15th May update: A race website - www.runconnemara.com - will be operational within a few days. It will be possible to register for the open race on this website. All overseas entrants are guaranteed entry and can make travel arrangements. There will be significant international TV coverage of the race.
The IAU Trail World Championships will take place in Connemara, Ireland on 9th July 2011.
Connemara is a spectacularly beautiful area in County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. The event will be operated in the area of Connemara National Park and its surrounding environs starting at the world famous Kylemore Abbey and finishing in the nearby village of Letterfrack. Athletes will cover a total distance of 71km, primarily in two large circular loops that encompass mountains, grassland trails, compacted gravel trails, loose rock trails and open countryside. The course is undoubtedly a tough one that could well suit 100km runners, long distance mountain runners and 24 hour runners alike, as well as dedicated trail athletes. The event is both an individual and team competition. Men's and women's teams can comprise a maximum of 6 people with 3 to score. Each federation can send a maximum of 9 male and 9 female competitors, e.g. a full team + 3 individual athletes. Competitors in the team competition will automatically count in the individual race. Team positions are decided on the basis of the cumulative time of the top three finishers.
The IAU is sending invitations to all 50 member federations. Please click here for the GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET.
Please note: An open race will operate concurrently with the IAU Trail World Championships, but only contestants entered by their national federations will be counted in the results of the IAU Trail World Championships.
Entries for the open race will be available through www.runconnemara.com in May.
Richard Donovan
Chairman
UltraRunning Ireland
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