Raheny 5 mile Jan 27

RayCun

A sign of a good race is that it's over 3 months away and still everyone in Dublin assumes they're going to do it and has started discussing it already

Last year's thread
Race route

pconn062

Looking forward to this race, really enjoyed it last year (despite the rain). It will be my first big race of 2013 and will be having a crack at sub 30 hopefully.

macinalli

This race seems to clash with the Dungarvan 10 miler every year! Seems odd that for 2 such well established races, they don't try and avoid each other. Have never run Raheny, but Dungarvan is a super race. Decisions decisions.......

PWEI

RayCun wrote: »

A sign of a good race is that it's over 3 months away and still everyone in Dublin assumes they're going to do it and has started discussing it already

Last year's thread
Race route

Do you know where I could find last year's results? They're not on the Raheny Shamrocks website.

RayCun

4 stars (good)

PWEI wrote: »

Do you know where I could find last year's results? They're not on the Raheny Shamrocks website.

Here

PWEI

RayCun wrote: »

Here

Thanks for that. Very high standard race, 150 people ran sub 30 mins last year.

tang1

Going to give this a shot in January, have worked in the area for the past 12 yrs so about time i done it.

QandA

4 stars (good)

Just registered & looking forward to race day - great field guaranteed at this one!

average_runner

Like to this again this year. Need to be in a decent condition if i am going to run it. Will see how jan training sessions go

statss

4 stars (good)

In for this, first 5 miler, looking at just under 40 mins as a target based on MacMillan

TrevorC

3 stars (average)

Is there an entry limit ?

chinguetti

4 stars (good)

I doubt they have ever had one before but its hugely popular, well organised and a great race. The John Treacy 10 is on the same day which takes some people away from it. The way numbers are rising at races though these days, you'ld never know about a limit.

If you want to do it, just sign up and good luck.

statss

4 stars (good)

Is there a bag drop facility at this lads?

menoscemo

statss wrote: »

Is there a bag drop facility at this lads?

You can leave your stuff at the changing rooms at your own risk. If you drive you can park near the start/finish though.

statss

4 stars (good)

menoscemo wrote: »

You can leave your stuff at the changing rooms at your own risk. If you drive you can park near the start/finish though.

Cool. Will probably have to dart it over so just want somewhere to throw my hoodie and trackie bottoms.

Ososlo

Does anyone know if the kids' race that precedes the 5 mile race would be a suitable race for a 9 year old girl who has never done a race before? She is my niece and is very worried about being last Poor thing. She wouldn't be naturally speedy but is really getting interested in running. Just wondering if this would be a good introduction for her? Her folks are doing the 5 miles so it would be a fun day out for all if they were all participating. Thanks:)

christeb

4 stars (good)

it should be fine, it's only an 800m race and there'll be all ages participating. Hopefully we get some sunny weather for an awesome day out

MisterDrak

4 stars (good)

Sure your targeting that 800m yourself christeb... Looking for the top 3 finish again this year ?

breffni blue

4 stars (good)

Ososlo wrote: »

Does anyone know if the kids' race that precedes the 5 mile race would be a suitable race for a 9 year old girl who has never done a race before? She is my niece and is very worried about being last Poor thing. She wouldn't be naturally speedy but is really getting interested in running. Just wondering if this would be a good introduction for her? Her folks are doing the 5 miles so it would be a fun day out for all if they were all participating. Thanks:)

She'll be grand my 3 yr old did it 2 years ago;)

overpronator

pconn062 wrote: »

Looking forward to this race, really enjoyed it last year (despite the rain). It will be my first big race of 2013 and will be having a crack at sub 30 hopefully.

Few 400m repeats up Ardagh hill should set you right!

BigAl81

4 stars (good)

Yeah, this is a great race, I'm going to do it again this year.

Does anyone know where you can get the history of results, I was trying to track down my time from around 2002 or 2003, as far as I remember I was a bit fitter back then ;o)

Cheers,
Al.

dechol

Anyone know what parking is like?

HelenAnne

Please Note: NO car parking on race route which includes All Saints Park, All Saints Drive, All Stains Road, Watermill Road, Howth Road, Sybill Hill Road, Vernon Avenue, Mount Prospect Avenue, James Larkin Road, Wades Avenue.

Parking available in Church car park in Raheny village (Paid) or Causeway Road (near Bull Island). Alternatively use the Dart. Raheny Dart Station less than a mile from race start/finish.

Limited changing facilities in Raheny GAA club. Bag Drop in Cara Hall after 2.30pm

mathie

I've signed up and was hoping to do a better time than last year as I'd done little training then but have done a good two months just gone.

Then I looked at the time I did last year and it's thirty seconds slower than my target time for this year.

My calculations are wrong somewhere!

dechol

Are race numbers posted or collected on day?

Ososlo

dechol wrote: »

Are race numbers posted or collected on day?

From the website:

Instructions for Participants in 2013 AXA Raheny 5

Race Numbers to be collected in Scoil Aine National School Hall (opposite Raheny Garda Station) from 11.30am on race day, January 27th, 2013. The main race begins at 3pm. Walkers start at 2.40pm.

good luck on Sunday! Can't wait:D

omeatheopian

I presume it's ok to listen to music doing this race yeah?

TrevorC

3 stars (average)

Just seen the notice on the website....

Wondering how many places are left and whats the latest time i can collect my race number at ??

pconn062

From Raheny website

Important Notice re Raheny 5 Road Race:

Thursday, 24 January 2013 01:02

DUE to the large volume of entries already received for next Sunday's AXA Raheny 5 road race the closing date for entries may be earlier than the originally scheduled 5pm on Saturday, January 26th. So if you are planning to compete in the event but haven't yet entered don't delay any longer. The number of places now available is limited.

pconn062

TrevorC wrote: »

Just seen the notice on the website....

Wondering how many places are left: Hard to say, if you want to race enter now.

and whats the latest time i can collect my race number at ?? Probably 2.30 would be the latest, especially if you want to do a warm up.

Hope this helps!

donal7

4 stars (good)

omeatheopian wrote: »

I presume it's ok to listen to music doing this race yeah?

Yes - no problem. I'll be doing the same

omeatheopian

donal7 wrote: »

Yes - no problem. I'll be doing the same

Thanks a million Donal

chinguetti

4 stars (good)

The start is tight enough so you'ld need you wits about you. Not been able to hear whats going on around you, if you're listening to music, mightn't be the wisest thing in my, very humble, opinion.

pistol_75

4 stars (good)

Looks like it will be dry on Sunday but giving a serious bit of wind. Not sure how the directon of it will affect running?


Sunday, 27/01/2013 Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00 11° 2.4 – 4.2 mm Strong breeze, 13 m/s from southwest
06:00–12:00 7° 0.1 – 1.0 mm Strong breeze, 14 m/s from west-southwest
12:00–18:00 6° 0.1 – 0.7 mm Near gale, 15 m/s from west-southwest
18:00–00:00 6° 0.1 – 0.4 mm Strong breeze, 14 m/s from southwest

MisterDrak

4 stars (good)

Bet that "Near Gale" will be blowing up the Howth Road! Always blows that way, regardless of wind direction...

Will probably effect mile .8 to 1.6, (Howth Rd) and also the last half mile on all Saints..

Gale usually means Bye Bye PB?

RayCun

4 stars (good)

The race will still be packed that early though, there'll be plenty of shelter behind other runners.

MisterDrak

4 stars (good)

RayCun wrote: »

The race will still be packed that early though, there'll be plenty of shelter behind other runners.

Are you giving it a go yourself Ray ?

RayCun

4 stars (good)

Yep, going for the sub 30. First road race since September :eek:

GKiraly

Which church carpark do we use, Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace or All Saints Church? Thanks, looking forward to it

TrevorC

3 stars (average)

Just registered for this.

Hope the weather is reasonable!

fletch

4 stars (good)

Anyone else have trouble registering with a laser card? My friend was trying to register and it was looking for either an Issue No or Issue Date, neither of which was on the laser card. I had to register her with my Mastercard in the end

TarfHead

4 stars (good)

GKiraly wrote: »

Which church carpark do we use, Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace or All Saints Church? Thanks, looking forward to it

Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace

TJC

Think Fionnuala Britton running tomorrow!! Should be some good racing...

Caprica

Do we just turn up tomorrow and collect our number? I thought in previous years you had to bring a signed form but I don't seem to have got one.

TarfHead

4 stars (good)

Caprica wrote: »

Do we just turn up tomorrow and collect our number? I thought in previous years you had to bring a signed form but I don't seem to have got one.

Earlier in this thread it was posted that you should be able to collect your number up to 14:30. Last year, I turned up at the school, gave my name and was given my number & chip. I wasn't asked to show/provide anything. It would help if you were able to quote your number (circulated by e-mail earlier this week).

KielyUnusual

3 stars (average)

TarfHead wrote: »

Earlier in this thread it was posted that you should be able to collect your number up to 14:30. Last year, I turned up at the school, gave my name and was given my number & chip. I wasn't asked to show/provide anything. It would help if you were able to quote your number (circulated by e-mail earlier this week).

I got that e-mail from onlinesupport@active.com during the week. It said to check attached PDF for race number but there was no PDF. Didn't really give it too much thought though. Anybody else have this issue?

RedRunner

KielyUnusual wrote: »

I got that e-mail from onlinesupport@active.com during the week. It said to check attached PDF for race number but there was no PDF. Didn't really give it too much thought though. Anybody else have this issue?

I got the same email with no PDF attached. I didn't give it much thought either but that was probably cos I'm injured and cant run tomorrow:(

I'm sure if you turn up with a print out of the mail, that'd be fine, maybe not leave it til 2.30 though.

RunningKing

4 stars (good)

Same here, no PDF. I'm sure it'll be fine.........hopefully!

RayCun

4 stars (good)

I got the pdf but there's another runner with the same name as me so it doesn't do me any good
http://www.activeglobal.com/images/uploads/FileLib/186492_0124122821.pdf

RunningKing

4 stars (good)

Cheers Ray, much appreciate you posting the PDF. Big help!

doughef

I think its a case of clicking on the link rather than anything being attached.

numbers arent exactly sequential but it looks like approx 2000 running?