Join Ray for 5k

christeb

Registration is open now on Athletics Ireland


KK - Limerick - Sligo - Cavan - Dublin

I'm almost sure the Dublin one is on in the Phx Park. For €5 you get a running t-shirt and goody bag. Last year's was excellent, and although this course is different, I'm sure it'll be just as good.

runrabbit

Cool - I didn't do this last year as the midweek timing didn't suit with work, but the Dublin one is on Good Friday so I've signed up! Having a job that closes on Good Friday has really paid off this year

xebec

Can't go far wrong with €5 for a 5k, I'm in...

run_Forrest_run

what's the main objective here, is there a charity involved?

RayCun

It's a "get off your fat arse" run :pac:
I did the Dublin one last year and it was grand. A bit of confusion at the start over which way we were supposed to be running (started on a track), but the course seemed accurate and it was well stewarded, the t-shirt and bag were worth the fiver, and you got to run alongside Sonia O'Sullivan.

tunney

Assuming this is targeted at the unemployed?

BeepBeep67

tunney wrote: »

Assuming this is targeted at the unemployed?

Can you pay with butter vouchers?

sconhome

There was one in Galway last year and Ming was one of the celebrities running with Ray.

Surprised its not happening again, was over 900 people running in it. A lot of Fit4Life runners but as Ray suggests, aimed at getting people out and off their butts.

run_Forrest_run

ah right. jeeze, if people are so lazy they need Ray Darcy to get them motivated then it's a sad state of affairs.

tommycahir

real pity that the KK based one is on a Monday!

RayCun

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

ah right. jeeze, if people are so lazy they need Ray Darcy to get them motivated then it's a sad state of affairs.

Or, to put it another way, if one DJ can get hundreds of people to start running, that's a good thing.

Pacing Mule

christeb wrote: »

Registration is open now on Athletics Ireland


KK - Limerick - Sligo - Cavan - Dublin

I'm almost sure the Dublin one is on in the Phx Park. For €5 you get a running t-shirt and goody bag. Last year's was excellent, and although this course is different, I'm sure it'll be just as good.

The Spar website had a route map based in Ringsend for it but it now redirects to the athletics ireland page with no map. Maybe it is being changed from Ringsend to the park ?

Clum

This is not a race!

It's literally a jog aimed at those who do a bit of walking or jogging or nothing at all really.

I did it last year as one of the legs was in my home town but we were under strict instructions to stick with Ray and let him lead the group for over half the run.

If you're short on technical tee's is worth the 5 euro. If you need motivation to exercise and think that jogging in the company of a radio dj will get you off the couch then it's definitely worth the 5 euro.

The majority of the crowd (like 99%) were fans of Ray and because they were in the company of a hero it was a great giggly atmosphere for most.

TheRoadRunner

Clum wrote: »

I did it last year as one of the legs was in my home town but we were under strict instructions to stick with Ray and let him lead the group for over half the run.


The majority of the crowd (like 99%) were fans of Ray and because they were in the company of a hero it was a great giggly atmosphere for most.

Not a fan of Darcy's. I'd like to see him stop me when I piss it off at the start

RacoonQueen

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

Not a fan of Darcy's. I'd like to see him stop me when I piss it off at the start

Be careful. Ted might tackle ya!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDi87W9IG8

RayCun

Clum wrote: »

I did it last year as one of the legs was in my home town but we were under strict instructions to stick with Ray and let him lead the group for over half the run.

I did the Dublin one, he wasn't there himself. I don't recall anyone being instructed to stay behind the 'race leader', but since it was Sonia O'Sullivan...

Peckham

RayCun wrote: »

I did the Dublin one, he wasn't there himself. I don't recall anyone being instructed to stay behind the 'race leader', but since it was Sonia O'Sullivan...

"Join Ray for 5k" and Ray doesn't show up. That's a lot of disappointed housewives! Even with TheRoadRunner leading the pace from the front.

TheRoadRunner

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Be careful. Ted might tackle ya!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDi87W9IG8

I knew he was small but Didn't realise darcy was that small. A child's teddy bear dwarfs him.

hollypink

Peckham wrote: »

"Join Ray for 5k" and Ray doesn't show up. That's a lot of disappointed housewives! Even with TheRoadRunner leading the pace from the front.

Well he had a good excuse so I'm sure they didn't mind (Jenny's dad died afaik).

Dotcomdolly

hollypink wrote: »

Peckham wrote: »

"Join Ray for 5k" and Ray doesn't show up. That's a lot of disappointed housewives! Even with TheRoadRunner leading the pace from the front.

Well he had a good excuse so I'm sure they didn't mind (Jenny's dad died afaik).

Yes that was it.

opus

Too bad there's no event in Cork this year, I missed it last year & was hoping to give it a go this time round.

chrissymc

Anyone know exactly where in the Pheonix park the start of the Run with Ray 5k starts and where is best entrance to drive into the park to be near the start.
Details on this run are very vague, ive looked on Atletics Ireland and Today fm and doesnt say exactly where in the park or the route. Also runireland.com give different dates than Todayfm

rom

RayCun wrote: »

I did the Dublin one, he wasn't there himself. I don't recall anyone being instructed to stay behind the 'race leader', but since it was Sonia O'Sullivan...

Would go if Sonia was there and not Ray

christeb

rom wrote: »

Would go if Sonia was there and not Ray

She out-kicked me on the track at the finish. A broken collarbone at the time was my excuse!

chrissymc

Im still waiting for anyone to tell me where exactly in the Pheonix park this race is starting

The Davestator

chrissymc wrote: »

Im still waiting for anyone to tell me where exactly in the Pheonix park this race is starting

Early days yet! I'm sure there will be more info nearer the day

Peckham

chrissymc wrote: »

Im still waiting for anyone to tell me where exactly in the Pheonix park this race is starting

Is it even confirmed yet that it's Phoenix Park, or is that still speculation?

kenn0

OK folks if you are running with Ray in Kilkenny on Monday.
Here is some good advice for you in relation to parking
there is plenty of free parking in Aldi and Lidl on the Waterford road only five minutes walk from the Watershed
And even more free parking at Woodies which is also five minutes walk from the Watershed

Aldi and Lidl
http://www.yellowmap.de/partners/AldiSued2/Html/Info.aspx?Ebinr=KRR4A1750800FWB22&SessionGuid=e90aafb0-0f31-45d3-8e5f-03abddd2cc80&ClearGroups=MapNav%2cGeoMap&ClearParas=Print&DetailInfoView=2

Woodies
http://www.buy4now.ie/woodiesdiy/dynamiccontent.aspx?loc=228

NoGutsNoGlory

1000 People are expected on the day, so park up and get on the track on time, as there will be a lot of lunch time runners arriving at the last minute!!! There will be no last minute parking close to the Watershed!!!

The Davestator

Peckham wrote: »

Is it even confirmed yet that it's Phoenix Park, or is that still speculation?

The times and route are all on www.todayfm.com

judosean2005

I really wanna do the run in Limerick tomorrow.
Im not a runner by nature but ive been training for a while and think i could do it.
Anyone know if i ca just walk down and pay or even just walk down and do run??

Sean

Dymo

Did the Kilkenny run today, very well organised even and the stewarding was great along the route. A couple of killer hills on the route but overall an enjoyable race. The T-shirt is nice even though they didn't have my size X-Large and the goodie bag is a bit crap, a Whispa Gold bar, banana and a bottle of water, but I'm not going to knock it the entrance fee was only €5.

Ray Darcy hung around for ages getting pictures taken with every one and the race is really a race for everyone, walkers and face runners.

Will hopefully do it again next year if its near me, but as a non runner until a couple of weeks ago I'm now looking for my next 5K race so I'm glad this event was organised.

Dymo

judosean2005 wrote: »

I really wanna do the run in Limerick tomorrow.
Im not a runner by nature but ive been training for a while and think i could do it.
Anyone know if i ca just walk down and pay or even just walk down and do run??

Sean

There was people today who just turned up and got a number and were allowed to run.

NoGutsNoGlory

a good quality Tee shirt.. a goodie bag.. (the bag was good quality as well) and ray waited around for ages and was open to all for pics etc... well done to Kilkenny city harriers and fit4Life.some organising with over 1000 runners..... loads of photos on the fit4life FB page.. and other sites.....

Mint Sauce

Anyone wait behind Ray for the distance or just race it? Any idea what time the Sligo one is tomorrow, kinda tempmpted.

NoGutsNoGlory

you have to stay behind ray for 2.5km.. then run like HELL............... all the 5ks start bat 1pm..

sideswipe

NoGutsNoGlory wrote: »

you have to stay behind ray for 2.5km.. then run like HELL............... all the 5ks start bat 1pm..

Is there a or a missing above?? Do you seriously have to stay behind him? I signed up for dublin but will give it a miss if it's not a race.

NoGutsNoGlory

in kilkenny. Ray spoke a few words before the off.. everyone stays behind him for 2.5km at 8 min mile pace .. then you can do your own thing........ and everyone did as they were told... defo not a race.. really for first timers.... not chip timed ... but good fun and great craic around at the start and finish...

RayCun

In Dublin last year, Ray wasn't there but Sonia O'Sullivan lead us off. Staying behind was not a problem.

Mint Sauce

NoGutsNoGlory wrote: »

in kilkenny. Ray spoke a few words before the off.. everyone stays behind him for 2.5km at 8 min mile pace .. then you can do your own thing........ and everyone did as they were told... defo not a race.. really for first timers.... not chip timed ... but good fun and great craic around at the start and finish...

More of a rolling start then.

The Davestator

NoGutsNoGlory wrote: »

in kilkenny. Ray spoke a few words before the off.. everyone stays behind him for 2.5km at 8 min mile pace .. then you can do your own thing........ and everyone did as they were told... defo not a race.. really for first timers.... not chip timed ... but good fun and great craic around at the start and finish...

8 minute mile pace would be too fast for a lot of people I'd have thought - especially a beginner run like this.

Mint Sauce

The Davestator wrote: »

8 minute mile pace would be too fast for a lot of people I'd have thought - especially a beginner run like this.

Finish time of 24-25 minutes at that pace. Just looking at some of the pictures from the event and it did look like one or two were finding it quick. Hopefully a few of them will come back for the Streets of Sligo 5km in June.

The Davestator

Did this with my brother who was doing his first ever run today. Really well organised. Over 2000 people and zero que to get your race number or t shirt. There wasnt much in the goody bag but it was a decent draw string bag which are always handy.
Great to see so many people starting to run.

Michellenman

Did it myself this afternoon too. Loads of first-timers (myself included) but great atmosphere and really well organised. Ran just over 33 mins, signed up for another 5k on May 20th and hoping to break the 30 minute mark.

sideswipe

Time on my hands today so did my LSR in the park for a change (had only ever ran there for races), had registered for this ages ago thinking it was a race. Joined in anyway and was great to have company for the last 3 miles of my 20 miler!

Forgot what a great place the park is for running, must try to meet up for some of the group runs soon.

Basq

Sorry for the bump here but anyone know the name of the photographer who took photos in Sligo?

He took a photo of myself, my brother, sister-in-law and my nieces and nephew after the race.. he took our names and everything but can't find it anywhere.

Not on Ray D'Arcy page, and SligoSportsPhotography have about 150 photos on their FB page and it's not there either.

christeb

Basq wrote: »

Sorry for the bump here but anyone know the name of the photographer who took photos in Sligo?

He took a photo of myself, my brother, sister-in-law and my nieces and nephew after the race.. he took our names and everything but can't find it anywhere.

Not on Ray D'Arcy page, and SligoSportsPhotography have about 150 photos on their FB page and it's not there either.

Email the show, they're normally very helpful

jahaco

Also, any photos, video etc of the Dublin run that aren't on Facebook?

fuzzywuzzy1

Does anyone know if there will be Portaloos on the day??

Michellenman

There was last year anyway.

dechol

Are race posted or do u collect before race?