. \n\nBasic First Aid Kit (Min: 1 x Dressing Pad (field dressing))\, Bandage\, Plasters.\nMap of the route (included in your race pack).\nSurvival blanket and whistle.\nAppropriate food and drink. There will be limited water re-filling points on the course.\nCycle helmet\, bike repair kit\, spare tube\, pump.\nHat\, gloves and waterproof jacket.\nSuitable footwear.\nBackpack or bum bag.\nAll kit will be checked before the race.
URL:https://kayathlon.ie/event/quest-glendalough/
LOCATION:Glendalough\, Wicklow\, Leinster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Adventure Race
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