Clontarf Half Marathon and 5 Mile 3/7/2011

eoin ryan

Race website
Last years thread including poll results

Hi All,

Clontarf Half Marathon (formally Irish Multimarathon) and NEW 5mile is on the 3rd of July.

The event has been given an overhaul from name change to a new look website and the addition of the 5 mile race.

The registration will be much faster and we will also register people the night before to avoid conjestion.

The 5mile will start after the Half marathon in a different location on the course but they will both finish opposite the Garda station in Clontarf (the same place as last year). Half marathon will start at 10am (one hour earlier than previous years) and the 5 mile at 11.30am

The 5 mile might be a good form indicator/ warm up for the 5 mile in the park the following week and is limited to 450 entries. There is no limit on the Half marathon entries (maybe a 100,000 limit.... :rolleyes: )

Half marathon is €30
5 mile is €20

www.irishmultimarathon.com

tHE vAGGABOND

3 stars (average)

Entered this, as a reason/excuse to run somewhere else in Dublin and half a target for early DCM training

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

I did this last yr and it was a good race.

There was a sand storm on the beach on the way back in and a lot of people slowed to almost walking or started going backwards............i did the 1st have in 54 min but my second half was a disaster with the wind and sand:(

I'll be doing it again this time to better my time.

My only problem with last yrs race was the lack of marshalls at the end line. Like anyway i wanted to almost sprint to the end line and there were kids running all over the place. I had to jump to avoid one of them and almost took them out as i came past. So a better marshalled end line would be great !

Roll on July 3 !!!

tang1

3 stars (average)

Doing this myself, work in the area and its a serious flat route, good race for pb if its flat calm. No doubt it will be well organised like all Eoin's races.

Mike D

I'm gonna do this one again too. Like Elvis, my out time was good but I was running backwards on the beach and swallowing sand so I was disappointed with my finish time. Going back to get a PB this Year!

ultraman1

Mike D wrote: »

running on the beach...

maybe i will be corrected ,but afaik it cant be accuratly measured...

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

Last years was certified by AI. I believe the race director walked it will the lovely wheel to measure it.

My old polar with a foot pod was way off but those with garmins said it was spot on !

ultraman1

elvis jones wrote: »

Last years was certified by AI. I believe the race director walked it will the lovely wheel to measure it.

My old polar with a foot pod was way off but those with garmins said it was spot on !

a race isnt measured with a lovly wheel,nor with garmins,and if it was measured with a lovly wheel,it wouldnt have a permit..

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

ultraman1 wrote: »

a race isnt measured with a lovly wheel,nor with garmins,and if it was measured with a lovly wheel,it wouldnt have a permit..

hey i didn't measure it i'm only saying that those who finished with garmins said the distance was spot on.........how is it measured ?

eoin ryan

ultraman1 wrote: »

a race isnt measured with a lovly wheel,nor with garmins,and if it was measured with a lovly wheel,it wouldnt have a permit..

Wonderful - the main race promoter for Kildare on boards.ie is posting on another half marathon site and throwing in a wobbler.... :rolleyes:
I'll take it as a compliment
The course was bang on last year.

Oisin11178

I must say i measured the course spot on last year.m I always wondered how you would measure with a jones counter on sand alright:D

paddylast

Eoin

Just an FYI. I think the date on the website needs to be updated.

Under the section Course...Half marathon is the below.

Race Day Timings – Sunday 4th July

ultraman1

eoin ryan wrote: »

Wonderful - the main race promoter for Kildare on boards.ie is posting on another half marathon site and throwing in a wobbler.... :rolleyes:
I'll take it as a compliment
The course was bang on last year.

First of all im not a race promoter for kildare,as i said in a previous thread id answer any questions that i could regarding to that race as i know the RD, i d made that very clear in the post and i like you to retract that comment...regarding your race,im not throwing a wobbler as you put it,i was simply wondering how you accuratly measure a race with a jones counter on sand and maybe you could let us know if it was measured with a jones counter and if it has a measurement cert off a qualifid course measurer provided by AAI.....

rasher_m

ultraman1 wrote: »

First of all im not a race promoter for kildare,as i said in a previous thread id answer any questions that i could regarding to that race as i know the RD, i d made that very clear in the post and i like you to retract that comment...regarding your race,im not throwing a wobbler as you put it,i was simply wondering how you accuratly measure a race with a jones counter on sand and maybe you could let us know if it was measured with a jones counter and if it has a measurement cert off a qualifid course measurer provided by AAI.....

Can we keep this friendly...I want to enjoy reading posts...thx

rasher_m

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

Entered this, as a reason/excuse to run somewhere else in Dublin and half a target for early DCM training

Yeah, im thinking of entering it too for some early training for the marathon. I think the dublin half is too close to the time even though id say i'll run it too providing i keep the training and motivation going:D
Id also like to try running a flat half marathon and see if i can get a pb.

Jacky08

Anyone doing this - I found it great prep for my DCM training last year
A tough,tough course if the wind is up ;-)) but a really enjoyable course to run.


http://www.irishmultimarathon.com/home.php

tHE vAGGABOND

3 stars (average)

Yea there are a few doing it alright - there was a small thread about it a few weeks ago..

Im doing it, as an excuse to run somewhere new in Dublin and have a focus for around then

Jacky08

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

Yea there are a few doing it alright - there was a small thread about it a few weeks ago..

Im doing it, as an excuse to run somewhere new in Dublin and have a focus for around then

Well the views are great and you get to tun on a beach - but if the wind is up - be prepared:)

glennhysen

4 stars (good)

I'm running the Longford marathon at the end of August so this half marathon fits in very well in my training plan. I see its being run by the same person who organises the Wexford half marathon, which is a very well run event. So I'll be hoping for similar organisation for this one.

Woddle

Has anyone got a garmin profile for this race that they can share here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055603562&page=8
Thanks

WithCheesePlease

Woddle wrote: »

Has anyone got a garmin profile for this race that they can share here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055603562&page=8
Thanks

If someone wants to point me towards the route I'll run it next weekend and post it up... It's along my typical running route and I've to do ~10 miles next weekend anyway so I might as well do the 13.

EDIT: Nevermind, I found the course map here. Will lash it up next Friday evening, unless anyone else beats me to it!

Woddle

WithCheesePlease wrote: »

If someone wants to point me towards the route I'll run it next weekend and post it up... It's along my typical running route and I've to do 10ish next weekend anyway so I might as well do the 13.

Might help
http://www.irishmultimarathon.com/homeB.php?page=course

firemouth

considering signing up for this one,originally liked the sound of the very flat course but then seen the beach section and now im not so sure.anyone out there run this before?and if so,how did you find the beach section?

Oisin11178

firemouth wrote: »

considering signing up for this one,originally liked the sound of the very flat course but then seen the beach section and now im not so sure.anyone out there run this before?and if so,how did you find the beach section?

I ran this both years and i also ran the beach section a couple of times last week. It was lovely and flat. There is a powdery section getting onto the flat wetter stuff but its about 100m so no bother to you.

firemouth

Oisin11178 wrote: »

I ran this both years and i also ran the beach section a couple of times last week. It was lovely and flat. There is a powdery section getting onto the flat wetter stuff but its about 100m so no bother to you.

cheers Oisin been looking for a nice flat half to set a new pb will probably give it a go now

Oisin11178

firemouth wrote: »

cheers Oisin been looking for a nice flat half to set a new pb will probably give it a go now

I did a big pb on this 2 years ago when the weather was perfect. No breeze and lovely and hot, maybe 2 hot. Last years race was the polar oppisite. Worst headwind ive ever ran into but it was a great challange. If the weather is favourable this is a bigtime pb course, if not headdown and grit the teeth:D

tang1

3 stars (average)

Can anybody tell me if theres pacers for this??

clubcard

2 stars (poor)

What are the prizes for this race?

eoin ryan

Sorry for late reply

Yes there will be Pacers

1, 30
1, 45
2 hr

Prizes are on website http://www.irishmultimarathon.com/homeB.php?page=prizes

huskerdu

I am dithering about entering the 5 mile, and I see that there is a limit of 450 entrants.

Does anyone know if this limit is likely to be reached soon or can I dither for another while ?

Thanks,

eoin ryan

Hi,

I don't think we're gonna reach capacity. So you have time to ponder

Few things on website worth noting:
News

• Online entry closes on the 30th June
• NEW Pacers for Half Marathon. Times: 1hr 30, 1hr 45 & 2hrs.
• Entries will be accepted at Registration* but please note Half Marathon participants will not receive a Training Top and the fee remains €30.
• Entry for 5 mile at Registration will be €25.
• *At Registration on Sunday we will accept 50 entries ONLY for Half & for 5 mile. Suggest you enter in advance to avoid disappointment.
• 5 Mile return to Car park. Dublin bus timetable to St Ann's Park (pick up across road from finish). Buses go every 20mins. Fare included in entry (until 2pm). Bus No 130

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

Due to some little problems ( nothing can be done by Eoin ) i wont be on the mic on the day...............but will be running so looking forward to it !!!!

dub8

3 stars (average)

1 week to go... eeeeek! :eek:

anyone know the best way to get there from city centre, darts start too late on sunday morning ! thanks

RacoonQueen

elvis jones wrote: »

Due to some little problems ( nothing can be done by Eoin ) i wont be on the mic on the day...............but will be running so looking forward to it !!!!

Were you on it at the Wexford half? Was going to go over and ask but thought if it wasn't you I might freak the poor chap out!

Ray von

dub8 wrote: »

1 week to go... eeeeek! :eek:

anyone know the best way to get there from city centre, darts start too late on sunday morning ! thanks

130 bus from Lwr Abbey st will have you at the start line in 10 mins. Bus every 20/30 mins from 08:30.

rovers_runner

Just registered for this today, have a soft PB so fingers crossed I'll take a bit of time of that.
Forecast not great at the moment but winds don't seem too bad (NW / W).

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

rovers_runner wrote: »

Just registered for this today, have a soft PB so fingers crossed I'll take a bit of time of that.
Forecast not great at the moment but winds don't seem too bad (NW / W).

From last yr the wind is what i'd be worried about.......

rovers_runner

elvis jones wrote: »

From last yr the wind is what i'd be worried about.......

Was thinking that but a moderate NW / N wind shouldn't have too much of an effect ?
At least it would be at the back coming home anyhow.

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

rovers_runner wrote: »

Was thinking that but a moderate NW / N wind shouldn't have too much of an effect ?
At least it would be at the back coming home anyhow.

Hope so casue it was sand storm in the face last year:(

dub8

3 stars (average)

Ray von wrote: »

130 bus from Lwr Abbey st will have you at the start line in 10 mins. Bus every 20/30 mins from 08:30.

thanks for that ! will give that a go so!

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

Tried to register today and its all full - gutted.

Had just psyched myself up to do it

Ray von

eoin ryan wrote: »

Hi,

I don't think we're gonna reach capacity. So you have time to ponder

Few things on website worth noting:
News

• Online entry closes on the 30th June
• NEW Pacers for Half Marathon. Times: 1hr 30, 1hr 45 & 2hrs.
• Entries will be accepted at Registration* but please note Half Marathon participants will not receive a Training Top and the fee remains €30.
• Entry for 5 mile at Registration will be €25.
• *At Registration on Sunday we will accept 50 entries ONLY for Half & for 5 mile. Suggest you enter in advance to avoid disappointment.
• 5 Mile return to Car park. Dublin bus timetable to St Ann's Park (pick up across road from finish). Buses go every 20mins. Fare included in entry (until 2pm). Bus No 130

HeraldAm wrote: »

Tried to register today and its all full - gutted.

Had just psyched myself up to do it

See above, I think it is possible to register on the day.

RayCun

It doesn't say online registration is closed, it says the event is full.

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

Hey Ray von,

Cheers for the reply but I fear RayCun may be correct.

I'd say the race organiser (Eoin Ryan?) must be delighted that its already full.

eoin ryan

I would be if it were true...

There is a gremlin in the system. I've been on the phone to the Active guys to get it sorted.

It will be sorted at midday

Sorry bout confusion.

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

Ah brilliant - so I will be able to register

Thanks for all your replies.

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

It appears to be all fixed as I was just able to enter online there.

Thanks for sorting that out Eoin.

Hopefully you didn't lose any registrations as a result of the glitch.

Van.Bosch

2 stars (poor)

Just signed up for this - looking forward to it.

Hopefully there are no sand storms this year..

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

Van.Bosch wrote: »

Just signed up for this - looking forward to it.

Hopefully there are no sand storms this year..

Severely hoping there are no sandstorms - think I'll find it difficult enough without nature against me.

elvis jones

4 stars (good)

We all remember the race for 1 reason.........the sand storm and i had no sun glasses on me:(

I was sooooooooo slow becasue of it, i did the out loop in 64 min and the return took me almost 76 min:o

HeraldAm

4 stars (good)

I see the Markers are in KM's

* Q . Will the course be marked in miles or kilometres?
* Ans. The course is officially measured in km’s, so the marking on the day will also be in km’s.

but does anyone know how often they will be?