Streets of Galway 8k 2016

Windywanderer

Entries are now open for this years race.

As a new user I am unable to post the link for entries, it is available on the Facebook facebook.com/StreetsOfGalway/ & Twitter page: @streetsofgalway

Windywanderer

The race is 6th August 7pm.

PM if you have any queries.

Coffee Fulled Runner

Have you a GPS map of the route?

BeepBeep67

Coffee Fulled Runner wrote: »

Have you a GPS map of the route?

Don't believe the course has changed: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/210087399

BrokenMan

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Don't believe the course has changed: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/210087399

A few minor changes the last couple of years. Mostly to do with the start area.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1061734008

youngrun

Entry is open here for the Streets .http://www.runireland.com/events/radisson-blu-streets-galway-8k

TheBigGreen

youngrun wrote: »

Entry is open here for the Streets .http://www.runireland.com/events/radisson-blu-streets-galway-8k

Just signed up for it

mylesforsmiles

TheBigGreen wrote: »

Just signed up for it

Me too, cracking race in a beautiful city. Looking forward to it.

Windywanderer

Folks

Early bird entry of €20 closes on 6th July 23:59.
7th July to close of entries is €25.

If anyone wants to put in a club entry, unable to complete their entry, or looking for further information, please let me know.

Windywanderer

Reminder about early closing at 23.59 tonight.

€20 until then, €25 tomorrow.

Volvoair

http://www.active.com/galway-city-connacht/running/distance-running-races/radisson-blu-streets-of-galway-8km-2016?int=
http://galwaycityharriers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StreetsOfGalway/
2016 sees the 31st edition of the famous Streets of Galway 8km road race. Since its inception in 1986 the event has grown into one of the most prestigious road races in the country , yet remains true to its original motto of Sport for All, as many locals and visitors take on the event year in year out. Galway City Harriers AC as race organisers hope to attract 3,000 participants onto the streets of our city and suburbs.

The race route takes in many of the sights of Galway city. In the first km the route passes the Spanish Arch, Quay St. and the Druid Theatre. Eyre Square makes for a distinctive 1km marker and the 2km marker is at the landmark Galway Cathedral.

The course then takes you out towards Salthill, past Pearse Stadium and then back in on the 'Prom' along Galway Bay for the last 2.5 km. With the wind ( usually) at your back this is a very fast section, before a final sprint into the South Park finish line.
Go on lads and ladies give it a lash....free t-shirt for every participant.
Register before 12 tonight and save yourself a fiver.
Nearly 1500 registered already.....limited to 3000 so register now!

Windywanderer

Online registration for Galway's favourite race closes next Wednesday 2nd August.

Weather forecast for raceday is a warm day with a few showers.

Great prize money too, with €5,000 spread over the categories.

There are runners from all over Ireland entered, so a high standard of racing is assured.

This is a great race for people moving up from 5k, those who like a night out after a race (Monroe's for after party), and those who just love a weekend away in Galway. Many clubs use it as an away day for members.

Still 50/50 as to whether it sells out, as less than 400 spaces left now.

BrokenMan

Great race. Looking forward to it.

Windywanderer wrote: »

Weather forecast for raceday is a warm day with a few showers.

You're brave giving a weather forecast for Galway 11 days out

Spirogyra

Is it acceptable to go to Monroe's without a shower? Where is number collection on the day?ðŸ˜႒

Windywanderer

Many people do go to Monroes after without a shower.
However, showers are provided beside race HQ, as the Fr Griffin Gaa club dressing rooms are used as changing rooms. Seperate rooms for men and women.

Race number pick up is Claddagh Hall. Go west across Wolfe Tone Bridge, turn left onto Claddagh Quay, after 300m turn left again for race HQ.

Windywanderer

Many people do go to Monroes after without a shower.
However, showers are provided beside race HQ (Claddagh Hall), as the Fr Griffin Gaa club dressing rooms are used as changing rooms. Seperate rooms for men and women.

Race number pick up is Claddagh Hall. Go west across Wolfe Tone Bridge, turn left onto Claddagh Quay, after 300m turn left again for race HQ.

Volvoair

nearly full ....last chance to register!
go on...go on...go on...
free Technical t-shirt for all


http://www.runireland.com/events/radisson-blu-streets-galway-8k

Windywanderer

Folks

Online registration closes at 23:59 tomorrow night.

If any spots are available after, manual registration takes place on Friday in race HQ, Claddagh Hall for €25.

Registration on Friday is 2-8pm, Saturday 9-4pm.

PM if any difficulties.

sootie

Hi, are dogs allowed on a lead to do the 8k ?

Windywanderer

No, no dogs are allowed on course during the race, on a lead or otherwise.

Runners are not allowed wear headphones either.

Spirogyra

Is number collection on Saturday in Claddagh?as for the marathon in October? Can one leave baggage at the start /finish line?

Windywanderer

Yes, number collection is in Claddagh Hall both days, Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm.

There is no official baggage drop at the start. Anything left behind after race start will be collected up. We have to return the start area to pre race condition within 30 minutes.

Items can be left at race HQ at owners risk during the race.

Windywanderer

Online registration has now closed and the race is a sellout! 3000 entrants are about to sample the delights of the best race in the west.

Thank you to all who have registered, and we hope ye all enjoy the race.

Race FAQ is available here: galwaycityharriers. com/faq-page

PM if question fall outside of FAQ.

Spirogyra

The bes bus from Eyre Square to Claddagh is 401? Thanks

Windywanderer

Yes, but probably quicker to walk, as traffic will be busy around the city on Saturday.

Windywanderer

Come join us for our post-race party upstairs in Monroes live where you can brag about your latest PB, compare times with your running buddies and rid your legs of any stiffness by hitting the dance floor with the live band on the main stage or the DJ in the backstage.

It's a great way to celebrate a fabulous race and entry is free to all participants before 11pm.

Spirogyra

So I'd go to Claddagh via shop street,down over the Quays?....

martyboy48

Spirogyra wrote: »

So I'd go to Claddagh via shop street,down over the Quays?....

Down through shop street, through pedestrian zone veer left when you come to a V just past McDonald's and easons..
Down past the quays pub and over the bridge after jury's. Turn right after the bridge, hall is just past the church across the road out on its own...

Windywanderer

Registration is now open!

jfh

Any good place to park near the finish?

Windywanderer

Parking will be very limited around the start and finish line. There are lots of parking spaces around the city within walking distance of the start & finish.

pudgeydev

Good race, managed a PB, that wind was great for the last 2.5k home!

Spirogyra

The so called 'afters party' in Monroe's was a misnomer. Almost no reference to the run ,travelled alone and felt there was nothing there for me. Didn't feel like an 'Afters Party'.

Spirogyra

Spirogyra wrote: »

The so called 'afters party' in Monroe's was a misnomer. Almost no reference to the run ,travelled alone and felt there was nothing there for me. Didn't feel like an 'Afters Party'.

just realized it was upstairs? Didn't know😢

martyboy48

Spirogyra wrote: »

just realized it was upstairs? Didn't know😢

Ah you missed a brilliant night, probably the best night of the year. Parry games with spot prizes for everyone. Brilliant music till the early hours. .. Plenty of free booze for race participants and enough food to satisfy any hunger. ...


Ahhh only joking, I didn't go either :D

TheBigGreen

Great race, a PB for me! Got right up to the front with big dawgs for the start, mighty atmosphere. That tail wind at the was fcuking great!

emerald007

Anybody got a URL link to the results? Or something that doesn't involve faexbokz!

Great event as always. Have ran it a few times now over the years. I know the course from the start to the cathedral, and the then the salthill finish, but those couple of km's in the middle seem to induce a mental block of knowing where you are!. It was the first time ever to have a tail wind home along the salthill, which was nice.

The organisation by GCH was excellent as usual, and the prompt reaction of the medical response to two incidents was first class.

emerald007

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz4ZRUq9XXs

martyboy48

results here

Organisation top class as always bar the occasional disco dancers up front

Not the first time having a tail wind at the end, but it was fairly blowing this year

Windywanderer

Well done to everyone that took part in the race on Saturday. Conditions were not ideal, but it adds to the excitement of the race!

Great to hear of so many PB's for lots of people. We will try to organise a good wind for next year again.

Spiro, sorry to hear about that. It's something we will work on for next year.

There are lots of pictures on the FB page from the race, there are a few videos on FB too of the race.

It take a lot of effort and commitment by many people to put on a city centre race with 3000 entrants, so it is good to be recognised.

See ye all again next year!

ThebitterLemon

martyboy48 wrote: »

results here

Organisation top class as always bar the occasional disco dancers up front

Not the first time having a tail wind at the end, but it was fairly blowing this year

Have to agree with Marty, the number of people that were lined up at the front at the start and had no business been up that far was crazy. Not sure what (if anything) the organisers can do about it as I heard repeated announcements to line up according to your expected finishing time. (And yes given my time this year I probably should have started a row or two back )

Very well run race well done GCH

TbL

Tilikum

Hello All,

Is there anywhere I could get the full list of entries for 2016 & 2017?

BrokenMan

You won't be able to get a full list of entries. You'll get the finishers either on the gch website or by looking back through the red tag timing website.

Spirogyra

Was thinking of doing this again. Shame about hotel prices, wasn't happy with Corrib Village. But I suppose there's always Air BnB