Jingle Bells 5K 03/12/2011

G-Money

Registration now open

http://www.donoreharriers.com/home_nav_9.html


The normal route (it was different in 2010)
Last year's thread

neilc

Myself and my 13 year old daughter entered this evening. She's so excited First 5k for both of us.

mrmorgan

any other way of paying besides a Credit Card. they dont accept laser which is odd

RacoonQueen

mrmorgan wrote: »

any other way of paying besides a Credit Card. they dont accept laser which is odd

You could print off an entry form http://www.donoreharriers.com/images/_client_specific/JingleBells2011Entry.pdf and send in a cheque/bank draft/postal order

Sprocket77

Anyone any idea which course they'll be using this year with the roadworks?

mrmorgan

RacoonQueen wrote: »

You could print off an entry form http://www.donoreharriers.com/images/_client_specific/JingleBells2011Entry.pdf and send in a cheque/bank draft/postal order

Thanks

daymobrew

Sprocket77 wrote: »

Anyone any idea which course they'll be using this year with the roadworks?

The Aware 5 mile will use the path on Chesterfield Ave between Furze Road and the finish line close to Acres Road.

With that in mind, maybe the Jingle Bells 5k could use the footpath between Furze Road and Ordnance Road and keep the rest of the route unchanged.

Younganne

4 stars (good)

just entered so as to keep the training going and keep the focus/interest after DCM2011....:D

Emer911

I'm in too. My young ywan is signed up too, so don't know if I'll get the chance to race it or not, but at least it gives me a goal to get out running for.
<the motivation is starting to slip since the marathon and the 1000 miles goals are done :rolleyes:>

Woddle

4 stars (good)

Just went and booked it now. I havn't raced since the race series 10 miler, so looking forward to it.

Mr Slow

Woddle wrote: »

Just went and booked it now. I havn't raced since the race series 10 miler, so looking forward to it.

Sub 20?

Krusty_Clown

4 stars (good)

Anyone know if everyone starts together (i.e. the under 16s and seniors)?

RacoonQueen

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Anyone know if everyone starts together (i.e. the under 16s and seniors)?

Yeah everyone starts together.

menoscemo

4 stars (good)

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Yeah everyone starts together.

What's the inside info on the route?

RacoonQueen

menoscemo wrote: »

What's the inside info on the route?

I have none. I've asked them a couple of times for route/map. Hopefully they'll have a map up on the site sometime tomorrow.

JosDel

Just wondering did active.com always charge a 10% processing fee,

captain P

4 stars (good)

JosDel wrote: »

Just wondering did active.com always charge a 10% processing fee,

I think I remember paying that before alright.

Course Map is here if anyone hasn't seen it: http://www.donoreharriers.com/images/_client_specific/JingleBellsMap2011(1).jpg

Mr Slow

captain P wrote: »

I think I remember paying that before alright.

Course Map is here if anyone hasn't seen it: http://www.donoreharriers.com/images/_client_specific/JingleBellsMap2011(1).jpg

It doesn't get much faster than that in the park, happy days.

Sprocket77

That looks like a pretty nice route, hopefully the wind will hold off for the Chesterfield Avenue section of it, then it'll really be a fast course.

nerraw1111

Oooh that looks like nice course.

Hopefully set a new PB.

geld

JosDel wrote: »

Just wondering did active.com always charge a 10% processing fee,

I can't remember if they did. However it would have been a bit more transparent if Donore said that the online entry fee was €22 not €20.

It's also not clear how much or if any of the entry fee goes to Debra.

RacoonQueen

geld wrote: »

I can't remember if they did. However it would have been a bit more transparent if Donore said that the online entry fee was €22 not €20.

It's also not clear how much or if any of the entry fee goes to Debra.

None of the entry fee goes to Debra. It doesn't say anywhere that any of it goes to Debra. It says that all sponsorship money goes to Debra and there is a sponsorship card on the downloadable entry form.

It does say that the €20 excludes the administration fee. Postal entries don't have an administration fee.

captain P

4 stars (good)

I'll be cycling down, does anyone know the story with a bag drop? Will it be at the Donore clubhouse?

daymobrew

captain P wrote: »

I'll be cycling down, does anyone know the story with a bag drop? Will it be at the Donore clubhouse?

I've cycled to the race series for the last few years and the JB 5K in 2009 (didn't do 2010 because of weather) and simply left my pannier bag on my bike, locked close to the start/finish. Never anything taken.

El Director

4 stars (good)

Going to do this one myself, never done a race before with a net decline before!

Course map now up on website

http://www.donoreharriers.com/images/_client_specific/JingleBellsMap2011(1).jpg

RacoonQueen

captain P wrote: »

I'll be cycling down, does anyone know the story with a bag drop? Will it be at the Donore clubhouse?

Changing rooms in the clubhouse, think someone usually hangs round upstairs specifically to mind amy bags left there and there's usually a van at the start line that people can leave bags in and pick up again at the finish line. Left mine in the van the two times I've done this race.

geld

RacoonQueen wrote: »

None of the entry fee goes to Debra. It doesn't say anywhere that any of it goes to Debra. It says that all sponsorship money goes to Debra and there is a sponsorship card on the downloadable entry form.

It does say that the €20 excludes the administration fee. Postal entries don't have an administration fee.

Thanks RacoonQueen.

I had seen the "administration fee" mentioned on Donore's web page. My issue is that I didn't get to see how much it was until I went to pay! I still re-iterate my original point that Donore should have made it clear that the online entry costs €22 not €20 + "an administration Fee"

My new "gripe" is your confirmation that "None of the entry fee goes to Debra". I entered this race on the assumption that some of the entry fee would go to Debra. It does say on their website that it is run "in association" with them. I had assumed that as the entry fee is a bit on the expensive side some contribution would be made. Looks like I have made the wrong assumption and TBH if I knew then what I know now I don't think I would have entered this race.

Sorry, but I feel that I have been taken for a bit of a ride.

Pronator

Far too expensive for a 5k. But anyone doing it, enjoy it, looks like a great course. I'll stick to running the Waterford half the following week for 22 euro!!;)

RacoonQueen

AFAIK that's the case re: sponsorship anyway. Debra would just be the charity that get to benefit from anyone who decides to raise sponsorship. Paper entry is €20, I'd imagine they avoid quoting it as €22 so people know they're only actually getting €20. I can't think of any race that uses active europe that tells you how much the administration fee is on the race information page.

The two Donore races are massive fundraisers for the club, the same as any club race really. Given the sort of coaching the youngsters are getting at Donore at the moment and the sort of progress a lot of them are making the money from these races is being well spent in athlete development. If thats any consolation.

I'm not involved in any way in the organisation of the race, just want to clarify what I do know.

JosDel

I received a sponsorship card in the post this morning, no race number in the envelope,

A bit of a waste of postage if there going to send a furthur mail with the number ?

Mr Slow

JosDel wrote: »

I received a sponsorship card in the post this morning, no race number in the envelope,

A bit of a waste of postage if there going to send a furthur mail with the number ?

I'm a bit pissed off to receive a sponsorship card and a begging letter from the charity, while it's a worthy cause I am not happy that my details were passed onto Debra Ireland without my permission and will be taking it up with the club directly.

curv

Just signed up - looking forward to this race as the course looks very nice with alot of downhill

rainbow kirby

3 stars (average)

Planning to make my racing comeback at this one, it's been a while :pac:

digger2d2

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Planning to make my racing comeback at this one, it's been a while :pac:

That's good to hear RK

Sprocket77

Just signed up for this, it's a bit on the dear side at €22.00, but should be a good race.

Anyone got any times targeted for this?

clewless

Signed up for this tonight, looks like a course for a PB - heres hoping

Aimman

My GF's daughter has signed the two of us up. Won't be racing it, but will be great fun. Ran this a couple of years ago with my daughter and it was great athmosphere. Might put on the Santa suit again for this.

pconn062

Pronator wrote: »

Far too expensive for a 5k. But anyone doing it, enjoy it, looks like a great course. I'll stick to running the Waterford half the following week for 22 euro!!;)

Totally agree with you here, 22 euro for a 5k?? Some of these race organisers have to rethink these prices. I did a cross country race at the weekend organised by my local club, 5 euro entry, 6k course, very well organised and a cup of tea afterwards.

Mr Slow

pconn062 wrote: »

Totally agree with you here, 22 euro for a 5k?? Some of these race organisers have to rethink these prices. I did a cross country race at the weekend organised by my local club, 5 euro entry, 6k course, very well organised and a cup of tea afterwards.

Dunleer AC?

€10 for a family and everyone can race if they wish!

Timmaay

4 stars (good)

If its too expensive heres another 5k just 3wks after it for 10euros, and none of the late entry stuff either http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74803484 (Ok very cheeky post I know as its my home club!). But anyways I'm still doing the Jingle bells 5k, 22quid isnt the worst and the profits go back to Donore Harriers who are a good hard working club!

pconn062

Mr Slow wrote: »

Dunleer AC?

€10 for a family and everyone can race if they wish!

Yes the very one, great value and a great race.

I know most of the profits go to club and that is a great thing, just my opinion that its a bit expensive for a 5k, or even a 10k. But I'm sure its a great event and good luck to everyone competing.

groovyg

JosDel wrote: »

Just wondering did active.com always charge a 10% processing fee,

Any race I have entered through active europe they always charge a transaction fee, similar to ticketmaster with their credit card fees. I think run ireland build it into the overall cost of the race and then deduct it afterwards from the race organiser.

shazkea

Is there a post-mortem planned for Ryans after??

RayCun

shazkea wrote: »

Is there a post-mortem planned for Ryans after??

At 11.30 in the morning:eek::eek: the very idea:eek:
Bring a flask of mojitos to the Donore clubhouse instead

RacoonQueen

Back to the clubhouse for tea, brack and showers then onto Mulligans or the Village Inn for lunch and beer.

Younganne

4 stars (good)

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Back to the clubhouse for tea, brack and showers then onto Mulligans or the Village Inn for lunch and beer.

That sounds great!!
are the showers available to everyone??

RacoonQueen

Yep, get there quickly before there's a mad scrum though!

Younganne

4 stars (good)

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Yep, get there quickly before there's a mad scrum though!

Sounds interesting " a scrum in the showers";)

Salty Dog

Hi,
Is there any/much parking available around the area ?

Thanks in advance

Mr Slow

Salty Dog wrote: »

Hi,
Is there any/much parking available around the area ?

Thanks in advance

The park is really the only option.

daymobrew

Salty Dog wrote: »

Is there any/much parking available around the area ?

loads of people park on Chapelizod Road close to Donore Harriers clubhouse. Due to the road works in the Phoenix Park, and the race route, I don't expect that there will be any parking there.

Chapelizod Road is well served by numerous buses. You could get a train to Ashtown station and have a warm up jog to the start line.