| Donegals first ever Ultra Challenge |
Fantastic Moulded Medal |
| A challenge to suit all levels of fitness |
Technical printed t shirt |
| Enter now and be part of a unique event |
Buffet, race support, hospitality |
Rocks & Rolling Ultra.
The Rocks N Rollin Ultra Challenge meanders along Inishowens rocky landscapes and rolling hills. It is unique in that it offers an event for participants of all fitness levels and abilities with a choice of 3 distances, 39.3 mile, 26.2 mile and a 13.1 mile half marathon which you can choose to run or walk.
CLOSING DATE - PRE RACE COLLECTION PACK
ULTRA AND FULL MARATHON - ON Line entries close Friday 18th May, final entries can be completed manually at the Race Pack Collection on Saturday 19th May. RACE Pack Collection, for Ultra, Full and Half races will now take place at Extreme North Office, 8 Bath Terrcae, Moville from 2.00pm to 6.30pm Saturday 19th.
HALF MARATHON - While we encourage pre registration where possible, Half Marathon entry will be open untill race morning. On line entries close friday 18th. Manual entries will be taken at race pack collection on Saturday 19th May at Extreme North Office, 8 Bath Terrace, Moville from 2.00 to 6.30. Also on race morning Sunday 20th May at Malin Hotel, Malin Town from 9.30 to 11.00am.
COACH TRANSFER - Buses Leaves Moville at 9.30 sharp to take runners to Full Marathon Start - There is no parking at Kinnego so please take coach or have someone drop you off. Many runners / walkers will require transport back to Malin or Moville after race. Please inform us at registration if you require transport so we can schedule shuttles to suit.
Rocks & Rolling Ultra Details
| Moville - Kinego - Culdaff - Malin - Ballyliffin |
| Sunday |
20th May |
| Start Time |
| Ultra Marathon - Moville |
9.00 am |
| Full Marathon - Kinnego |
10.30 am |
| Half Marathon - walk - Malin town |
11.30 am |
| Half Marathon - Run - Malin town |
12.00 noon |
| Entry fee's |
| Ultra Marathon |
70 Euro |
| Full Marathon |
55 Euro |
| Half Marathon - walk/run |
35 Euro |
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Cut off time 5.00 pm.
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| Coach transfers where required to start / finish will be arranged at minimal cost |
Ultra Marathon; From Moville the Ultra Marathoner will be lulled into a false sense of security but between 9 - 15 mile a real flavour of the challenge will become apparent.
Full Marathon; Full marathoners start at the top of Kinnego Cork screw and after a short sharp decline the toughest 1 mile climb of the course will force runners into a slow pace. After that the course consistes of reasonably rolling terraine as you pass through Culdaff and head for Malin Town.
Half Marathon; Starts in Malin Town, competitors make their way from Malin via the Isle of Doagh to the finish line. Participants can walk, run, jog the 13.1 miles, and is sure to provide a fun day for all participants.
The last 1.8 mile will be along a shore path of gravel and sand, adjacent to Ballyliffins Pollan Beach.
The reward - Improved self esteem after competing your own personal challenge, whether the Ultra, Full Marathon, or Half Marathon distance. Why not do the event and raise money for a charity of your choice, this surely would be a great way to help benefit others in need.
All participants will receive a medal, technical t – shirt, goody bag, and other sustenance at the finish line which will only be bettered by your own personal euphoria of your achievement.
Ultra Marathon and Full Marathon qualify for the 100 Marathon Club in both Ireland & U.K.
The Course – See map for route and gradients
Let the Hills of Donegal help you - Take it to the Limits.
Ultra Marathon; First Start in Moville, ultra runners will have an easy 5 mile on the banks of the Foyle, passing Greencastle along golf lings to Shroove before encountering the first reasonable climb. Then another 2 easy mile before taking on the toughest climb of the race, travelling towards Kinego Bay runners climb 800ft over 1.5 mile. Fantastic scenery if that’s any consolation.A long decent arrives at beautiful Kinego Bay of Spanish Armada fame (13.0), just short of the Full Marathon start.
Full Marathon; Full marathon start, at Kinego will be 1.5hrs after Ultra start and it is likely that some front runners will have gone through beforehand. Full Marathon runners will want to warm up as after a short steep downhill the next mile is a steady climb. Afterwards it is a rolling scenic coastal route through Tremone, Ballyharry and onto the beautiful village of Culdaff. Then through Aughaclay and onto Malin town and the Half Marathon start.
Half Marathon; Starting at Malin town, 3 hours after the Ultra start this is expected to be the largest start. No major surprises on the half marathon course, this is reasonably level and fast course. Ultra runners who have now completed 26.2 mile will be comforted in the fact that the last third is a little flatter albeit their aching limbs probably won’t think so.
Finish Line; The last 1.8 mile will be along a sandy beach, but that won’t matter, the finish line will be in view and thats all that matters.The Medal and t shirt, (after all thats what you came for) and the true elation of having completed your own personal challenge, whether that be Ultra, Full or Half.Showers, spa and hot beverages await you in Ballyliffin.
Registration and race Schedule
It will be a prerequisite that all participants have register online prior to attending registration on the evening before the race.
(At present it is not intended to have any race registration on race morning.
Pre registration will take place at the EXTREME NORTH OFFICE, 8 BATH TERRACE, MOVILLE. 2.00pm until 6.30pm on the Saturday evening.
All ULTRA & FULL participants will be required to attend Registration on the Evening before the race.
This is necessary in order to;
· Collection your race number.
· Collect your tee shirt
· Receive a map of the course
· Receive final instruction on all aspects of the race.
The Race starts at in Moville and finishes in Ballyliffin.
HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS can register at the Saturday afternoon registration or at the MALIN HOTEL, MALIN on the Sunday morning.
Morning of Race.
Ultra Race will start at 9.00am in Moville.
Full Marathon will start at 10.30 am - All Full Marathon runners are requested to get Bus in Moville by 9.30 to take them to the Full Marathon Start. Alternatively you can have someone drop you off at Start, as there will be no parking available there for any vehicles.
HALF MARATHON - Pre race registration is available in Moville on the Saturday afternoon or at the Malin Hotel on morning of race.
Half Marathon Walk starts at 11.30
Half Marathon Run will start at 12 noon.
Do go over your check list twice to ensure you arrive at the start line fully equipped and relaxed.I’m sure your training will have given you some indication of pacing the race, just remember to stick to your own pace and do not get carried away with the crowd. This will earn you valuable minutes later as a tired body will slow down greatly.
Food and Drink – Ensure that you have taken sufficient food, fruit, carbohydrates, gels, or whatever does it for you, with you to maintain your energy levels throughout the race. Water and refills will be available at water stations.
As with all extreme North courses, we just can't avoid the Scenery, but your going to have to work those hills and realise that the pending views are your temporary reward.
The Finish line – Majority of this course is along a scenic route so it is only fitting that the final mile should be on sandy beach or gravel shore walk.(your choice) winding your way through the scenic Isle of Doagh and onto the strand at Ballyliffin.
The elation of crossing the finish line will be the exact same for the 8.0 hour finisher as it was for the 4.00 hour finisher. That medal and Tee Shirt is all you need to impress your friends and say I did “TAKE IT TO THE LIMITS“
Prize giving & Hospitality – Your in Donegal now, so you won’t be going home sad or hungry. The intention is to have a prize giving presentation plus some hospitality for both runners and marshalls from 2.30 in Ballyliffin. Update on same near to time.
Mandatory Kit
The following is your check list of essential items that you may wish to have on your possession throughout the race.
- Course map – Provided by EN
- Any energy drinks and food – water / top up will be available at water station locations along the course.
- Ruck sack with any goods/food may be handed in at pre race briefing. these will be left at 2 designated points along the course for your collection. (Ultra only)
- Clothing -Suitable to reflect weather conditions on the day and to cover all eventualities.
RACE SUPPORT IN BRIEF
The following race support is intended to ease any concerns you may have about the run and to ensure that you maximise on your enjoyment by participating.
- Stewarts along course to ensure your safety.
- Vehicular surveillance at random
- Port a loo’s located at specific area’s along course – see map at registration.
- Mobile Medical support throughout the course
- Brush wagon for all slower participants
- Coach transfer for visiting participants, residing in appointed Hotels to start line or back to accommodation by prior arrangement.
- Pick up & return to accommodation for injured / non finishers.
- Goody bag at finish
FAQ
Below are answers to commonly asked questions
If your query is not listed, or you are still uncertain please email us at info@extremenorthevents.com
Race start times
Ultra 9.00am
Marathon 10.30am
Half Marathon Walk 11.30am
Half Marathon Run 12.00pm
What time must I be at Start
You must be at your respective start at least 45mins prior to the start time.
Transport to Start / from finish
Transport arrangements may be put in place to accommodate visitors to start / from finish. Final arrangements will be determined from questionaire at preregistration. Parking restrictions (none) will apply at Full Marathon, Buses will leave from Moville from 9-15 to 9.30 to transport FULL MARATHONERS to start points so please observe race rules which will be published for both competitor and spectator pre race and also available at registration.
Registration / Collecting Number
Registration for collection of numbers will be at the EXTREME NORTH OFFICE, 8 BATH TERRACE, MOVILLE on Saturday 19th (day before race) from 2.00pm to 6.30pm. HALF MARATHON pre registration will also be available for latecomers on race morning at MALIN HOTEL, beside half Marathon start. There will be no Registration collection available on race day of race or FULL OR ULTRA RUNNERS.
Can I let someone else participate on my Number
No you cannot
Course Markings
Participants will be provided with a map at registration.
There will be clear course markings on route.
There will also be Stewarts at any major junctions.
Course Surface
You can assume that the entire course is on Tarred road. If there is any small section not it is not likely to affect your choice of runners.
Water Stations
Water stations will be available at maximum of 4.5 mile interval stations.
Bins for empty bottles will be dotted up to 1.0 mile from station, please use if at all possible.
My Entry Fee Includes?
Race medal
Race Tee shirt
Water and fruit stations
Stewarts assistance and Medical back-up
Post race Goody Bag, sandwiches etc.
Loads of hospitality.
Can I transfer my entry to next year
To allow for Injury during training you can transfer your entry to next year’s event up to 3 weeks before start of race. After this date it will be too late.
Cut off times
Cut off times is 8.0 hours from start of Ultra.
H & S for runners
Use of Music / ear phones are banned. As there will be local traffic, race vehicles and Ambulances it is imperative that runners/walkers adhere to this rule. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.
Prize Categories
TO BE FINALISED
Where can I get Results
Results will be published on this Web site within 48 hours of race completion.
Spectator Information
Spectators will be able to view the event from many vantage points.
Access to some minor roads will be closed or restricted so see Spectator map for suggestion of viewing points.
Accommodation
Accommodation anywhere in Inishowen will be reasonably accessible. The following hotels are convenient to start / finish and are offering discount deals for participants
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel,
Redcastle Spa Hotel,
Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin,
Caiseal Na Mara, Moville.
Ballyliffin Hotel, Ballyliffin.
Mc Grorys hotel, Culdaff
Malin Hotel, Malin Town
How do I support the Listed Charities
On Registration you will receive sponsor cards from your chosen charity. How you Fund Raise is entirely up to you (provided it’s legitimate) and within any criteria layout by the Charity.
Can I run for my own Charity
Yes of course, this would be an arrangement between yourself and your chosen Charity. We would ask that you let us know the Charity and amount raised.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION.
Local and visiting spectators will have many vantage points along the route to support and check on the progress of their colleague.
See map for vantage points and restricted area’s along the route. When travelling along the route please remember to go slow and give contestants R.O.W. where ever possible. Please use alternative routes to vantage points where possible to avoid disruption to competitors.
Traffic restrictions will apply to the Full Marathon start at Kinnego. There will be no parking so ensure you have a driver if you plan to make your own way to the start.
Volunteering for eXtreme North Events
A few good reasons to Volunteer for Extreme North events
- Support friends who are participating, encourage contestants.
- Get an insight to the experience if you are contemplating adventure sport.
- Enjoy the comradery with marshals and contestant.
- Work experience if you are pursuing a sports related study.
- Just to enjoy a good days craic as you do a responsible job.
Rewarding Volunteers
Extreme North believe in acknowledging and rewarding volunteer, Simply enter and see:
- Loads of hospitality on the day.
- Free entry to post race celebrations.
- Discount to volunteers considering an event later.
- Accommodation if necessary
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