Long Way Round is back!
After a three-year wait, our annual fundraiser Long Way Round returns on 26th November 2022. All entries will receive a lovely new SEMRA buff.
Registration for the 2022 event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/long-way-round-2022-registration-423367763377
This is a 15km walk/run over local roads, forest tracks and open mountainside around Clonmel.
The event starts at Gaelcholáiste Cheitínn, The Mall, Clonmel.
Route Map for 2022 is included in the Participant Booklet
CHECK IN – IMPORTANT TIMES
16:45 – 19:00 Check in for walkers & runners
18:15 Runners Depart
18:20 onwards Staggered departure of walkers
From 16.45. onward the participants can collect their number and “SEMRA Buff”.
Please note that ALL participants will be checked out at the start line and all participants must be formally checked in again at the finish line so that we know you are safely off the route. If you leave the walk before the end, you must let one of the marshals know that you have left by giving them your name and registration number.
View invite to runners video here.
Suggested equipment list for participants
- High Vis Vest – Mandatory
- Head torch / torch with spare batteries – Mandatory
- Clothing should be adequate for the conditions – warm and waterproof. Do pack some raingear (it is Ireland).
- Suitable footwear for an open mountain environment.
- Whistle
- Bivvy bag
- Hat & Gloves
- Basic first aid kit including plasters/compeed
- Food and water sufficient for the duration of the event
- Map(s) covering the route and a compass – OSI sheet no’s 74 & 75. Map app on your phone (with battery backup)
- Mobile phone (and battery backup) fully charged and working
- A rucksack to carry it all.
Looking forward to meeting everyone again on Saturday the 26th November 2022.
If you have any questions or if you want to donate or become a sponsor of the event please contact us at info@semra.ie.
Here is a link to Facebook Album of photos from LWR 2019
Timings for Long Way Round from Premier Timing Systems here.
