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mickleod · 07-07-2012, 11:38

Hi folks,
Just looking for a bit of info on an event that we are planning to run. All proceeds will go to Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, so i hope you won't mind answering a poll for us.

We are planning a 3/4 marathon distance (or a little shorter) trail race in the Dublin Mountains at the moment. We are looking for a bit of input on the date and also what is a reasonable price for the event.

We have earmarked 6th October for the run, so three weeks in advance of the Dublin City Marathon. Is this something you'd do as prep for your marathon?

The price we have thought about is 45 euro. Given that all proceeds go to charity, is this a reasonable cost?

Thanks in advance,
Mick O Donnell.

BeepBeep67 · 07-07-2012, 14:10

6th of October will clash with XC Day 1 (7th) for most counties

Slogger Jogger · 07-07-2012, 18:02

Clashes too with the well regarded 3/4 marathon in Athlone which is establishing itself as a great preparation race for the Dublin City marathon.

i008787 · 08-07-2012, 17:55

Agree with the sentiment that if it clashes with the 3/4 marathon in Athlone you will lose loads of potential runners.

View Poll Results: Please select from the options below, concerning the date and price.
6th October is spot on as a date	5	26.32%
I would prefer a date earlier than 6th October	8	42.11%
I would prefer a date later than 6th October	1	5.26%
The date isn't a big deal for me, I'd like to do the event in any case	4	21.05%
45 euro is too expensive	12	63.16%
45 euro is a reasonable price	5	26.32%
I would like the option to contribute more, given that the money goes towards mountain rescue	0	0%
I would prefer a fixed price structure to a sponsorship structure	14	73.68%
I would prefer a sponsorship structure to a fixed price structure.	1	5.26%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

07-07-2012, 11:38	#1
mickleod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	Input reqd. - 30km Dublin Mountains Hi folks, Just looking for a bit of info on an event that we are planning to run. All proceeds will go to Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team, so i hope you won't mind answering a poll for us. We are planning a 3/4 marathon distance (or a little shorter) trail race in the Dublin Mountains at the moment. We are looking for a bit of input on the date and also what is a reasonable price for the event. We have earmarked 6th October for the run, so three weeks in advance of the Dublin City Marathon. Is this something you'd do as prep for your marathon? The price we have thought about is 45 euro. Given that all proceeds go to charity, is this a reasonable cost? Thanks in advance, Mick O Donnell. Last edited by mickleod; 07-07-2012 at 11:48.

08-07-2012, 17:55	#4
i008787 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 121 Adverts \| Friends	Sounds good idea Agree with the sentiment that if it clashes with the 3/4 marathon in Athlone you will lose loads of potential runners.

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07-07-2012, 14:10	#2
BeepBeep67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wicklow - but still a Galway man at heart Posts: 4,649 Adverts \| Friends	6th of October will clash with XC Day 1 (7th) for most counties

07-07-2012, 18:02	#3
Slogger Jogger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the hills, Annacurra, Co. Wicklow. Posts: 4,776 Adverts \| Friends	Clashes too with the well regarded 3/4 marathon in Athlone which is establishing itself as a great preparation race for the Dublin City marathon.