SIGN IN AND NUMBER COLLECTION:

@ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

13:30-15:30 Saturday, 3rd May 2025

 

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:

16:00 Saturday, 3rd May 2025 WTF 130km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

All participants must arrive no later than 15:45 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:

Drop bags can be left in the designated drop bag area at the start/finish marquee which will be supervised at all times during the 130km race. The drop bag area will close at 18:00 on Sunday, 4th May and all items must be removed before this time.

RACE CUT-OFFS:

We have strict cut off times for all loops, at an average of 8 hours per loop (24 hours for all 3 loops combined). Any participant missing a cut-off will not be permitted to continue and if it is the overall loop 3 cut-off that is missed the result recorded will be a DNF and no finishers medal will be awarded.

Loop 1 Cut-off @ 00:00

Loop 2 Cut-off @ 08:00

Loop 3 Cut-off @ 16:00

 

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 and a drop bag area.

 

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 including trophy presentations to 1st Male and 1st Female will take place in The Lobster Bar, Waterville on Sunday, 4th May @ 18:30.

 

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:

  

Saturday, 3rd May

09:00 - 10:00 WTF 25km & WTF 2 Day sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

10:30 WTF 25km & WTF 2 Day Stage 1 Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

10:00 Finish Line Marquee/Aid Station (130km Drop-Bag Zone) Opens @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

13:30 - 15:30 WTF 130km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

15:30 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 25km and 2 Day Race Stage @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

16:00 WTF 130km Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:00 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Opens @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)

18:45 - 21:00 Casual gathering @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

19:30 - 21:30 The Trail Running Film Festival Screening @ Tech Amergin, Waterville

00:00 WTF 130km Loop 1 Cut-Off

 

Sunday, 4th May

06:30 - 08:30 WTF 43km sign in and number collection @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

08:00 WTF 130km Loop 2 Cut-Off

09:00 WTF 43km & 2 Day Stage 2 Start @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

14:00 Paul’s Halfway House Aid Station Closes @ Glenmore School House (22km point on loop)

16:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 130km Ultra

16:00 WTF Kids Run @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:00 Finish Line cut-off for WTF 43km and 2 Day Race Stage 2 @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:15 Finish Line Marquee Closed @ Mick O’Dwyer Park, Waterville

18:30 - 18:45 WTF Awards Ceremony @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville

18:45 - 21:00 Casual gathering @ The Lobster Bar & Restaurant, Waterville