INSTRUCTIONS
Some details of the event change from year to year - in particular the precise location of the start/finish and how to get there and final Health and Safety information.
Details will be published in this section on or around 6th September. In the meantime here are some perennial instructions to note in conjunction with the Rules:
- Courses are planned using the Mournes Map 1:25000, published by the Ordnance Survey, every competitor is advised to be in possession of this map which is available from most good outdoor pursuits shops in Northern Ireland or by ordering one with your event entry.
- Gas and other last minute items may be purchased from Jackson Sports on the Saturday morning at the event centre. Please ORDER your particular type of gas canister from Jacksons well in advance.
- A bit of advice for newcomers to the sport - keep your rucksack as light as possible.!!
- There is usually no camping at the Event Centre. There will be parking and somewhere to stash spare clothing etc. Any change will be in the Final Instructions.
- On Day 1 the teams start at intervals between 08:30 and 10:30. When using the Online Entry system teams may select their own start time from a list of available times. If entering by post, teams will only be able to request a preference. The online Team Lists will show the Start Times.
- Teams need to allow time for registration, gear check and walk to the start on Day 1.
- We use the SPORT-Ident electronic timing system. One small "SI Card" will be attached to the wrist of one team member and must be worn throughout the event. More detailed instructions will be given later.
- All equipment must be carried by the team throughout the event. Any dumping will penalised by disqualification.
- At the overnight campsite teams are expected to continue to be self-sufficient however, running water (usually from a stream), Portaloos and a skip (see dumping rule) are provided. The campsite is off-limits to visitors.
- On day 2 reveille will be around 07:00 and there will be a mass start for each class at approx 08:00.
- Finishers will be gear-checked.
- Sandwiches and drinks will be provided at the finish.
N.B. The courses are planned using the Mournes Map 1:25000, published by the Ordnance Survey, every competitor is advised to be in possession of this map which is available from most good outdoor pursuits shops in Northern Ireland or by ordering one with your event entry.
