The Gingerbread Run Half Marathon & 10k Nov 22

Claude Burgundy

Hi all,

We're back with our second and re branded ( Off the Laois in 2014 ) event.

We have a half marathon and 10k both on Nov 22 and 12:00 in Portarlington, Co Laois.

By running in our event you'll be helping to raise funds for Irish Autism Action & Aiobheann's Pink Tie. All profits will go to our charities. In 2014 we raised over 10k for our charities.

All runners will get a branded gift on the day ( we listened to feedback for last year and this years will be running related ) and of course as usual we will have a medal designed just for the day and maybe there will be a gingerbread man or two on the day !! You also have an option to purchase a t shirt as well. We will only be ordering t shirts for orders we get so its you're own decision, it will be a black tech with the logo on it !

There is a limit to the number of runners we can have and our event closed two weeks early in in 2014 so when we reach capacity we will close entry and there will be none on the day. We are capping our event at 650 runners between both distances so please get in early as we will not be adding any extra places due to the amount of extra work it causes and we are a small crew.

Both events will start at 12:00 at McCann GAA Centre in Portarlington and Registration will be open from 10AM at the GAA Centre.

We will have half pacers for 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30.

There will be free parking Portarlington Train Station & there will be refreshments afterwards.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in male/female in both distances.

You can enter here and once again we'd advice people to enter early as we closed two weeks before our event in 2014.

http://www.runireland.com/events/gingerbread-run

Wild Garlic

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Hi all,

We're back with our second and re branded ( Off the Laois in 2014 ) event.

We have a half marathon and 10k both on Nov 22 and 12:00 in Portarlington, Co Laois.

By running in our event you'll be helping to raise funds for Irish Autism Action & Aiobheann's Pink Tie. All profits will go to our charities. In 2014 we raised over 10k for our charities.

All runners will get a branded gift on the day ( we listened to feedback for last year and this years will be running related ) and of course as usual we will have a medal designed just for the day and maybe there will be a gingerbread man or two on the day !!

There is a limit to the number of runners we can have and our event closed two weeks early in in 2014 so when we reach capacity we will close entry and there will be none on the day. We are capping our event at 650 runners between both distances so please get in early as we will not be adding any extra places due to the amount of extra work it causes and we are a small crew.

Both events will start at 12:00 at McCann GAA Centre in Portarlington and Registration will be open from 10AM at the GAA Centre.

We will have half pacers for 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30.

There will be free parking Portarlington Train Station & there will be refreshments afterwards.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in male/female in both distances.

You can enter here and once again we'd advice people to enter early as we closed two weeks before our event in 2014.

http://www.runireland.com/events/gingerbread-run

Any course details/garmin link? Thanks.

Claude Burgundy

Here you go, this is the same route from our July event, you run the loop clockwise.

http://www.strava.com/routes/138058

As you can see its nice and flat with not that would be considered a major hill.

Claude Burgundy

We've created an event on FB so you can ask any questions there and keep up with info https://www.facebook.com/events/1652338738356035/

All runners will get chip timing, bling medal, neck buff, on course refreshments, after race refreshments, free parking in Portarlington train station and of course................... A GINGERBREAD MAN !!!

And its all for charity !!!!

sideswipe

Hey Claude. I'm gonna give this a go.

One question though- You do realise that the term 'Gingerbread Man' when mentioned in relation to running is not something people would be interested in receiving as a post race treat!?! :P

Claude Burgundy

sideswipe wrote: »

Hey Claude. I'm gonna give this a go.

One question though- You do realise that the term 'Gingerbread Man' when mentioned in relation to running is not something people would be interested in receiving as a post race treat!?! :P

Well post race is better than during :D

Claude Burgundy

We've just just gone over 20% capacity and its selling fast. Entry is limited and once capacity is hit we will close !!!

Claude Burgundy

We're now at 25%, its selling well and we expect it to be sold out a few weeks in advance.

Medals are ordered and each runner will get a neck buff AND of course a gingerbread man !!!!

Steroo

Dilbert are you attending??

Dilbert75

Steroo wrote: »

Dilbert are you attending??

Planning to. Need to get the finger out and book it though. You?

Steroo

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Planning to. Need to get the finger out and book it though. You?

Yea planning on it, gonna book it now & get my brother to do his first 10k too, he lives just outside Portarlington. I just want a gingerbread man really.

Claude Burgundy

Next month.....................................

Claude Burgundy

Just confirmed this morning that Portarlington Physiotherapy will be providing free post race rub downs after the race and will also have vouchers on the day for reduced clinical assessment with themselves !!

Its just another add on you'll get for your entry fee !!!

Claude Burgundy

Main entry system is down but you can still enter here

https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=22245454&int=29-110-1&e4q=98de9680-23cb-4310-ae5b-de240058470a&e4p=f109ae19-9b92-4c9a-a91b-dc95289e9e83&e4ts=1444123738&e4c=active&e4e=snawe00000000&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=a059648cabdd64209a3d612a1518544b

Claude Burgundy

It is with some sadness that we are informing you that our online entry/chipping supplier Precision Timing Ltd ceased trading yesterday 5th October 2015.

At this time we are considered to be a creditor and we in turn are owed funds that were destined for our charities.

We will not comment further other than to say that we will be sourcing another company to provide chip timing and we would like to thank all the staff at Precision including Claire, Ronan, Jason & especially Lucy who were so good to us and efficient when we worked with them on past events.

We have all the names of those who have entered on the Precision site and those names will be added to our starting list for November 22nd. We will announce our new timing partner in the coming days.

This will not affect the race and we thank you all for your support so far. Runners can still enter through the Run Ireland website.

Mark, Richie & Wes

Claude Burgundy

We are happy to announce that Pop Up Races will be providing timing services to us on Nov 22.

You can enter on www.thegingerbreadrun.com or via www.runireland.com

Claude Burgundy

Just confirmed if you want a t shirt you must register by Nov 8th, after that no orders will be taken as we need to get numbers and sizes to our supplier !

Joeseph Balls

Hi Claude, just registered there and had a look at the route on Strava. Its seems like its a straight out and back route. Will it be like the last 10k and running up the Canal Road and looping back up to the roundabout at Odlums and headin out towards the golf club or is it a straight run out and back??

Claude Burgundy

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Hi Claude, just registered there and had a look at the route on Strava. Its seems like its a straight out and back route. Will it be like the last 10k and running up the Canal Road and looping back up to the roundabout at Odlums and headin out towards the golf club or is it a straight run out and back??

I take it you're talking about the 10k ?

Its around the block and out the road BUT does not turn for the golf club, it goes about 1.5k out towards Limetree, turns and back into the GAA so flat and fast !

Half and 10k will go off together.

Joeseph Balls

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

I take it you're talking about the 10k ?

Its around the block and out the road BUT does not turn for the golf club, it goes about 1.5k out towards Limetree, turns and back into the GAA so flat and fast !

Half and 10k will go off together.

Sorry, yes, the 10k. Thanks.

Claude Burgundy

Just to let everyone know that with one month until the event we are at 50% capacity !

If you are going to do a race in November we'd ask you to consider ours. We are 100% for charity and after our timing company went bust we need to sell out the event to max when we can still get for our charities.

Claude Burgundy

Close to 60% now with just under a month to go. If you want to enter and pay for a t shirt you must do by Nov 8th as we have to send it in the order !

We are confident it will sell out so no sob stories;)

Claude Burgundy

And now its 70% capacity and selling fast.

We expect to sell out in advance and there will be no entries on the day !

Lo_La

Just signed up today to the 10k looking forward to it!

Claude Burgundy

I know we have a good few from boards running with us so i'll give you a heads up. We are close to having just over 100 places left in total.

So if you know anyone who still has to register i'd do it asap as we expect to sell out by the weekend !

Claude Burgundy

Down to the last 50 places, we'll sell out this weekend:)

Steroo

I'm in!

Claude Burgundy

Last 10 places just made available !!

Claude Burgundy

And today we have the last 5 places.

Any questions in advance of the event just pop them here and i'll answer them as best i can.

Runninghard

Hi Claude,

Quick question - how many water stations on the half ? sorry if you've answered this already and I missed it. Really looking forward to trying out your course. Thanks

Claude Burgundy

Runninghard wrote: »

Hi Claude,

Quick question - how many water stations on the half ? sorry if you've answered this already and I missed it. Really looking forward to trying out your course. Thanks

Morning !

There will be 4.

roughly 5k, 10, 15k and 18k

Claude Burgundy

Last 2 places are now up for grabs !!!!

Claude Burgundy

Entry is CLOSED !!!

There will be NO entry on the morning of the event and we look forward to seeing everyone on Nov 22 !

doughef

So ..
All set for Sunday?

Joeseph Balls

Not really, between work and weather I'm after missing a few runs. A pb isn't on the cards for me

Steroo

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Not really, between work and weather I'm after missing a few runs. A pb isn't on the cards for me

not if you don't believe it's not! where's your Balls Joeseph? Get that pb!!

Claude Burgundy

Registration will be open from 09:30 on Sunday morning and there's free parking in Portarlington train station.

Any questions just ask !

Claude Burgundy

Sounds good !

Sunday will be a cold, bright day with lighter northerly breezes. Many places will be dry but a few coastal showers are likely in parts of the north and east.
Afternoon highs of 5 to 8 degrees C and cold and frosty overnight

doughef

Apologies for the question but I'm not from the area.
Is the train station car park near the registration / start line?

Dilbert75

doughef wrote: »

Apologies for the question but I'm not from the area.
Is the train station car park near the registration / start line?

3-4 mins walk

Claude Burgundy

We'd just ask people to turn up on time for registration on Sunday, we will have 650 plus runners on the day !

TheBazman

So registration at 9.30. All races still kicking off at noon?

Claude Burgundy

TheBazman wrote: »

So registration at 9.30. All races still kicking off at noon?

Yep !

djemba djemba

Do we need to bring the entry confirmation or anything with us tomorrow.

Claude Burgundy

djemba djemba wrote: »

Do we need to bring the entry confirmation or anything with us tomorrow.

No just your name !

Joeseph Balls

Claude, just wondering there's hardly any pacers for 10k

Claude Burgundy

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Claude, just wondering there's hardly any pacers for 10k

Sorry no. It's something we'll look at for 2016. What time would you like ?

Joeseph Balls

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Sorry no. It's something we'll look at for 2016. What time would you like ?

No worries. Was just curious as IV been out of action for a while. When I first signed up I was hoping to break 40 mins. But things got in way. If I got in around 45 I be happy. Not a pb race I don't think unfortunately but Il keep an eye on me watch.

TheBazman

Just back - great event - lovely relatively flat course. First time running with pacers and the 1:40 lads did a great job. Thanks to the marshalls and those that manned the water stations especially the kids.

geld

Where, when can we see the results?

Joeseph Balls

Well done to all involved. Was great Claude fair play to you and volunteers.