Adamstown 10k Road Race Sat Sept 11th

downthemiddle · 02-08-2010 01:45PM #1

The annual Adamstown Road Race will be held on Saturday September 11th starting at 2.00 p.m. All proceeds from this race will be shared between the National Council for the Blind Ireland, Pieta House and the local primary schools.
Following on from the success of last year's inaugral 8k race where we had 500 entries the race will take place again this year with a new of changes which we feel will improve the event.
The race has been increased in length by 2 k and will now incorporate Tandy's Lane, a quiet tree lined country road, as well as the fast flat roads within the Adamstown complex. It is an ideal course for anyone seeking a PB.
The race will start and finish beside the local primary schools. Changing facilities will be available in the schools.
The start and finish area are easily accessible by both bus and train.
The entry fee has been reduced to reflect the economic climate and the 15 euro entry fee includes a goody bag.
Further information is available from www.adamstown10k.ie

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Abhainn · 14-08-2010 12:05PM

3 stars (average)

Anyone doing this? Pity this and the Firhouse 10k are on the same day

shels4ever · 14-08-2010 12:23PM

Abhainn wrote: »

Anyone doing this? Pity this and the Firhouse 10k are on the same day

Yep big pity, both fast flat races

menoscemo · 15-08-2010 03:11AM

That's a real bummer, can they not change it to the following week? deinately doing firhouse, but would have loved to do this too.

petermijackson · 15-08-2010 12:46PM

Anybody have an opinion on which of these would be faster?

tommysparks · 18-08-2010 08:07AM

would anyone have a link to the firhouse 10k?
thanks

RoyMcC · 18-08-2010 08:49AM

Good changes downthemiddle (a) extending to a standard 10k and (b) changing facilities

Hope it goes well.

downthemiddle · 18-08-2010 06:23PM

RoyMcC wrote: »

Good changes downthemiddle (a) extending to a standard 10k and (b) changing facilities Hope it goes well.

Thanks Roy. We have also organised family entertainment for the day so athletes can have a day out with their families.
In reply to which race is more suitable for a P.B. I can't speak for the Firhouse race but our route is very flat and fast. There is no climb of any significance. The road network is new so the surfaces within the Adamstown complex are excellent for running on and the roads will be free from traffic.

peanuthead · 23-08-2010 02:04AM

thinking of doing this

downthemiddle · 01-09-2010 06:14PM

Just a reminder that the closing date for online registration is next Saturday September 4th.

downthemiddle · 03-09-2010 08:04AM

In conjunction with the race a family entertainment day has been organised. This includes live music,an African drumming band, a carnival, a magician, a minature train and food vendors. It is envisaged that this will be an event for athletes and their families.

sonkal · 09-09-2010 09:20AM

4 stars (good)

Definately going to do this, can't wait. Will have to see what the weather is like before deciding whether to bring the kids or not. But it is a really nice idea having the family day too. Is the registration in the educate together school??

stmochtas · 09-09-2010 09:24AM

tommysparks wrote: »

would anyone have a link to the firhouse 10k?
thanks

http://www.bhaa.ie/

downthemiddle · 09-09-2010 05:30PM

sonkal wrote: »

Definately going to do this, can't wait. Will have to see what the weather is like before deciding whether to bring the kids or not. But it is a really nice idea having the family day too. Is the registration in the educate together school??

Registration, bag drop, competitor parking and changing facilities are all available in Adamstown Community College which is beside the primary schools.

sonkal · 10-09-2010 11:33PM

4 stars (good)

Thats great, thanks. ROll on tomorrow

cwgatling · 11-09-2010 04:27PM

4 stars (good)

Really enjoyed this one even though my legs were dead tired. Fantastic organisation - really top notch. Thanks to all involved!

Krusty_Clown · 11-09-2010 05:18PM

Was it flat? Windy? Raining?

cwgatling · 11-09-2010 05:49PM

4 stars (good)

No hills of any significance (IMO) which was good. 1 40ft climb over 1.5 miles was the biggest one.
Pretty windy alright. The last mile and a half was a straight run down a new road with the wind against us. Then again, we had that wind at our backs for the run out...
Just as I was coming over the 6 mile mark the heavens opened for an awful shower and there was even a clap of thunder. It dried up grand after about 10 minutes.
Changing facilities, music, fair crowd - couldn't fault this race.

Looks like Firhouse went well for ye too - well done!

Slogger Jogger · 11-09-2010 06:04PM

Your time is probably better again by a few secs if you started near the back of the pack if the results are gun time only (no chip timing an' all).

Well done all.

sonkal · 11-09-2010 06:06PM

4 stars (good)

Yeah, have to agree, the organisation was second to none, I live locally and went down at about 11 to register, they had plenty of stewarts out to direct you even then. The last 2k was tough running against the wind and the monsoon rains

, was absolutely drenched but at least I was near the finish so could just jump in the car and come home. Brilliant race highly recommend it for next year.

sonkal · 11-09-2010 06:14PM

4 stars (good)

Anyone know if the results are been posted onlin???

downthemiddle · 11-09-2010 06:58PM

Results are available here http://www.precisiontiming.net/result/view/id/100
Thanks to all who supported the race and for all the positive comments.

sonkal · 11-09-2010 07:14PM

4 stars (good)

Hi thanks for the link for results, My time does not seem to be up there. I would have places somewhere between 62 and 67 my bib no was 266. Any ideas why I'm not there???:(

downthemiddle · 11-09-2010 07:19PM

In the official print out I have you finished in 67th place in a time of 47:36 placing you seventh in the senior female category. I will check out why there is a typo on the website.

sonkal · 11-09-2010 07:21PM

4 stars (good)

Ah thanks a million for that.

sonkal · 11-09-2010 08:17PM

4 stars (good)

Oh I see what the problem is regarding my results "Sarita and Baby Johnston" place 67 have my bib no and time. Thanks again for a a very enjoyable day.

dunneryan · 11-09-2010 09:02PM

Really enjoyed the race today - Well done to the organisers... Looking forward to it again next year

Birdsong · 11-09-2010 09:15PM

3 stars (average)

Great race , organisation was 2nd to none. My own legs were like lead to start with so slowed me down a bit. Very enjoyable, and a good buzz around.

aero2k · 11-09-2010 09:59PM

4 stars (good)

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Was it flat? Windy? Raining?

Yes!

aero2k · 11-09-2010 10:03PM

4 stars (good)

First I have to declare an interest as I know one of the organisers.

However, I think it's fair to say this was the best set-up race I've ever experienced. Closed roads, great marshalling pre-race to the parking area, and great organisation there. Very efficient number collection. Some people mightn't like the out and back bits but the course was flat with great conditions underfoot. Nice to have somewhere dry to change afterwards as well.

I'll be back next year.

downthemiddle · 11-09-2010 11:03PM

aero2k wrote: »

First I have to declare an interest as I know one of the organisers.

However, I think it's fair to say this was the best set-up race I've ever experienced. Closed roads, great marshalling pre-race to the parking area, and great organisation there. Very efficient number collection. Some people mightn't like the out and back bits but the course was flat with great conditions underfoot. Nice to have somewhere dry to change afterwards as well.

I'll be back next year.

Thanks for the kind words.
The good news is that you were in the prizes today winning your category. Congrats!

Adamstown 10k Road Race Sat Sept 11th

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