The Garden Of Ireland Run : 7k : 16/07/2011

BeepBeep67

I'm going to be giving up some time in supporting this event where all proceeds will go to the Bray Cancer Support Centre.
Potentially a great event, a unique opportunity to run within the grounds of Powerscourt and a BBQ to boot afterwards for your post race nutrition

Join our 7k Run and 3k Family Walk in support of Bray Cancer Support Centre in Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry Co. Wicklow. Run for the first time in the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate. Walkers start at 5.30pm Runners start at 6pm Enjoy the post race family fun evening in the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate including a BBQ, entertainment and more. All proceeds to Bray Cancer Support Centre, who provide free cancer support services to people with cancer in the Wicklow & South Dublin areas. www.braycancersupport.ie

Registration is now open: http://www.runireland.com/events/garden-ireland-run-aid-bray-cancer-support-centre

BeepBeep67

A little more info from the race flyer.

menoscemo

Hey BeepBeep. This one seems to be advertising itself as a charity race and in fairness the entry fee is a bit steep. Since so many people have been caught out in the past thinking that their entry fee is going to Charity, can you provide any info on how much is going to Charity? Is the Bray cancer Support centre Organising the race and going to be in receipt of all profits? Or are they just the nominated charity for the race? There is basically nothing about this on the Flyer. I think people here should be given this information before deciding to do a race (in general- not just for this race in particular).

BeepBeep67

Good point thanks for raising.

The Bray Cancer Society are the organisers and myself and a few others are just lending our experience, the majority of the entry fee is going directly to the Charity minus some minor expenses and online entry fees, etc (so far anyone involved has dontated their services or time FOC).

menoscemo

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Good point thanks for raising.

The Bray Cancer Society are the organisers and myself and a few others are just lending our experience, the majority of the entry fee is going directly to the Charity minus some minor expenses and online entry fees, etc (so far anyone involved has dontated their services or time FOC).

Thanks, that's what I tought. Of course expenses should be taken from the fees to cover costs on the day (timing, water etc), but if all the profits are going to the charity they should probably state that in the flyer. The race might get a lot more people attending if everyone is aware of that.

Peckham

BeepBeep - do you have an idea yet of the course for this? Even whether it is on road/grass, and is it hilly or otherwise?

Its timing and distance fit in well for me as an interim target in advance of the Frank Duffy 10 miler, so I'd want a course that I could have a lash at.

BeepBeep67

I'll see can I get hold of a map tomorrow - I'd say it's a challenging course with a good downhill and uphill section in it - but very runable.

BeepBeep67

Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/35892898

BeepBeep67

Course has had a minor change to help with logistics: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/30538658

dunkelgrun

Have signed up! Anyone know if this chip timed?

BeepBeep67

This will be hand timed as the aim is to keep costs low.

AlmostQuick

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I'll see can I get hold of a map tomorrow - I'd say it's a challenging course with a good downhill and uphill section in it - but very runable.

I can't tell from the map, is the run on grass/ trail or on tarmac? I'll be there anyway.

BeepBeep67

I was up there this evening for a meeting and this has the potential to be a cracking event.
It's a challenging course starting with a slight incline within the grounds of Powerscourt, after 1k you exit onto the Glencree road for about 400mts before heading downhill on a minor road (heading back towards the waterfall), some rolling ups and downs follow before you head back into the estate @ 4.4k and finish with a tricky uphill in the last k.
Logistically there will be changing areas, baggage area, post race massage, toilets and a BBQ, music and bouncy castle (to shake out the lactic acid ) - so bring the family and get them to do the walk and then then can hang around for the food and fun.

BeepBeep67

Quick update on this with regard to prizes:
1st male and female - €75 each
2nd male and female - €40 each
3rd male and female - €30 each
Masters prizes are currently being sorted.
Detailed map attached also.

AlmostQuick

You can still enter the run for €20 on runireland, was supposed to be just the early-bird price rising to €25?

BeepBeep67

AlmostQuick wrote: »

You can still enter the run for €20 on runireland, was supposed to be just the early-bird price rising to €25?

Hi, I had a quick chat with the race director and based on feedback they had decided to fix the price at €20 - all going to a good cause.

NinjaStudent

Will there be a guaranteed entry on the day?

BeepBeep67

NinjaStudent wrote: »

Will there be a guaranteed entry on the day?

Just got confirmation that there will be registration on the day between 4pm and 5pm.

thirstywork2

great option for anyone who didnt get into the 5miler in the phoenix park.Be one for the diary next year

donothoponpop

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Just got confirmation that there will be registration on the day between 4pm and 5pm.

Guaranteed 7k pb time.. see you Saturday, will bring the family.

dunkelgrun

Thanks to all concerned - a very enjoyable race

AlmostQuick

Fantastic race, hope this becomes an annual event. Pity about the rain. Well done to the organisers.

BeepBeep67

A note from the organisers:

The day in general was a great success, with fantastic support and a great turn out for both the walk and the run. Unfortunately at the top of the race there was an issue with a gate that should have been opened which not opened on time. This meant the 2 runners that were leading at that stage ran past this gate, fortunately the rest of the runners were able to proceed as planned, but impacted the overall placings.
The Race Director and organisers would like to appologise for this incident.
An official response will be posted early next week once they have had time to discuss, route cause and discuss with the 2 runners impacted.

Thanks for everyones support today.

gerard65

Dispite the 'mishap' it sounds like a good event BB. If its goes again next year I'm in. I've had enough of the 'lark in the park':pac:

NinjaStudent

Surprisingly tough course for a road run, nice mix of ups and downs, and a great atmosphere. Unfortunate for the two guys in front, does anyone know if they managed to finish?

Peckham

Great race, bar the gate incident. Course was INCREDIBLY tough, and possibly unsuited to a race of this type. The very steep downhills on slippy roads could have led to some falls, especially amongst less experienced runners. The steep uphill finish was a total killer!

My first race since marathon last autumn, and first at this distance in a long time. 28:35, and 6th or 7th place I think.

BeepBeep67

Results: http://www.braycancersupport.ie/2011_7k_Results.pdf

dunkelgrun

Peckham wrote: »

Great race, bar the gate incident. Course was INCREDIBLY tough, and possibly unsuited to a race of this type. The very steep downhills on slippy roads could have led to some falls, especially amongst less experienced runners. The steep uphill finish was a total killer!

My first race since marathon last autumn, and first at this distance in a long time. 28:35, and 6th or 7th place I think.

I agree with you about the uphill finish, it was the first time ever in a race where I thought I was going to get sick :eek:. (First time doing an evening race and wasn't sure what to have for lunch). I walked for 30s or so and got myself going again.

That said, I'd love to do it again next year. Great views around the back of the course.

One thing I noticed was that with the uphill start the field became spread out really quickly.

dunkelgrun

here's the course if anyone's interested
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/99562747

Timmaay

122m from the lowest point to the highest!! I think we can classify this as a hill run on the roads Great event and fantastic looking course. I may give it a shot next year defo.

lego11

Hi there

did the race yesterday eve, wondering when the results will be posted or when they will be available.

thanks
JJ

BeepBeep67

lego11 wrote: »

Hi there

did the race yesterday eve, wondering when the results will be posted or when they will be available.

thanks
JJ

see post #27

lego11

Doh

sorry about that, only saw all the other posts now, thanks a mill

JJ

PS I found it so hard, felt like a 10k rather than 7.

NinjaStudent

Some photos of the run here:

http://www.wicklownews.net/index.php/2011/07/great-turnout-for-bray-cancer-support/

Wally Runs

Great evening, well done all there. Our kids loved the 3 k walk, especially getting their own number to pin on themselves (they even pinned them to their PJ’s that night). Very well organised especially given the weather which must have upset the numbers on the night quite a bit.

As for the race itself, it would have been something to have been able to take in the formal gardens too but, I guess that is a possibility for another time. I had been on the final hill before so I had some notion of it; I think most runners gave up running just short of the top not knowing they were so close, as the crest was around a bend.

Take in the Gardens and pop on 3 Km for 2012.