The weather conditions for the race look like it will be mild with temperatures around 9 deg C with a strong breeze from the west.
A cold front will cross over Dungarvan very early on Sunday morning and it should have passed by the time the race starts at 11am.
It is likely to be dry but showers are a possibility.
The big issue weather wise is likely to be the wind. It's forecast to be around 35kph and that will certainly be a strong headwind from miles 3 to 5.
From miles 5 to 8, that wind will be behind the runners and it will lose a lot of its cooling effect. Those who are overdressed for the race may feel that it is very warm at that stage.
As it's so mild, I'd recommend a singlet or a short sleeve dry fit top. If you feel slightly cold at the start line then you're wearing just enough.
As for the course, it is the has changed slightly from the last time is was held in 2020.
The big issue weather wise is likely to be the wind. It's forecast to be around 35kph and that will certainly be a strong headwind from miles 3 to 5.
From miles 5 to 8, that wind will be behind the runners and it will lose a lot of its cooling effect. Those who are overdressed for the race may feel that it is very warm at that stage.
As it's so mild, I'd recommend a singlet or a short sleeve dry fit top. If you feel slightly cold at the start line then you're wearing just enough.
As for the course, it is the has changed slightly from the last time is was held in 2020.
First off, here is a preview of the old course which is more or less the same as the new course. The preview can be seen here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/03/waterford009.html
What has changed are the start and finish.
The Start...
As you can see, the start line has just moved up the road a bit so no big change.
The Finish...
This change is more substantial. On the 2020 course, runners turned off left near the 9 mile mark and ran up a hill which reached 20m ASL. Down right at the next junction... down a hill to the main road... through the roundabout ...and a sharp left to the run in to the finish line.
On the new course, runners will stay in the hard shoulder of the main road. Left at the junction before the roundabout and up a small hill... then two rights and the finish line.
The difference isn't huge but if anything, it might be slightly faster as the 20m hill is gone in the last mile.
Thanks John, that's great information.
ReplyDeleteSean Hennessy