Irish runner five mile

AAD

Now not part of the race series but it will take place again this year, new course and a family fun run added as well. 17th of June

All the details are here.
http://www.irishrunner.ie/irish-runner-5-mile/

28064212

Coming out of the Lower Glen at nearly 4 miles is going to be absolute carnage, especially if the day is anyway warm

Paddy1234

Does that mean it's going to be hilly or just the hill in the last mile?

How would the course compare to the likes of the Terenure 5 mile?

Thanks

adrian522

Tougher course than Terenure for sure, but really other than that last climb its not too bad. That last climb is significant though.

RayCun

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Does that mean it's going to be hilly or just the hill in the last mile?

There's only one climb, coming out of the Furry Glen and onto Upper Glen Road. Most of the course is flat.

Any race longer than 5k in the park is going to have at least one uphill and downhill

tHE vAGGABOND

Fascinating to see what the numbers taking part will be like!

28064212

tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »

Fascinating to see what the numbers taking part will be like!

I'd be surprised if numbers weren't substantially down. Not being associated with the Race Series is a big hit, and numbers had been falling anyway:

• 2011 - 5119
• 2012 - 4056
• 2013 - 2768 (big fall here, possibly due to reputation of overcrowding in previous years)
• 2014 - 3119
• 2015 - 2912
• 2016 - 2588

Aside from anything else, I don't think the new route could handle the numbers of previous years. The Lower Glen is pretty narrow (although at least it's late in the race, so the crowds should be fairly strung out)

RayCun

that's interesting, just adding other other races in the series -

• 2011 - 5119. . . . . ....10mile 5100 half 6000
• 2012 - 4056 10k 3200 10mile 7100 half 6300
• 2013 - 2768 10k 2200 10mile 3900 half 5400
• 2014 - 3119 10k 2700 10mile 4200 half 6100
• 2015 - 2912 10k 5100 10mile 4000 half 6700
• 2016 - 2588 10k 2900 10mile 3900 half 7000

was 2013 the year without a headline sponsor?

S.L.F.

RayCun wrote: »

that's interesting, just adding other other races in the series -

• 2011 - 5119. . . . . ....10mile 5100 half 6000
• 2012 - 4056 10k 3200 10mile 7100 half 6300
• 2013 - 2768 10k 2200 10mile 3900 half 5400
• 2014 - 3119 10k 2700 10mile 4200 half 6100
• 2015 - 2912 10k 5100 10mile 4000 half 6700
• 2016 - 2588 10k 2900 10mile 3900 half 7000

was 2013 the year without a headline sponsor?

No it was 2012 as far as I remember

28064212

It was 2013: http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/sponsorship-cloud-has-silver-lining-for-home-elite-29292626.html

Seannew1

I really enjoyed this run last year, even though I went out too hard which meant the last climb was a major struggle. I'm not doing it this year as it's not part of the race series but love running in Phoenix Park run - a great place to run!

28064212

Seannew1 wrote: »

I'm not doing it this year as it's not part of the race series

What's the rationale behind that?

Seannew1

28064212 wrote: »

What's the rationale behind that?

Phoenix Park is a very long way for me to come from just for a 5 mile.

28064212

Seannew1 wrote: »

Phoenix Park is a very long way for me to come from just for a 5 mile.

But it was in the Park last year? Sorry, I'm just genuinely curious as to why you would choose not to do it purely because it's not a part of the race series

Seannew1

28064212 wrote: »

But it was in the Park last year? Sorry, I'm just genuinely curious as to why you would choose not to do it purely because it's not a part of the race series

I did race series last year and was living nearby so park was easy enough to get to and because I had signed up for race series, obviously there was the incentive. I'm living further away this year so that's essentially why I haven't committed myself to doing it.

S.L.F.

28064212 wrote: »

It was 2013: http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/sponsorship-cloud-has-silver-lining-for-home-elite-29292626.html

It was 2012 and it was even a thread on boards: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056626413

In 2013 they continued without a main sponsor as there was none to lose.

28064212

S.L.F. wrote: »

It was 2012 and it was even a thread on boards: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056626413

In 2013 they continued without a main sponsor as there was none to lose.

Apologies, you're right, I missed the important word in the first sentence of the independent article:

THE Dublin Marathon is without a title sponsor again for only the third time in its 34-year history

yaboya1

Completely different course to last year too. Profile is probably similar overall, but I'd prefer last year's given the choice.

ooter

Seannew1 wrote: »

but love running in Phoenix Park run - a great place to run!

I run in it nearly every day of the week, an absolute godsend having it practically on my doorstep.

Battery Kinzie

What's the story with number pick up for this? Can't seem to find anything on the site.

Paddy1234

Battery Kinzie wrote: »

What's the story with number pick up for this? Can't seem to find anything on the site.

Anyone know the answer to this?

S.L.F.

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Anyone know the answer to this?

On the payment page it says they will be in touch at a closer date regarding number pickup

blackwhite

S.L.F. wrote: »

On the payment page it says they will be in touch at a closer date regarding number pickup

Considering it's a week away tomorrow, they aren't giving people a whole lot of time to plan ahead!

average_runner

28064212 wrote: »

I'd be surprised if numbers weren't substantially down. Not being associated with the Race Series is a big hit, and numbers had been falling anyway:

• 2011 - 5119
• 2012 - 4056
• 2013 - 2768 (big fall here, possibly due to reputation of overcrowding in previous years)
• 2014 - 3119
• 2015 - 2912
• 2016 - 2588

Aside from anything else, I don't think the new route could handle the numbers of previous years. The Lower Glen is pretty narrow (although at least it's late in the race, so the crowds should be fairly strung out)

I think the numbers have fallen because regular runners have found better races in around the same time now ie Dunshaughlin 10k is just one of them.

romteilly

Has anyone who is doing this got their number yet. Is it being posted or is it to be collected?

Glencarraig

blackwhite wrote: »

Considering it's a week away tomorrow, they aren't giving people a whole lot of time to plan ahead!

Race Number Pick-Up for Irish Runner 5 Mile
Elverys Sports – Suffolk Street
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)
And
Elverys Sports – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)

romteilly

Glencarraig wrote: »

Race Number Pick-Up for Irish Runner 5 Mile
Elverys Sports – Suffolk Street
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)
And
Elverys Sports – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)

Thanks, where'd you see this info?

Glencarraig

romteilly wrote: »

Thanks, where'd you see this info?

Was on the Irish Runner magazine f/book page

Paddy1234

romteilly wrote: »

Glencarraig wrote: »

Race Number Pick-Up for Irish Runner 5 Mile
Elverys Sports – Suffolk Street
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)
And
Elverys Sports – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)

Thanks, where'd you see this info?

Thanks for that. Interesting - they obviously assign you a number when you get there if they are doing in two different locations. Seems like a lot of hassle for them. Suits me perfectly think I'll sign up.

Paddy1234

Paddy1234 wrote: »

romteilly wrote: »

Glencarraig wrote: »

Race Number Pick-Up for Irish Runner 5 Mile
Elverys Sports – Suffolk Street
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)
And
Elverys Sports – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Thursday 15th June - (10:00-20:00)
Friday 16th June - (10:00-18:00)

Thanks, where'd you see this info?

Thanks for that. Interesting - they obviously assign you a number when you get there if they are doing in two different locations. Seems like a lot of hassle for them. Suits me perfectly think I'll sign up.

Also a lot of people giving out on Facebook as they thought they would be posted out. They should have really made it clear that numbers had to be picked up

romteilly

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Also a lot of people giving out on Facebook as they thought they would be posted out. They should have really made it clear that numbers had to be picked up

I'm not on Facebook so I have been left in limbo, checked the race website but no joy

S.L.F.

romteilly wrote: »

I'm not on Facebook so I have been left in limbo, checked the race website but no joy

what do you mean?

romteilly

S.L.F. wrote: »

what do you mean?

I mean I'm not on Facebook so how would I get the info, if it wasn't for this thread I wouldn't have known

ooter

They did the same for the recent streets of Dublin 5km race.
Fairly straightforward to pick up your number but I appreciate it won't suit everyone.

Paddy1234

An unusual question but does anyone know if there would be any shower facilities in the vicinity after this?

Thanks

S.L.F.

Paddy1234 wrote: »

An unusual question but does anyone know if there would be any shower facilities in the vicinity after this?

Thanks

Here's a few suggestions here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057061529

I myself am a big believer in clean towel, baby wipes, deodorant and change of clothes

Downtime

ooter wrote: »

They did the same for the recent streets of Dublin 5km race.
Fairly straightforward to pick up your number but I appreciate it won't suit everyone.

You can pick up before the race between 8:30 and 9:30 on Saturday morning.

Lazare

Thinking of parking somewhere local like Inchicore or Islandbridge and cycling to the start, prob a silly question but will there be somewhere handy to lock the bike?

S.L.F.

Lazare wrote: »

Thinking of parking somewhere local like Inchicore or Islandbridge and cycling to the start, prob a silly question but will there be somewhere handy to lock the bike?

I would park it by the gardai headquarters if I was cycling or else against one of the tree guards on the Chesterfield avenue. There'll be plenty of people around there.

davedanon

I received an email from AAI yesterday informing me about the number pickup arrangements.

KJ

I just got an email offering 40% off this race. Use the code FIT40

Phoole

I collected my number in Blanch this morning. They've no XL t-shirts and the large wouldn't fit an 8 year old. If you're a small, go for a medium at least.

blackwhite

Phoole wrote: »

I collected my number in Blanch this morning. They've no XL t-shirts and the large wouldn't fit an 8 year old. If you're a small, go for a medium at least.

Or an XL in Suffolk st. Snug is being generous - for comparison I took L at the Frank Duffy last year and its a perfect fit

Phoole

Here's me barely fitting in to my large size tee. As you can see, I'm not exactly a big dude.

https://ibb.co/jxXmiQ

sideswipe

Anyone manage to do number collection for a group? If so what info are they accepting for collections?
Cheers

smashiner

KJ wrote: »

I just got an email offering 40% off this race. Use the code FIT40

I am off to Elverys in town at lunch time to enter (€25), I wonder if they will accept any codes at the store??

Is it worth chancing the auld arm, what do you think??

Don't really mind as I am delighted to have made the cut as I only decided to enter this week as I was on holidays last week eating pizza's and cornetto's (carb loading)

EDIT:
Got sorted for 25 Euro (no discount) , but there is 20% off in the Store if you enter the 5 mile, so I bought some running gear and electrolyte tablets at a knock down price!
Went with the XL Tee Shirt as the Large was vacuum packed on to me

Delighted to be running tomorrow as I have missed a few races this year....best of luck to any Boardies running tomorow

Paddy1234

Where are people parking? Is the start line far up Chesterfield Avenue. For previous race series I've parked in Heuston and got shuttle bus to start line but I imagine no buses tomorrow. Will it be a bit quieter that can park in the park itself?

Thanks

romteilly

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Where are people parking? Is the start line far up Chesterfield Avenue. For previous race series I've parked in Heuston and got shuttle bus to start line but I imagine no buses tomorrow. Will it be a bit quieter that can park in the park itself?

Thanks

No according to the leaflet there is the usual shuttle bus from parkgate street

Paddy1234

Great thanks. It's going to be a scorcher. Might have to revise upwards my goal time a wee bit. Have a good race all.

Phoole

Been out already for a quick walk... its gonna be a warm one guys! Seems its either 100 degrees or Storm Sandy for these races series in the park lately - no in between

Lazare

What a beautiful morning here, can't wait for this.