Docklands 5K 2017

jahaco

Just as a heads up, the next running of the Docklands 5K, organised by Crusaders AC, will take place on the evening of Thursday 6 July this year. Participants will enjoy the same fast and flat out-and-back course around Dublin's quays as we've had for the last two years. It's had great feedback since the club took it over and has consistently produced PBs. There's also the element of the corporate challenge with teams of 3 (all male, all female and mixed) competing against each other. Registration details will be provided soon and the Docklands 5K website and FB page etc will be updated shortly.

Murph_D

Event website is now live at http://www.docklands5k.com

€20 per individual or €60 per team of three (plus processing fee).

Registration now open at https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Docklands5K2017

If any questions, ask here and we will do our best to answer.

aquinn

Check out our slideshow, featuring some of the best moments from the past 2 years!! Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the start line on July 6th!! www.docklands5k.com

Any questions please ask.

diego_b

When does registration close for this? Or moreso does it sell out?
I might be able to work being up the country for work so might be around for it but won't know till near end of June I guess.

Murph_D

It was possible to register on the day the past two years. Could be risky though - the nature of the course means capacity is limited to around 1,500, and the numbers have been close to this limit. So the short answer is, registration will be open until capacity is reached. We will update here if/when we are close to capacity.

diego_b

Murph_D wrote: »

It was possible to register on the day the past two years. Could be risky though - the nature of the course means capacity is limited to around 1,500, and the numbers have been close to this limit. So the short answer is, registration will be open until capacity is reached. We will update here if/when we are close to capacity.

Ta for that!

RedRunner

Hi,

Any advice on how to do a bulk entry. I'd like to promote this with my work running club as it is now on our new doorstep. I don't see any detail on the website about large group entries. Would appreciate any assistance you can offer on this.

Cheers

Murph_D

RedRunner wrote: »

Hi,

Any advice on how to do a bulk entry. I'd like to promote this with my work running club as it is now on our new doorstep. I don't see any detail on the website about large group entries. Would appreciate any assistance you can offer on this.

Cheers

Hi R - good point. Let me check that and get back to you.

Edit: PM sent.

aquinn

T-shirt released, all details on the site.

The 2017 Tee-Shirt!! They're super-comfortable & we think they look pretty slick too! www.docklands5k.com

Murph_D

aquinn wrote: »

T-shirt released, all details on the site.

The 2017 Tee-Shirt!! They're super-comfortable & we think they look pretty slick too! www.docklands5k.com

Of course, it's never about the tee shirt. But just in case it is:

DubOnHoliday

I am pushing this in work too, how can I make a bulk entry? Thanks.

aquinn

DubOnHoliday wrote: »

I am pushing this in work too, how can I make a bulk entry? Thanks.

Hey, PM sent with details.

Thanks

Dub13

Whats the min age for this..? One of the kids does the parkruns with me and did the streets of Dublin 5k and no issue on registration, she is 14.

grahamor

Are there pacers for 20 mins etc. ? Had a look on the website but couldn't find any info.

aquinn

Dub13 wrote: »

Whats the min age for this..? One of the kids does the parkruns with me and did the streets of Dublin 5k and no issue on registration, she is 14.

Hi, I'm sorry but the permit is for over 16 years of age.

aquinn

grahamor wrote: »

Are there pacers for 20 mins etc. ? Had a look on the website but couldn't find any info.

Morning,

Yes, there are pacers for 20,25 and 30 minutes.

Paddy1234

How are the entries looking for this? Will I be time enough signing up next week?
Thanks

aquinn

Paddy1234 wrote: »

How are the entries looking for this? Will I be time enough signing up next week?
Thanks

Hey Paddy1234,

Entries officially close on Monday but if within the limit then you can sign up on the day but getting so close now entries are increasing.

That ok?

Murph_D

Look what happened the people who waited to sign up for DCM!

diego_b

Signed up last night, should be fun as much as a 5K can be!

aquinn

diego_b wrote: »

Signed up last night, should be fun as much as a 5K can be!

That's the spirit. Think of the amazing support you'll get, well worth it.

aquinn

Huge number of sign-ups this week! Entry closes at 10pm on Monday or if we sell out before then. www.docklands5k.com

Wubble Wubble

Registered! Bit of a risk leaving it to the day itself

aquinn

I'm trying to attach the race day instructions but the file is too big. If I remove the pictures is that any use?

For those on FB or see if this works:

Only a few hours to go now!
Please see the Instructions in the link, so you are aware of the procedure for tonight.
Have a great race everyone and we will see you at the finish line!
Good Luck!
www.docklands5k.com/…/Docklands%205K%20race%20instructions%…;
www.docklands5k.com
docklands5k.com

Good luck to all and I hope you enjoy it.

It is roasting here today so be prepared for warm conditions.

I'll be hopefully along the North Quays. Please follow all instructions given.

Enjoy yourselves.

Wubble Wubble

aquinn wrote: »

I'm trying to attach the race day instructions but the file is too big. If I remove the pictures is that any use?

For those on FB or see if this works:

Only a few hours to go now!
Please see the Instructions in the link, so you are aware of the procedure for tonight.
Have a great race everyone and we will see you at the finish line!
Good Luck!
www.docklands5k.com/…/Docklands%205K%20race%20instructions%…;
www.docklands5k.com
docklands5k.com

Good luck to all and I hope you enjoy it.

It is roasting here today so be prepared for warm conditions.

I'll be hopefully along the North Quays. Please follow all instructions given.

Enjoy yourselves.

Great stuff, four hours for the temps to hopefully drop a bit

aquinn

Wubble Wubble wrote: »

Great stuff, four hours for the temps to hopefully drop a bit

Are you wearing your sandy hat and shades?

Wubble Wubble

aquinn wrote: »

Are you wearing your sandy hat and shades?

*checks gear bag*

That would be a yes might as well go all out on such a warm evening :pac:

RedRunner

Great stuff!... I've 30+ people from work doing it and got some great help from on here and local Cru members with reg process and t-shirt/number pickups.

My first race since the K club. I probably shouldn't be racing but hey, life is too short!

You can scold encourage me on the way round A;)

aquinn

RedRunner wrote: »

Great stuff!... I've 30+ people from work doing it and got some great help from on here and local Cru members with reg process and t-shirt/number pickups.

My first race since the K club. I probably shouldn't be racing but hey, life is too short!

You can scold encourage me on the way round A;)

No problem. I embrace and love that role.

All the very best.

Wubble Wubble

Super race tonight. Well done to all involved in the organisation.

aquinn

Wubble Wubble wrote: »

Super race tonight. Well done to all involved in the organisation.

Oh great. Did you get your target?

Wubble Wubble

Certainly did thanks for the great support at a vital time

aquinn

Wubble Wubble wrote: »

Certainly did thanks for the great support at a vital time

Oh brilliant. Delighted. Congratulations.

Huzzah!

Great race last night. Really well organised from number pickup right to the end. I really appreciated the efforts of the volunteers to cheer us on, too!

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Pl.|Name|YOB|Club/City/Country|Cat.|Subcat.|#|Net|Gross
1|» John COGHLAN||MSB AC|M|MS|197|(14:30)|14:30
2|» Kevin MAUNSELL||Clonmel AC|M|M35|803|(14:28)|14:32

:eek: Not sure I've ever seen that situation for first. Wonder did Kevin get to the start late, and wasn't able to get close enough to the front. Unlikely to have made a real difference of course

RedRunner

Classic example of when a Club organises a race , the result is a quality experience. Well done to all at Crusaders for a superb event last night.

A special thanks to AQuinn for the great support;)

I got to witness your superb Marshalling skills too when that eejit was trying to get across the road. You don't mess with A!:)

I got around in one piece. Bit of a sore Achilles afterwards but seems alright now. Got under my target time too, so I'm happy.

aquinn

RedRunner wrote: »

Classic example of when a Club organises a race , the result is a quality experience. Well done to all at Crusaders for a superb event last night.

A special thanks to AQuinn for the great support;)

I got to witness your superb Marshalling skills too when that eejit was trying to get across the road. You don't mess with A!:)

I got around in one piece. Bit of a sore Achilles afterwards but seems alright now. Got under my target time too, so I'm happy.

Thanks R and well done. You were flying. Mind the Achilles.

I had 3 shouting at me at the one time. Couldn't believe the bike and the attitude :mad:

I entlisted Gardai assistance on the route back and still got Pedesterian abuse, people are unreal.

Really glad you enjoyed it. Very warm night so well done to all.

Krusty_Clown

28064212 wrote: »

Pl.|Name|YOB|Club/City/Country|Cat.|Subcat.|#|Net|Gross
1|» John COGHLAN||MSB AC|M|MS|197|(14:30)|14:30
2|» Kevin MAUNSELL||Clonmel AC|M|M35|803|(14:28)|14:32

:eek: Not sure I've ever seen that situation for first. Wonder did Kevin get to the start late, and wasn't able to get close enough to the front. Unlikely to have made a real difference of course

I reckon a number of people who were standing under the gantry didn't get a start chip time, and so their start time is the same as the gun time (John Coughlan). Others in and around the gantry (like myself and Kevin Maunsell) did get a start chip time, and the recorded start is a little generous (perhaps by a few seconds), as it certainly didn't take me 5 seconds to cross the start line (1-2 seconds max). A runner who started right beside me had no differential between chip/gun times. So the result is likely a fair reflection of reality (notwithstanding the gun to tape rule, which makes the discussion irrelevant).

Still, I'm taking my 16:02.. I've been hard done by a few times, so sometimes you have to take the good results to offset the bad results.

Johnny_Fontane

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I reckon a number of people who were standing under the gantry didn't get a start chip time, and so their start time is the same as the gun time (John Coughlan). Others in and around the gantry (like myself and Kevin Maunsell) did get a start chip time, and the recorded start is a little generous (perhaps by a few seconds), as it certainly didn't take me 5 seconds to cross the start line (1-2 seconds max). A runner who started right beside me had no differential between chip/gun times. So the result is likely a fair reflection of reality (notwithstanding the gun to tape rule, which makes the discussion irrelevant).

Still, I'm taking my 16:02.. I've been hard done by a few times, so sometimes you have to take the good results to offset the bad results.

Starter must have spent a good two minutes moving people back from under the gantry (I was in the sub 20 pen). I get you want to run fast, but jesus just move back a foot or two and let us get on with it!

dublin runner

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I reckon a number of people who were standing under the gantry didn't get a start chip time, and so their start time is the same as the gun time (John Coughlan). Others in and around the gantry (like myself and Kevin Maunsell) did get a start chip time, and the recorded start is a little generous (perhaps by a few seconds), as it certainly didn't take me 5 seconds to cross the start line (1-2 seconds max). A runner who started right beside me had no differential between chip/gun times. So the result is likely a fair reflection of reality (notwithstanding the gun to tape rule, which makes the discussion irrelevant).

Still, I'm taking my 16:02.. I've been hard done by a few times, so sometimes you have to take the good results to offset the bad results.

There wasn't a mat under the gantry, rather a sensor system a number of metres after the start. I open very much open to correction on that but that may explain the difference.

A fantastic race; well organised from start to finish. Great to see the quality at the sharp end of the race. It looked like a crackin' race for the win.

DubOnHoliday

I sent 9 people from the office here... first time they did it all by themselves (I wasn't around) nearly brought a tear to the eye oh and the feedback was very positive. Well done.

Wubble Wubble

RedRunner wrote: »

Classic example of when a Club organises a race , the result is a quality experience. Well done to all at Crusaders for a superb event last night.

A special thanks to AQuinn for the great support;)

I got to witness your superb Marshalling skills too when that eejit was trying to get across the road. You don't mess with A!:)

I got around in one piece. Bit of a sore Achilles afterwards but seems alright now. Got under my target time too, so I'm happy.

I watched the finish line video earlier. Some poor chap thought he could take on a half fit RR in a sprint finish, and got badly burned

Great to see you on the comeback trail. Keep it up!

RedRunner

Wubble Wubble wrote: »

I watched the finish line video earlier. Some poor chap thought he could take on a half fit RR in a sprint finish, and got badly burned

Great to see you on the comeback trail. Keep it up!

Ha ha.. Good man J. Well spotted. I recall this guy coming up on my shoulder near the end. I just wasn't going to let that happen and had to unleash "the kick". I was relieved it was still there. Must look it up now. 😀