Rock n' Roll Half Marathon - Dublin - August 7th, 2016

Pink11

I signed up tonight and noticed the last discounted rate ends on June 15th:

http://www.runrocknroll.com/dublin/register/

There are also 5k & 10k options available.

Did this last year, great craic! Loved it.

Bit expensive though - only drawback. Last year I registered way earlier in the year and got it for 35e!

andrew1977

If you are a member of Athletics Ireland you can get this for 25 euro, just in case anyone is thinking of signing up.
Race prices are getting a lot more pricier !

AAD

Got this a while ago

€5 discount code IDOL7816

And this is a 50% discount code which may or maynot work IDOL414767 got this for entering the idol contest, but I had already signed up for the event so never used it.

GOOSEPAUL

Doing this too, great race.

colin32

€45 is this a joke?? I'm out

KJ

colin32 wrote: »

€45 is this a joke?? I'm out

The early bird was €30 but I think the price went up yesterday.

Bluesquare

Is it really a slow course? Is that because there is a lot of people or is it tough course? Just signed up so hoping not too tough of a course!

Bluesquare

Is it really a slow course? Is that because there is a lot of people or is it tough course? Just signed up so hoping not too tough of a course!

crisco10

Bluesquare wrote: »

Is it really a slow course? Is that because there is a lot of people or is it tough course? Just signed up so hoping not too tough of a course!

It's a little busy. But perhaps the toughest thing about it is that it's a net uphill course. flat enough for the for the first half (in the main), but the finishline is halfway up Chesterfield avenue which means a bit of hill climbing.

Bluesquare

crisco10 wrote: »

It's a little busy. But perhaps the toughest thing about it is that it's a net uphill course. flat enough for the for the first half (in the main), but the finishline is halfway up Chesterfield avenue which means a bit of hill climbing.

Thanks . Is that the same hill that pops up on the race series! Should have paid more attention to the course map. I suspose it will be an OK one to help get a proposed marathon pace plan for though - be more realistic !!!!

colin32

Groupon on doing deals for entry today

€35 for half
€17.50 for 10km
€11.90 for 5km

Makes me think sales aren't going to well

Sunny Dayz

Half thinking of doing the 10K. Gonna have to figure out how to get to the start line at that hour on a sunday morning when travelling up from the country.

scheister

colin32 wrote: »

Groupon on doing deals for entry today

€35 for half
€17.50 for 10km
€11.90 for 5km

Makes me think sales aren't going to well

not happy with this at all. they did the same two years ago. Why offer an early bird and then give the price cheaper somewhere else. why not simple extend the early bird if sales are slow

Pink11

scheister wrote: »

not happy with this at all. they did the same two years ago. Why offer an early bird and then give the price cheaper somewhere else. why not simple extend the early bird if sales are slow

Absolutely:mad:. i had to pay full whack! I have to remember this next year... if I'm still mental enough to do it!

Paddy1234

Hi

Does anyone have a Garmin profile for this race? I can't find it in the main race profile thread. Thanks

Downtime

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/852168997

Paddy1234

Downtime wrote: »

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/852168997

Thanks a mill

colin32

Just registered for the 10km, so it'll be an early start for a Sunday

smashiner

I entered a few weeks ago and got the 'one day sale' price (tenner off I think), haven't done this HM before as it always seems to clash with other events for me, so I am looking forward to it as a few friends have completed it last year and enjoyed it.

How does it compare to the Dublin HM in the PP as I did that one a few times? The Upper Glen Road, will be painfully familiar to me :rolleyes:

Any tips would be appreciated.....

Payton

Has anyone got the deal on Groupon for 35 euro?....How do I redeem the voucher?

Auntie Matter

Payton wrote: »

Has anyone got the deal on Groupon for 35 euro?....How do I redeem the voucher?

Go to the race website and do the normal entry process until you get to the payment page. There will be a place to enter a discount code - put in the Groupon code that's at the top of the voucher. The balance required to be paid reduces to zero.

Payton

Auntie Matter wrote: »

Go to the race website and do the normal entry process until you get to the payment page. There will be a place to enter a discount code - put in the Groupon code that's at the top of the voucher. The balance required to be paid reduces to zero.

I got it eventually. Thank you.

DublinDilbert

Payton wrote: »

I got it eventually. Thank you.

Yea it wasn't very clear what way to redeem.

jhammer

colin32 wrote: »

Just registered for the 10km, so it'll be an early start for a Sunday

Just noticed its a 8.30am start...eugh!!:(

onrail

Does anyone know how strict the pack collection procedure is? I'm going to be struggling to get down on the Saturday to collect (but have plenty of friends willing to pick up).
Is it a definite no-ID-no-pickup type thing?

Shlippery

AAD wrote: »

Got this a while ago

€5 discount code IDOL7816

And this is a 50% discount code which may or maynot work IDOL414767 got this for entering the idol contest, but I had already signed up for the event so never used it.

Cheers for that, worked for the 5k and 10k so saved a tenner!

Does anyone know how strict the pack collection procedure is? I'm going to be struggling to get down on the Saturday to collect (but have plenty of friends willing to pick up).
Is it a definite no-ID-no-pickup type thing?

I'd say if you forward on your confirmation email to your friend you'll be grand, they're normally fairly sound about these things from past experience?

It's rare they'll ask you to dig out ID if you've an email on your phone ready to show them.

Bluesquare

Anybody know if it's easy to change corrals on the day? Will there be a big crowd ?

Are there waves or do we all go out together?

Downtime

Bluesquare wrote: »

Anybody know if it's easy to change corrals on the day? Will there be a big crowd ?

Are there waves or do we all go out together?

there are waves, and they suggest you change when you pick up your race number but if you are dropping back you could just slip into the one behind you. I am sure there will be some slower runners in waves that are too fast for them.

Payton

Looking forward to it. Weather is supposed to be good but hopefully not to warm.

Jay D

Is this for real? Packets will not be given to friends or family, no exceptions.
(see attachment)

Shlippery

Jay D wrote: »

Is this for real? Packets will not be given to friends or family, no exceptions.
(see attachment)

Saw a comment on the facebook event page that seemed to say otherwise! Can't quote it now, but their social media team seems to think it'll be fine

Downtime

Shlippery wrote: »

Saw a comment on the facebook event page that seemed to say otherwise! Can't quote it now, but their social media team seems to think it'll be fine

Saw on the same facebook post that you can have someone else pick it up and also that you cannot have someone else pick it up. Typical top class organisation from R n R. I am sending someone to pick mine up with my photo ID.

happygoose

colin32 wrote: »

Groupon on doing deals for entry today

€35 for half
€17.50 for 10km
€11.90 for 5km

Makes me think sales aren't going to well

Sales aren't slow, 7,700 in the Half, 2,100 in the 10k, 1,500 in the 5k.

colin32

I posted that about 3/4 weeks ago. Obviously the groupon vouchers boosted the numbers, like they'd hoped

Paddy1234

I see there is a live tracking app. Does anybody know what splits will be taken for this?

happygoose

colin32 wrote: »

I posted that about 3/4 weeks ago. Obviously the groupon vouchers boosted the numbers, like they'd hoped

Totes, yeah.

Casey78

Anyone know if there are pacers at this(half marathon)? I asked someone who ran it last year and they said they don't remember seeing any.

This Fat Girl Runs

Casey78 wrote:

Anyone know if there are pacers at this(half marathon)? I asked someone who ran it last year and they said they don't remember seeing any.

Yes there are pacers. Last year they went up to 3 hours.

diego_b

Does anyone know if you can park in the Phoenix Park before the race and get a shuttle bus down to the start line? Not certain if they'll be running that early.

This Fat Girl Runs

diego_b wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can park in the Phoenix Park before the race and get a shuttle bus down to the start line? Not certain if they'll be running that early.

They do advertise free shuttles here: http://rnr30.compgroup.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/sites/21/2016/07/DUB_16_ShuttlesMap-7.00-9.30-Final.pdf

but last year when I went to get a shuttle I couldn't see one, nor could I see any signs where the shuttle was supposed to be. Luckily the Luas was running so I got to the start that way.

Utdfan20titles

Was going to run this after my first half marathon in Clontarf but its too deer and they dont even have soup

diego_b

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

They do advertise free shuttles here: http://rnr30.compgroup.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/sites/21/2016/07/DUB_16_ShuttlesMap-7.00-9.30-Final.pdf

but last year when I went to get a shuttle I couldn't see one, nor could I see any signs where the shuttle was supposed to be. Luckily the Luas was running so I got to the start that way.

Thanks C, too risky for my liking so might just park somewhere in between....maybe Heuston and get the Luas to the start.

This Fat Girl Runs

diego_b wrote: »

Thanks C, too risky for my liking so might just park somewhere in between....maybe Heuston and get the Luas to the start.

I think that would be the safer option. I'm volunteering and am on baggage duty. You might see me there!

Van.Bosch

If you get your pack posted to you how do you get the t shirt? Do you get it at end or do you have to go to expo anyway?

diego_b

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

I think that would be the safer option. I'm volunteering and am on baggage duty. You might see me there!

Fairplay, I'll keep an eye out for you!

estariol

briefing says postal bibs can collect t-shirt at finish

diego_b

I asked on twitter there and they said either on the packet pickup day or on race day at the finish line festival.

Payton

Ok a couple of work mates were in collecting their packs, strictly ID required they seen people being turned away for no ID.

KJ

The pickup was awful today. The queue was huge, was in line for about 30-40 minutes. The room were you collect the bibs was tiny and over crowded. You must collect each bib separately as well so it meant I had to queue again for the 3 different races. The "expo" consisted of a stalls selling R&R merch and a stall selling energy gels and bars. Really bad compared to the RDS last year. They also have gotten rid of the goodie bags. Where else am I gonna get loads of free colour catchers and wart cream.

What I picked up from the day:
ID is definitely required.
I did see people collect for others.
People who got their number posted collect their t-shirt on Sunday at the finish.
Save some time by bringing the confirmation print out, otherwise you have to join another queue to fill in the forms.

Shlippery

Just out there, couldn't believe how strict they were about the ID and print out.

Hopefully will get a nice weekend for it!

Michelin

happygoose wrote: »

Sales aren't slow, 7,700 in the Half, 2,100 in the 10k, 1,500 in the 5k.

Hi I bought the groupon voucher for the 10k couple of weeks ago. There was a link in voucher to registration however link only said next registrations after 31st. I clicked back in yesterday but still didn't let me do the registration part. Tried contacting both organisers and groupon but no reply to emails or phone calls. Any suggestions? I'm afraid if I go to registration I'll be told I didn't register. I see now 10k full.