Mallow 10 Mile, 23.3.2014

hawley

Numbers are really filling up fast for this one. Dungarvan and Ballycotton both sold out very quickly this year and many were left disappointed by missing out on Mallow last time. There are only a small number of places left for this. It is 18e to enter until the 31st of January and 20e thereafter.

mr.wiggle

hawley wrote: »

Numbers are really filling up fast for this one. Dungarvan and Ballycotton both sold out very quickly this year and many were left disappointed by missing out on Mallow last time. There are only a small number of places left for this. It is 18e to enter until the 31st of January and 20e thereafter.

Sorri, unless you've got the EXACT number of places left, we're just not interested ?!

hawley

mr.wiggle wrote: »

Sorri, unless you've got the EXACT number of places left, we're just not interested ?!

Hi I was just chatting to one of the organisers earlier on who told that it has just gone bananas in the past few days. It has gone past 700 entries but they have had 300 entries in the last week. At this rate it should sell out before the end of the month. I think the runningincork site will have updates and they had a post today saying that it had gone past half-way. If you want to wait until closer the date you can but it might be a mistake if you end up missing out.

mr.wiggle

Thanks hawley, was only pulling your leg as have already signed up. Reckon it will defo sell out going by last years race which was an enjoyable day out.

Mr.W

hawley

If you want to secure a place then get your entry in now. There has been a surge over the past 48 hours.

laniey

Is there a website for registration or how does one register?

mr.wiggle

laniey wrote: »

Is there a website for registration or how does one register?

Try typing Mallow 10 into Google and I'd say you cant go wrong!?

psychozeb

there is a thread here already on the race,I'll get the mods to merge this. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057106052
First I've heard about this mad surge though,officially it's over half full and I'm on the commitee.

RacoonQueen

psychozeb wrote: »

there is a thread here already on the race,I'll get the mods to merge this. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057106052
First I've heard about this mad surge though,officially it's over half full and I'm on the commitee.

Boo urns...not sure if I'll be ready on time for this but coach mentioned it to me last night as I'd been talking about it before christmas. Love Mallow 10 so entereted today. The talk last night - gave me the will to race it. Maybe another shot at Mallow is just what I need!

blockic

When is the entries left countdown starting? :P

mr.wiggle

blockic wrote: »

When is the entries left countdown starting? :P

Cant see it ever happening really, its just not that kinda thread !! Unlike some of the dodgey race threads you've been involved in blockie!! ;-)

hawley

Only 200 places left now. Don't be disappointed. Best 10 mile in the country.

mr.wiggle

hawley wrote: »

Only 200 places left now. Don't be disappointed. Best 10 mile in the country.

As I said...never gonna happen....sheesh..

hawley

It will be gone by tomorrow night at the latest. No excuses or sob stories if you don't get in.125 places left now.

Cabaal

Going to give this a shot, sub 70*


*maybe

Oops69

hawley wrote: »

It will be gone by tomorrow night at the latest. No excuses or sob stories if you don't get in.125 places left now.

And when all the mallow 10 places are gone , they're gone , relax will you !

RacoonQueen

hawley wrote: »

It will be gone by tomorrow night at the latest. No excuses or sob stories if you don't get in.125 places left now.

and now?

MacSwifty

Cabaal wrote: »

Going to give this a shot, sub 70*


*maybe

Me too just got in now so still places

mr.wiggle

MacSwifty wrote: »

Me too just got in now so still places

Any idea how many??

RacoonQueen

mr.wiggle wrote: »

Any idea how many??

124 or less I'd say

ultraman1

where is mallow,,

Oops69

ultraman1 wrote: »

where is mallow,,

It doesn't exist , 1000 people are going to a race in place that doesn't exist , the power of advertising by himself !

Oops69

Oops69 wrote: »

It doesn't exist , 1000 people are going to a race in place that doesn't exist , the power of advertising by himself !

And when Mallow's gone, it's gone too!

Things not to say to Hawley...I might enter, I might not, sure I'll see in the next month or two...

mr.wiggle

[Deleted User] wrote: »

And when Mallow's gone, it's gone too!

Things not to say to Hawley...I might enter, I might not, sure I'll see in the next month or two...

Is this the 'real' Mallow 10 race thread or just Hawleys own personal countdown thread? Oh and any chance this could be a regular item on all race threads??

Cabaal

mr.wiggle wrote: »

Oh and any chance this could be a regular item on all race threads??

Few posts to be made in the Connemara marathon thread, it'll be full up soon :pac:

psychozeb

the one thing I can say is this will be the last year of the present course as the gardai are looking to have it changed.Would love to know where these entry numbers are coming from.asked for this to be merged with other thread but never happened.Refer to other thread for any information.

hawley

10 places left now

ger664

9

b.harte

is this a bit like Garth Brooks tickets -
1 build up the hype,
2 buy a shed-load of entries for the mallow 10 and then...
3 Profit?

how many left now?
can we follow on twitter? #mallowsellsout

hawley

4 to go

hawley

all gone now glad to have it sold out:) If you missed out you should have tried to get in ahead of the rush.

LloydChristmas

Well sh1t anyway...Left the country for a week and the Mallow 10 gets sold out...You must be ****ting me

ger664

There is always Kilnaboy or Pakie Ryan Memorial

b.harte

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Well sh1t anyway...Left the country for a week and the Mallow 10 gets sold out...You must be ****ting me

Don't panic - with popularity like this they are going to have to put on an extra concert - race


on a more serious note it shows how well regarded Mallow is, a testament to the hard work of the club.

MacSwifty

I signed up on the 29th jan via the website - Still not debited against the credit card anyone else experience this?

hawley

LloydChristmas wrote: »

Well sh1t anyway...Left the country for a week and the Mallow 10 gets sold out...You must be ****ting me

The organisers Mallow AC are currently putting a team of pacers together. At the moment, they are looking for runners to pace 60 and 65 minutes. The requirement is that you should be able to run these times comfortably, i.e. in current form, you should be able to run at least 2-3 minutes faster.

<snip> <mod>May I suggest a PM to hawley instead?</mod>

b.harte

hawley wrote: »

The organisers Mallow AC are currently putting a team of pacers together. At the moment, they are looking for runners to pace 60 and 65 minutes. The requirement is that you should be able to run these times comfortably, i.e. in current form, you should be able to run at least 2-3 minutes faster.

If you are interested then contact ******

Seriously?
Unless you are a member of the event organising committee it is really bad form to post contact details on an open forum - unless they are your own - whci from the above post I would guess they aren't.

hawley

b.harte wrote: »

Seriously?
Unless you are a member of the event organising committee it is really bad form to post contact details on an open forum - unless they are your own - whci from the above post I would guess they aren't.

Sorry I didn't realise that it isn't allowed on here. My wife is on organising committee and the number/e-mail has been posted on facebook, runningincork site and local papers.

hawley

Hi, we are looking for stewards if anyone is available sunday week please make contact through the facebook page or the website

overthebridge

Are numbers being posted out or is it collect on the day ?

hawley

overthebridge wrote: »

Are numbers being posted out or is it collect on the day ?

The race numbers are in the post

hawley

Some final notes for Sunday.
Everybody should have their number at this stage. If not please send me a mail. padraic.######ham@gmail.com

Access & Parking
• Race HQ is at Mallow Youth Centre, There will be signs on all roads into Mallow
• Parking is available for free in any of the public car parks in the town, or you can park on the streets without charge as it is a Sunday.
• There is no p...arking available at the race HQ, or at the start/finish areas.
• Race Start is a mile from the youth centre…so you can use this as your warm up
• Toilets will be available at the start and also at the race HQ
• Race finish is a five minute walk back to the youth centre
• Refreshments (Tea, Sandwiches etc.) will be available in the hall after the race

Safety
• The race is run on public roads, so be prepared for the unexpected
• Obey Stewards and do not take any unnecessary risks
• Wearing of headphones is strictly prohibited
• When you have finished, do not run back out the course

The Race
• The race will start at 12:30 sharp, do not be late.
• The race will be using chip Timing. The chip is attached to your number.
• You do not need to hand back your number after the race.
• Your race number should always be worn on the front, on your singlet/t-shirt, not on your shorts. This will facilitate the reading of the chip at the finish line thus giving you an accurate time.
• Under no circumstances can you transfer your race number and if this occurs you will be denied entry in the future.
• Pacers at 5 minutes intervals from 60 minutes to 95 minutes.
• 2 Water Stations (bottles) on the course (3.5miles and 7 miles)
• Water/Chocolate at finish
• Please proceed immediately through the finish chute where you will receive your 'goody bag' (including your dry fit t-shirt)
• Prizes Top 5 and First three in all categories
• There will be absolutely no entries taken on the day of the race.
• Results will be available online http://www.precisiontiming.net/

psychozeb

Due to a last minute problem with the quality of t-shirt supplied for the Mallow 10 we have had to go back to the supplier and have them remake new t-shirts.
When you finish the Mallow 10 you will receive a cotton t-shirt.
In the coming 3 weeks we have a commitment that a mallow 10 souvenir technical t-shirt will be supplied to everybody who finished the race.
This will be sent via post to the address that your bib number was sent.
If for any reason your number was not posted to you and you did completed the race then you should send your full address to mallow10mile@gmail.com and put “mallow 10 t-shirt” in the subject line.

We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to do everything to resolve.
Mallow AC

run_Forrest_run

psychozeb wrote: »

Due to a last minute problem with the quality of t-shirt supplied for the Mallow 10 we have had to go back to the supplier and have them remake new t-shirts.
When you finish the Mallow 10 you will receive a cotton t-shirt.
In the coming 3 weeks we have a commitment that a mallow 10 souvenir technical t-shirt will be supplied to everybody who finished the race.
This will be sent via post to the address that your bib number was sent.
If for any reason your number was not posted to you and you did completed the race then you should send your full address to mallow10mile@gmail.com and put “mallow 10 t-shirt” in the subject line.

We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to do everything to resolve.
Mallow AC

so you're actually giving out 2 t-shirts per finisher, a cotton one tomorrow and a tech top in the post later on?
That's a bummer for the organisers, hope it's not costing them too much extra, is the manufacturer footing the bill?

Anyway, looks like it will be a cold one tomorrow with some breeze too, as long as the wind isn't too bad out by the racecourse we'll be fine

mr.wiggle

Nice sunny morning with some light gusts. .around my house anyways!
Good luck to us all. Safe running!!
See you all over lashings of tea & sarnies at the prize givings.

RacoonQueen

Have a blast guys and girls. I'll be back to join yee next year!

opus

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Have a blast guys and girls. I'll be back to join yee next year!

You definitely should, it's one of those races that's very well organised year after year from my own experience. Big thanks to Mallow AC again!

The day turned out fine, little bit of a head wind in the early miles but was ok after that. Best part for me was the freshly baked chocolate mousse cake that a friend of mine living in Mallow had waiting for me afterwards

notdarkyet

Great event today, well organised. Thanks to all the volunteers. The pacers are really helpful

AJAYC

Exceptionally well organised race in great weather conditions with a mild enough breeze & a spectacular spread of grub afterwards, thanks to all who made it happen.

run_Forrest_run

A great 10 mile race. Brilliantly well organised, water bottles were perfect and the spread at the end with the one-way system was excellent!

All of the above with the ease of parking and lots of shops/cafés open for pre/post race refreshment and to keep the spectators happy make this one of the best 10 mile races in my opinion.

Oh, and the black cotton t-shirts were pretty good too, and fair play to the immediate and clear methods of communication on the tech-top problems, well done Mallow AC, that's how to do it.

psychozeb

Thanks to all that participated today,hadn't the best of runs myself but have been busy last few days making preparations for today.As always any helpful criticisms are welcome and will help us improve the race going forward,looks like this will be the last year on current course so lots of work to be done for next year.