St James Hospital Run July 17th

ChampionChip

Called in with the organisers to drop off chips and they have an increased number of entries already for this unique 6k run in lovely surroundings in Kilmainham for a good cause.

Entries are open online until Monday and will close if they reach their limit.

We have timed it for several years and it attracts a wide range of runners from Sean Hehir winner for the past 3 years to Catriona McKiernan who was second last year.

Link to web site is www.stjames.ie/funrun

whelzer

I'm doing this for the first time - and quite looking fwd to it. On streets I walk/get the bus across daily and for a good cause, whats not to like!

ChampionChip

Over 700 already now I am told so get the entries in asap.

chrissymc

Is it possible to walk to the start of this race from Hueston Station, i saw on google maps u can but im worried the entrance or gate to the Art Museum might be closed at that time and maybe there is another way in, i dont know the area so i would get lost and miss the start.

ChampionChip

Gate to the museum is open that day and accessible. That's how I drive into the site for the timing.

Billy Mills

Looking forward to this!

Stevo1983

Best of luck to all doing it, would love to do it but stuck in work.

chrissymc

Is there a baggage area?

Merrion

There was a baggage area last year - inside in the main museum building.

chrissymc

I thought the entry stayed open till late tonight and missed out, i'll have to pay when i get there, though its a bit steep for a 6k and it will probaly be the usual they wont have any t shirts left cos im entering late or they wil only have XL. Is it a good run? Worth doing?

eoinín

chrissymc wrote: »

I thought the entry stayed open till late tonight and missed out, i'll have to pay when i get there, though its a bit steep for a 6k and it will probaly be the usual they wont have any t shirts left cos im entering late or they wil only have XL. Is it a good run? Worth doing?

As far as I remember the t-shirts are given out on a first come first served basis, so if you get there early you should get the size you want. As for the price, its "a bit steep" as its a charity race in aid of St. James' hospital - "all funds raised will go towards improving facilities for our patients’ families."

I've run it 3 years in a row and really enjoy the atmosphere and the course - it takes you around some interesting parts of the city. I'd say give it a go.

ChampionChip

Plenty of tee shirts are available so get along early to be sure of your size.

whelzer

scorchio out there - hope it cools down by this evening...:cool:

Billy Mills

whelzer wrote: »

scorchio out there - hope it cools down by this evening...:cool:

Tbh in something short like 6k you'll run faster when the temps are decent.

I live and work in the Liberties and the temp is 20c right now- just about perfect....

flikflak

I`m doing this tonight. Did the first one then have not been able to to any of the others so looking forward to running the race (which even goes past my front door!).

Hopefully there will be some good support around too on this lovely evening!

ChampionChip

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All in now www.championchipireland.com Will insert missing late entry names later once we get packed and heading North to Burger King

runner.com

Gr8 evening 4 a run ..1dt timer well organised..hospital grounds brill for warm up before hand see you all next year now i have a time 2 beat

ChampionChip

All names updated now

whelzer

Cracking good run, fair play to all involved. Big difference to running in the park! The "banter" with the locals was memorable to say the least.

Times available almost instantly afterwards and a txt message to boot. I will do it again next year for sure.

One slight niggle was the number of walkers, fancy dressers and OAPs on walking sticks (just 2!) in the first 200-300 people, it was a right pain getting around them, so the first 500m was challanging!

belcarra

Really enjoyed last night as it was my first proper race for 3 months due to hamstring injuries. Still only on the way back but a really enjoyable event nonetheless.
I even finished ahead of Claralara...although she was finishing off a 16/18 mile run!

Fair play to ChampionChip too, results very quickly available!

Billy Mills

Yeah just to echo what people have said- great night/ race no complaints from me!

Murph_D

Did this 2 years ago when it was a 6.4k. A great event. Sorry not to be able to do it this year.