Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon and Ultra 20/11

Ath36

Anybody know what length this race is ?
Is it invite only or open to all ?

Oisin11178

It hasnt been decided yet as of last week. Might be 40 miles or might be 52. Yeah im sure its open to the public but it will have a limited number of entrants. Ill get tom or pat to come on here when they get a chance to answer some questions.

Oisin11178

Eddie Murphy Memorial Sixmilebridge

20.11.2011

On Sunday the 20th of November, changed from 13th, the Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon and Ultra will be held in Sixmilebridge on its now famous 1 mile circuit, can here the groans already lol.

As memtioned as well as the marathon distance there will be 2 Ultra distances, one of 30 Miles and the other of 52.4 miles, double marathon distance. More details to follow soon.
This is info from 1 of the race organisers pat o keefe. These are the final distances and dates ect... so happy days.

corkrunner71

How small a number do you think will be accepted for this event ? Is this the same marathon from Nov 2010. I think that was very limited entry if not invite only. Would be interested in the marathon myself.

runningcoach

corkrunner71 wrote: »

How small a number do you think will be accepted for this event ? Is this the same marathon from Nov 2010. I think that was very limited entry if not invite only. Would be interested in the marathon myself.

We will be increasing the size of the field to 100 this year as all the Entry fee (30 euros) will be given to Milford Hospice (Eddie's brother Tom has nominated this charity to benefit from the event ).

You will be able to enter on line with Run Ireland very soon.

corkrunner71

runningcoach wrote: »

We will be increasing the size of the field to 100 this year as all the Entry fee (30 euros) will be given to Milford Hospice (Eddie's brother Tom has nominated this charity to benefit from the event ).

You will be able to enter on line with Run Ireland very soon.

Thanks for that. Will keep an eye out for more info.

runningcoach

corkrunner71 wrote: »

Thanks for that. Will keep an eye out for more info.

Registration now open on Run Ireland.

Specials thanks to Run Ireland for all their support to ensure all the entry fees can be donated to Milford Hospice in Limerick.

baza1976

I just registered

RacoonQueen

baza1976 wrote: »

I just registered

For which one? :pac:

TFBubendorfer

I know I've already mentioned it on your facebook page, Tom, but I'm baffled why you're putting on a 30-mile race instead of a 50k.

runningcoach

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

I know I've already mentioned it on your facebook page, Tom, but I'm baffled why you're putting on a 30-mile race instead of a 50k.

Tom - The races on the day are in memory of Eddie with the goal of raising as much money as possible for Milford Hospice ( as nominated by Eddie's brother Tom ).

I really don't want any controversary arising over distances because it will take from a great day.

I am more than happy to discuss further offline with you but the last thing I want this thread to spiral into is something other than promoting a run in Honour of Eddie.

TFBubendorfer

runningcoach wrote: »

The races on the day are in memory of Eddie with the goal of raising as much money as possible for Milford Hospice ( as nominated by Eddie's brother Tom ).

That's good enough for me.

baza1976

RacoonQueen wrote: »

For which one? :pac:

The marathon

corkrunner71

Just registered for marathon. See ye there.

Zuppy

Nice to have a choice of two ultra distances. I hope it goes well for all the races. Great way to honour himself.

hunnymonster

which of us is doing this zuppy?

RacoonQueen

hunnymonster wrote: »

which of us is doing this zuppy?

Both of you, it's laps, if you pace it correctly baby will only be unattended for a few minutes per lap.

Zuppy

If I could only fix the nanny cam screen to my race belt, it would solve a lot of problems. :-)

TFBubendorfer

Why don't you take turns pushing the jogging stroller around the course?

Zuppy

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Why don't you take turns pushing the jogging stroller around the course?

Mmmh! If only I could get away with this. :-)

baza1976

Any idea how many people have registered and what the breakdown for each event is?

Just wondering how the training is going, or are most people waiting till after berlin, dublin etc.

B

diddleyland

registered for marathon!

dizzymom

i registered for the 30 miles
Its a first for me
No expectation in terms of finishing time
Did longford so have a bit of 'distance' in the legs, in terms of training- plan to do a few hilly runs & a lot of long slow runs, that 1 mile loop has a hill on every mile and its a long pull - just hoping it will NOT be icy :eek:

TFBubendorfer

Already looking forward to this, even though there is Dublin yet to come (never mind the half marathon on Saturday).

I've finally signed up for the 30 miles. It's the first time since the Connemara marathon in 2006 that I'm not running the longest distance offered in an organised multi-event.

runningcoach

baza1976 wrote: »

Any idea how many people have registered and what the breakdown for each event is?

Just wondering how the training is going, or are most people waiting till after berlin, dublin etc.

B

14 entered so far. 86 places remain to be filled. 30 ml race is most popular to date so far.

met about 30 lads at the marathon club race in connemara on saturday who will be coming but have not registered yet.

ultraman1

lookimn 4ward to this, will enter when i get permit off wife

Oisin11178

Ill sign up tonight for the double marathon:-)

Notwitch

Zuppy wrote: »

Mmmh! If only I could get away with this. :-)

Was watching Berlin marathon last month - in the space of about 20 minutes 2 guys passed pushing strollers. One was using the one handed 'hold method', the other the one handed 'push and then run to catch up method'.

elvis jones

Is there a cut off time for the 30 mile race ?

It would only mean adding on a bit to Dublin and its the sort of crazy thing that interests me:D

runningcoach

elvis jones wrote: »

Is there a cut off time for the 30 mile race ?

It would only mean adding on a bit to Dublin and its the sort of crazy thing that interests me:D

No cut off.you are more than welcome to partake. If you have a concern that it make you a long time then we can start you off earlier on the day. PM if you wish to discuss further.

elvis jones

runningcoach wrote: »

No cut off.you are more than welcome to partake. If you have a concern that it make you a long time then we can start you off earlier on the day. PM if you wish to discuss further.

Thanks,

I think i'll enter over the weekend and pop you a PM next week !

Oisin11178

Nicest RD ever and a great race lads.

aigster

I'm unlikely to make this but if anybody is thinking about it.... Stop thinking sign up!!!!
I met eddie pre Connemara and he was a pure gent..kept me calm pre my first ultra.you'll be in great company and honouring a great man.
Well done organisers.

Oisin11178

Im signed up for the 30 miler, all the cool people are doing it:D

menoscemo

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Im signed up for the 30 miler, all the cool people are doing it:D

Me too. I don't think I'll be racing this one. Should be good fun.

TFBubendorfer

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Im signed up for the 30 miler, all the cool people are doing it:D

All the cool ones, and me as well

Ath36

Three questions
Can anybody give a profile of the 1 Mile course. Hills etc.?
Are IPODs etc allowed or is course unsuited to them ?
Intend entering next week after pay day. Any liklihood thiswill be sold out before then ?

RacoonQueen

Oisin11178 wrote: »

Im signed up for the 30 miler, all the cool people are doing it:D

Thought you were doing the 52?

runningcoach

Ath36 wrote: »

Three questions
Can anybody give a profile of the 1 Mile course. Hills etc.?
Are IPODs etc allowed or is course unsuited to them ?
Intend entering next week after pay day. Any liklihood thiswill be sold out before then ?

Check out attached for the course profile http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/25419555F

IPODs - ideally no for your own safety as you will encounter traffic on the course and also because you will miss out on all the craic during the race.

I will incl you on starters list. sign up on runireland when suits .

runningcoach

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Thought you were doing the 52?

What race are you doing RQ ?

Oisin11178

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Thought you were doing the 52?

Not well at the moment, 30 is far enough. The wife will kill me if i did 52:D

RacoonQueen

runningcoach wrote: »

What race are you doing RQ ?

I won't be able to do any unfortunately.

hunnymonster

hunnymonster wrote: »

which of us is doing this zuppy?

after protracted negoiations, mostly carried out at 3am, it's MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, just entered ;-)

TFBubendorfer

hunnymonster wrote: »

after protracted negoiations, mostly carried out at 3am, it's MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, just entered ;-)

Did you use sex or violence on Zuppy (or both :rolleyes:)?

Zuppy

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

Did you use sex or violence on Zuppy (or both :rolleyes:)?

She just wore me down. I gave in to sleep. :-)

TFBubendorfer

Zuppy wrote: »

She just wore me down. I gave in to sleep. :-)

Which shows that she's better suited to endurance events like that anyway

runningcoach

Thanks to all who have entered so far and a remainder to anyone that intends to enter that no entries will be taken on the day. Please sign up on Run Ireland to avoid dissapointment.

For those taking part in Dublin and I am sure many will ask "whats your next marathon ?" Please spread the word on the Eddie Murphy Memorial race events especially to those who want to try out a Ultra Race.

corkrunner71

runningcoach wrote: »

Thanks to all who have entered so far and a remainder to anyone that intends to enter that no entries will be taken on the day. Please sign up on Run Ireland to avoid dissapointment.

For those taking part in Dublin and I am sure many will ask "whats your next marathon ?" Please spread the word on the Eddie Murphy Memorial race events especially to those who want to try out a Ultra Race.

How are the entries going ? Are there many slots still available ?

runningcoach

corkrunner71 wrote: »

How are the entries going ? Are there many slots still available ?

Approx. 50 slots to be filled.

Alicano

I have that very bitter taste of missing a pb in the dcm.
Would love a second shot. only two questions.
Are we talking a nice flat 1 mile loop?
And is there space for one more!?
Many thanks.

runningcoach

Alicano wrote: »

I have that very bitter taste of missing a pb in the dcm.
Would love a second shot. only two questions.
Are we talking a nice flat 1 mile loop?
And is there space for one more!?
Many thanks.

No worries on entering but it's not a PB course as you have 400 mtrs of a hill on each lap.