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DLR Bay 10k : Monday Aug 1st (Dún Laoghaire)
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20-04-2011 09:57AM#1Disclosure: Was speaking to one of the organisers for this event and I may be helping in some capacity.
However nice new 10k event planned for the Bank Holiday Monday in August. The race will be organised by DLR (Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council) and as questions arise I should be able to come back with answers. I personally know the race crew involved and have been involved with them in races previously, so I fully expect this event to tick all the right boxes from an organisation and safety perspective.Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is delighted to announce the inaugural running of the dlr Bay 10k Road Race, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August 2011 at 10am. This event will cater for participants aged 16 years and upwards, and will also cater for all categories of participants including Runners, Joggers, Fun Runners, Walkers, the Visually Impaired, Wheelchair users and Others.
Website: http://www.dlrbay10k.ie/
Run Ireland: http://www.runireland.com/events/dlr-bay-10k
Course: http://www.dlrbay10k.ie/media/DLRCourseMap.pdfRate this race based on, Scenery, PB potential, Atmosphere, Value, Organisation 26 votes
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I'll be doing this also, not so sure if I'd go so far as to call it flat, should be a fair climb out of dun Laoghaire.
I suppose it ends at sea level so it all works out
Well, mapmyrun shows a drag between 2-5km (never more than 1-2% gradient) and there is a gradual drop between 5-8km.
I think the total climb is less than 50m.
For me that is a flat course (no hills). You'll only get a flatter course if you run around a running track.0 -
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I guess I would rather one water station done properly, than a couple of half arsed efforts..not interested. They only have one water station ffs...
Arent they normally every 3 miles in longer races anyway, so its not so bad.
Suits me perfect too, maybe this could be my target race to go sub 50 mins
Some nice boozers out that way, for post race refreshment too :cool:0 -
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tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »I guess I would rather one water station done properly, than a couple of half arsed efforts..
Arent they normally every 3 miles in longer races anyway, so its not so bad.
Suits me perfect too, maybe this could be my target race to go sub 50 mins
Some nice boozers out that way, for post race refreshment too :cool:
I agree on the water stations. No real need for one than one in the 10k.
Also targetting sub 50 minutes. See you there.0 -
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3 stars (average)Ah great a local race!
Theres no way I'd call that a flat course either. Mountown has been a building site for what seems like the last two years, wonder if it'll be sorted in time?
Beep: The course is taking in some very busy roundabouts, will they be closing those roundabouts or whats the plan there?
And I second the Teddy's idea!0 -
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tHE vAGGABOND wrote: »I guess I would rather one water station done properly, than a couple of half arsed efforts..
Arent they normally every 3 miles in longer races anyway, so its not so bad.
Suits me perfect too, maybe this could be my target race to go sub 50 mins
Some nice boozers out that way, for post race refreshment too :cool:
Sorry, I omitted the sarcastic smiley...0 -
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delighted to see a race there. Would be great to see a running club emerge there too at some stage.
I would LOVE to see a running club out here! I'm lucky enough to live here and it is a fabulous place to run. Hills up in Killiney if you need them or flat runs on both piers or into Sandymount.
I'm away on holidays or I'd most definitely be doing this race.
:p I'm starting to think I may have a problem with my running obsession; I'm disappointed I'll be on holidays! Although if this rain keeps up.... 0 -
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Marthastew wrote: »I would LOVE to see a running club out here! I'm lucky enough to live here and it is a fabulous place to run. Hills up in Killiney if you need them or flat runs on both piers or into Sandymount.
I'm away on holidays or I'd most definitely be doing this race.:p I'm starting to think I may have a problem with my running obsession; I'm disappointed I'll be on holidays! Although if this rain keeps up....
Yep, its a great area for running allright. Blackrock AC is closest i guess. The gravel track in the big park off Johnstown road/N11 has had markings added so some group (schools) must have been using it recently.
Im sure you have plenty of runs planned out for the hols so you should just about survive the ordeal!! (lucky you!)0 -
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