2019 AXA Raheny 5

Alicano · 28-01-2019 12:20pm

Just my own 10 cents on this race. I'm a member of Raheny just to point out

I volunteered over the Sat and Sunday and also ran the race (first time in 5 years so I hadn't experienced the new route).

I would accept it's now a victim of it's own success.
Prepping all the gear for goody bag on the Sat I commented to one of our main organisers that it was insane. The amount of stuff is just ridiculous. He told me of the backlash from a recent year when the bag was a 'bit light'. That everyone now expects a huge bag. And it was. The weight of it!. In most races it's a small water bottle, banana, maybe one bold item and a few leaflets. I felt we had way too much stuff in the bags. It's a kids paradise! But as you all know yourselves. A large bag is expected and people complain if it's not loaded.

To the previous poster saying 'shame on Raheny' and it's a shambles. You need to get over yourself a little. I agree on start needing some attention now as it's gotten so big. But your attitude does sniff of elitism with language like 'run huns' etc. I've been racing about 10 years. I'm aware of how tricky they are to organise. I always expect some sort of logistic issue. Sometimes it's traffic/parking. Sometimes it's toilets. Sometimes poor signage etc etc. But I always run my race and find the positives. You are in charge of your own experience.

I did ask yesterday if entries will be capped in future. And myself and others will all feedback over the weeks and months.
Waved starts sounds tricky for such a short distance. But I can guarantee you that our main organisers are so dedicated to the sport and event, and they will de brief and make whatever changes they feel are required. Yes, I am biased. But I feel it's one of the best organised and value for money races in the country.

I prefer the old route along the coast road and up watermill. But the new road layout has killed that off for life.

Big thank you to all the volunteers on race day especially. It was very cold to stand in. And it's a long day ( I was still there at 5pm with many clubmates breaking down the course).

I managed to bag a PB. So that beats any plaque or bag of chocolate for me

Alicano · 28-01-2019 12:22pm

RayCun wrote: »

He was Brothers Pearse, not her

Cheers Ray. It all happened in a flash. Good thing there's not a police line up or I'd be pointing out the wrong guy haha

RayCun · 28-01-2019 12:56pm

I think the small, crowded roads around the start/finish area add to the atmosphere. Everyone is funneled together, there's runners everywhere you look.

The goody bag is massive alright - it could be scaled back a bit, but it would have to be gradually :pac: On the other hand, although there is loads of tea and biscuits in the hall as always, the space is just too small and the entrance too narrow. It was okay yesterday just getting tea and standing outside but wouldn't have been great if there had been rain.

The prizegiving is always poorly attended, which is a pity. Maybe have the spot prizes raffled just before the prizes, and you have to be in the hall to get a spot prize? And the race prizes a bit earlier if possible?

The corners turning on to and off Watermill road could be taped, there was a fair amount of corner cutting there, and the turn on to Wade's Avenue coming to the finish.

HelenAnne · 28-01-2019 1:15pm

Pink11 wrote: »

Really? I didn't notice. I don't know the course too well but how did people cheat? Where were the short cuts?

Just people cutting up onto the path - there are a few places, like when you first come out of the estate onto Watermill Road before turning back in that people jump up on the path - you can cut a good few metres off that way. Similarly, at the right turn when we're heading up towards the Howth Road, a lot of people cut that corner by running diagonally across the path.

Most of the time people don't mean it, they're just trying to avoid congestion etc. When you see race rivals getting ahead of you by doing that, it's very tempting to folow them, but I just keep saying to myself 'It's a ROAD race; stay on the road!' *halo emoji*

HelenAnne · 28-01-2019 1:23pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

It's the problem with a successful event. The big issue is people who will take 45-60 minutes starting at/near the front. That's where the congestion comes from. It happens at nearly every event. It's pure selfish. Corrals of 30-35, 35-45, 45-55 and people being cooperative removes 75% of the issues.

The first lap was a good idea to spread the field out before we went into that closed off bus lane.

Overall it was a good event. Room to improve but far better then Run In The Dark for example which is just a shambles.

Walkers need to go an hour before the main event and the wheelchair/pushcart need to go about 20 minutes ahead.

I'm not speaking officially for the club (because I don't know the official thinking behind it), but I think one problem with starting the walkers more than half an hour before is that the kids' races have to be finished before the walkers (so the course is clear). As a Raheny member, my role is usually helping with the kids' races, so I see what a big part of the day they are for young athletes and families. Because the kids' races are so popular now, we now have five of them before the main event, and we were there taking sign up from before 11am. I think if you pushed the start time of the first kids' race back half an hour, that would be a very early start and a long day for families who have parents and kids running.

I'm not saying it's insurmountable, I'm just saying that moving the start time of the walk earlier would have knock-on effects. Maybe it would be better to start the walkers at 3.15 or something?

Also, re the 3pm start time, I know it's late in the day (personally, I prefer morning races, less time to worry beforehand and not as much wondering when to eat

), but I've always understood that was to facilitate runners coming from all around the country. I know there were 30+ runners from Boyle, Co. Roscommon yesterday - a morning start time would be less convenient for runners like them.

Thanks so, so much to all who volunteered and cheered and supported, and to all who ran. You all made it a great day *Shamrock emoji*

HelenAnne · 28-01-2019 1:25pm

eoinín wrote: »

I've put up some photos here, with LOADS more to follow over the next few evenings:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/86489211@N00/albums/72157706236620024

Thanks so much for all your hard work on this, Eoin (I can vouch for the fact that this is his full-time evening job for the next few evenings AND he was at it for about 6 hours yesterday after getting home from the race!)

HelenAnne · 28-01-2019 1:27pm

Lazare wrote: »

I might be alone in this but I really love the up and back hairpin. It's such a great distraction I find, watching other runners, looking out for people etc.

Plus, your form improves greatly when other people are watching :P

I love that too! I actually look forward to that section. I love the out and back, looking at the leaders, in the women's mini marathon too.

Huzzah! · 28-01-2019 2:44pm

HelenAnne wrote: »

Also, re the 3pm start time, I know it's late in the day (personally, I prefer morning races, less time to worry beforehand and not as much wondering when to eat ), but I've always understood that was to facilitate runners coming from all around the country. I know there were 30+ runners from Boyle, Co. Roscommon yesterday - a morning start time would be less convenient for runners like them.

Ha - I always assumed this was traditionally for the uniquely Irish reason of not wanting to interfere with mass on a Sunday morning!

HelenAnne · 28-01-2019 3:23pm

Huzzah! wrote: »

Ha - I always assumed this was traditionally for the uniquely Irish reason of not wanting to interfere with mass on a Sunday morning!

Oh, maybe it is? It did used to come out onto the main road near the churches, so maybe it was a traffic thing? But in any case, kids from the West etc probably couldn't get to Dublin for a 9.30 am race, so maybe my theory is good too

Huzzah! · 28-01-2019 3:29pm

HelenAnne wrote: »

Oh, maybe it is? It did used to come out onto the main road near the churches, so maybe it was a traffic thing? But in any case, kids from the West etc probably couldn't get to Dublin for a 9.30 am race, so maybe my theory is good too

Oh, I think your theory is correct and mine is hocus.

MY BAD · 28-01-2019 4:45pm

The 3pm was perfect for me coming from the northwest. I prefer late noon/evening races even if its a local race for me.

Burkie1203 · 28-01-2019 11:15pm

Alicano wrote: »

Just my own 10 cents on this race. I'm a member of Raheny just to point out
I volunteered over the Sat and Sunday and also ran the race (first time in 5 years so I hadn't experienced the new route).

I would accept it's now a victim of it's own success.
Prepping all the gear for goody bag on the Sat I commented to one of our main organisers that it was insane. The amount of stuff is just ridiculous. He told me of the backlash from a recent year when the bag was a 'bit light'. That everyone now expects a huge bag. And it was. The weight of it!. In most races it's a small water bottle, banana, maybe one bold item and a few leaflets. I felt we had way too much stuff in the bags. It's a kids paradise! But as you all know yourselves. A large bag is expected and people complain if it's not loaded.

To the previous poster saying 'shame on Raheny' and it's a shambles. You need to get over yourself a little. I agree on start needing some attention now as it's gotten so big. But your attitude does sniff of elitism with language like 'run huns' etc. I've been racing about 10 years. I'm aware of how tricky they are to organise. I always expect some sort of logistic issue. Sometimes it's traffic/parking. Sometimes it's toilets. Sometimes poor signage etc etc. But I always run my race and find the positives. You are in charge of your own experience.

I did ask yesterday if entries will be capped in future. And myself and others will all feedback over the weeks and months.

Waved starts sounds tricky for such a short distance. But I can guarantee you that our main organisers are so dedicated to the sport and event, and they will de brief and make whatever changes they feel are required. Yes, I am biased. But I feel it's one of the best organised and value for money races in the country.

The way the start is laid out, doing a lap makes a wave start more feasible IMO. Waves only need to be 2-3 minutes apart. Another alternative would be to narrow up the start straight to half the width so you dont have the entire width of the street taken up heading towards roads with parked cars on them

It was my first time to do this event and it was really enjoyable. Unless your in the Phoenix Park or an event has the entire roads closed there will always be some degree of an issue. Some people go to these events expecting DCM level of organisation which is totally unrealistic

I did RITD twice. And won't do it again. The organisers have no interest in constructive criticism feedback even though They run an incredibly dangerous event.

Pink11 · 29-01-2019 3:22pm

Burkie1203 wrote: »

I did RITD twice. And won't do it again. The organisers have no interest in constructive criticism feedback even though They run an incredibly dangerous event.

DITTO, biggest money grab ever! Pity as I really liked the idea of a city centre mid week run.

Zebra3 · 29-01-2019 6:08pm

Why do people expect or want a bag filled with unhealthy crap after taking part in such a short run?

Really don't get it.

Worse than kids.

MY BAD · 29-01-2019 7:09pm

Zebra3 wrote: »

Why do people expect or want a bag filled with unhealthy crap after taking part in such a short run?

Really don't get it.

Worse than kids.

I don't get the the expectation of a medal, t shirt, goodies bag, etc. :pac:

Alicano · 29-01-2019 9:55pm

Mellow Yellow 26.2 wrote: »

I don't get the the expectation of a medal, t shirt, goodies bag, etc. :pac:

I really don't like t-shirts. In all my years and all the races. I probably would run (if stuck for a clean top) in one or two of them. The rest are either binned or used for when doing DIY etc.. Awful things. Like a billboard with all the ads on them

pconn062 · 29-01-2019 10:05pm

Zebra3 wrote: »

Why do people expect or want a bag filled with unhealthy crap after taking part in such a short run?

Really don't get it.

Worse than kids.

Because the demographics of running have changed. Everyone now expects "something" at a race, a t-shirt, mug, bag full of cheap tat. The race and competition itself is not enough anymore. It's a sad state of affairs and it's why I largely stick to track and cross country. Although saying that, we are organising a cross country race in our club and people are complaining about the fact that the special medals we have for the top 10 are not being given to everyone. :rolleyes: In a cross country race, for €10??!

Organising races has become difficult and results in organisers spending more time worring about what "goodie" they need to entice people to their race. And it creates large amounts of waste with cheap t-shirts and medals. I mean, who needs a plastic bag full of sugary crap for running 5 mile?! It's madness. :rolleyes:

EDIT: I must be getting old.

OOnegative · 29-01-2019 10:17pm

pconn062 wrote: »

Because the demographics of running have changed. Everyone now expects "something" at a race, a t-shirt, mug, bag full of cheap tat. The race and competition itself is not enough anymore. It's a sad state of affairs and it's why I largely stick to track and cross country. Although saying that, we are organising a cross country race in our club and people are complaining about the fact that the special medals we have for the top 10 are not being given to everyone. :rolleyes: In a cross country race, for €10??!

Organising races has become difficult and results in organisers spending more time worring about what "goodie" they need to entice people to their race. And it creates large amounts of waste with cheap t-shirts and medals. I mean, who needs a plastic bag full of sugary crap for running 5 mile?! It's madness. :rolleyes:

Yip, all you get here in Holland is a banana & bottle of water at the finish line. If you want a tshirt you pay €20 for the pleasure that’s if the race provides one, goodie bags are nonexistent, no frills at all and doesn’t affect race entries or numbers running.

TarfHead · 30-01-2019 2:18pm

Zebra3 wrote: »

Why do people expect or want a bag filled with unhealthy crap after taking part in such a short run?.

For me, and I may not be alone in this, the 5M is a step-up in distance and represents a challenge. It is also the only, or one of two, paid-for events I take part in annually.

So the goodie bag is a draw and the 'unhealthy crap' is welcome and appreciated. As is my burgeoning set of participant plaques. The goodie bag has become a distinctive aspect of the Raheny 5M, and comments on this years versus previous years are interesting to me.

For what it's worth, I found a photo taken of my 2017 goodie bag contents and it was way more bountiful than this years. And I probably complained about that one too !

PauloMN · 30-01-2019 3:06pm

Don't get it either, I run the race 'cause it's a race and I want to challenge myself. Couldn't care less if there's a medal, a goodie bag, a plaque, a shirt or whatever - a lot of it ends up in the bin anyway. I'd prefer a t-shirt over anything else and will wear them for training if they're a nice fit, but I'd not be bothered either way. But I agree, the expectations are very high these days, esp given the generally low price of club races.

I think people sometimes probably don't realise the costs involved of adding extras to a race, like medals that (in my opinion) the majority of people will just bin. A medal multiplied by X thousand runners adds a huge cost to a race.

colin32 · 30-01-2019 3:53pm

I'd rather do without a t-shirt for completing a race. Only one I've worn regular is the Dublin marathon one from last year. All others go in the bin

A medal is always nice to get for completing the race. As it's a challenge for most people to complete, so good to have something to show for it

As for the goody bag from raheny. I'd rather have that, than some of the junk at other events. A bag with water, and some flakes in, is no good to anyone

Alicano · 30-01-2019 6:21pm

pconn062 wrote: »

I mean, who needs a plastic bag full of sugary crap for running 5 mile?! It's madness. :rolleyes:

EDIT: I must be getting old.

If only we had 4 thousand of you, we could save ourselves an entire Saturday of work and a bunch of money in the process too.

Alicano · 30-01-2019 6:41pm

Pal of mine in work runs with Lusk. And he was explaining to me the big debate they were having over a t-shirt or medal for their bag. Turns out they are doing both!! For a 4 miler? I said he was mad. That it was overkill. One or the other would be totally fine. He agrees. And like mentioned earlier, it's a cost to a club. When the whole idea is to generate a bit of money for the club etc.

Personally. I would always prefer chip timing and a small bottle of water at finish and a reduced entry fee.

The Raheny bag is a monster. Wonder how much of the field we'd lose if we cut it out? I'll lobby for the wave start for y'all

1 barrier.. sub 30.. everyone else get behind it haha..

Run and Jump · 30-01-2019 9:15pm

Zebra3 wrote: »

Why do people expect or want a bag filled with unhealthy crap after taking part in such a short run?

Really don't get it.

Worse than kids.

If loving the Raheny post-race bag full of chocolate is wrong, I never want to be right.

pc11 · 30-01-2019 9:16pm

OOnegative wrote: »

Yip, all you get here in Holland is a banana & bottle of water at the finish line. If you want a tshirt you pay €20 for the pleasure that’s if the race provides one, goodie bags are nonexistent, no frills at all and doesn’t affect race entries or numbers running.

And how much do races cost to enter?

OOnegative · 30-01-2019 9:27pm

pc11 wrote: »

And how much do races cost to enter?

On average €8 for accurate club run race with chip timing. There are monthly run races 5/10/15/20km by clubs on accurate routes with hand timing for €2 with water & free shower at the end. Again like at home it’s what your after, there’s bigger events to cater for people if that’s what your looking for.

MY BAD · 30-01-2019 9:48pm

OOnegative wrote: »

Yip, all you get here in Holland is a banana & bottle of water at the finish line. If you want a tshirt you pay €20 for the pleasure that’s if the race provides one, goodie bags are nonexistent, no frills at all and doesn’t affect race entries or numbers running.

Looking forward to my banana after the Hague half already

OOnegative · 30-01-2019 9:51pm

Mellow Yellow 26.2 wrote: »

Looking forward to my banana after the Hague half already

Ah ya might get a bottle of AA energy drink after to!!

Pink11 · 30-01-2019 11:58pm

I do enjoy getting a free tech top, it's a souvenir and I always wear them for training.

But I always feel a child getting a medal! They're stored away from sight!

Applegirl26 · 31-01-2019 2:55pm

I'm a bit late but just wanted to say thanks to all involved with the Raheny 5 mile. Myself and my son had a great day. Very nice course, too congested at the back but didn't take away from the atmosphere. I'll write up a proper race report in my log soon as I get a second.

I'll be back next year for sure. You won me over with the post race fig rolls alone!

glacial_pace71 · 23-01-2020 11:22pm

Am surprised there hasn't been a thread on this race but perhaps after all the years there's not much else left to say?

A nice unhilly 5 mile race. It and the Sportsworld 5 mile classic have both resisted the trend to metricize to a 10k distance, and both have 30+ years on the clock.

I really appreciate Raheny as a club-run event, with a friendly atmosphere. A bit congested at the start, as there's a 90 degree bend within 200 metres of the starting line, but otherwise it's a nice mix of asphalt, tarmac and park surfaces. Over the years it's lost some of the road and ended up with more of the route in St Anne's Park but that's not an occasion for tears. (When it used to go along the coast there'd be tears: a stinging January breeze howling in over Bull Island, and always something of a shock after being sheltered by trees and buildings for the first 3 miles of the course).

Alas the famous post-race goodie bag is probably going to get banned for putting athletes in a different weight category or heart rate zone.

Conor Bourke · 23-01-2020 11:37pm

Registered for this as part of 5 alive, I’ll be one of those god-awful slowpokes, will do my best not to clog the way for anyone

I’m half excited/half nervous for this but will give it a bash anyway.

See you all Sunday!

rovers_runner · 24-01-2020 9:46am

4,357 entries up to Wednesday according to this site....
https://www.myrunresults.com/events/36th_axa_raheny_5_mile/3461/results

Can't wait for it, haven't run the newer route before, is there much of a difference?
Are there any climbs similar to Watermill Rd within the park?

Alicano · 24-01-2020 10:15am

Cornelius Crow wrote: »

Registered for this as part of 5 alive, I’ll be one of those god-awful slowpokes, will do my best not to clog the way for anyone I’m half excited/half nervous for this but will give it a bash anyway.

See you all Sunday!

Well done for giving it a bash and I hope you have a great run and enjoy it. It is a bit kill or be killed at the front so do try and place yourself further back. Best of luck.

MisterDrak · 24-01-2020 10:49am

rovers_runner wrote: »

Can't wait for it, haven't run the newer route before, is there much of a difference?
Are there any climbs similar to Watermill Rd within the park?

If you have run the old route the new one is not to much different, with a few less meters of elevation loss / gain, as you no longer descend down to the coast road and then back up watermill.

Probably the hardest part is the drag up the avenue, as it goes on longer than expected. Also you have the faster runners on you right and the fatigue is probably making its self known.

Anyway, still my favorite race on the calendar.

Lambay island · 24-01-2020 10:17pm

I haven't received my bib via post. Im aware there are big numbers for this but would this be common enough for this race?

glacial_pace71 · 24-01-2020 11:20pm

Lambay island wrote: »

I haven't received my bib via post. Im aware there are big numbers for this but would this be common enough for this race?

Hi, if it hasn't arrived by now then follow up with them. Perhaps just double check the list which is available from the link in the previous post: each athlete is recorded as either having a race number posted to them or it being for collection. It's possible that you might have inadvertently ended up on the wrong list?

However, if you're on the list for 'posted' and it hasn't arrived then you'd need to get in contact with them, in order that they can have the issued number voided and a separate number to issue for collection on the day.

Lambay island · 24-01-2020 11:42pm

glacial_pace71 wrote: »

Hi, if it hasn't arrived by now then follow up with them. Perhaps just double check the list which is available from the link in the previous post: each athlete is recorded as either having a race number posted to them or it being for collection. It's possible that you might have inadvertently ended up on the wrong list?

However, if you're on the list for 'posted' and it hasn't arrived then you'd need to get in contact with them, in order that they can have the issued number voided and a separate number to issue for collection on the day.

Thanks. Yeh I'm on list as posted so have mailed them now. Just hassle I could do without as was going to be cutting it fine enough as it was.

skyblue46 · 25-01-2020 11:03am

I just wanted to wish all Boardsies doing this the best of luck tomorrow. It looks like it will be a perfect racing day.

Apologies for this shortcut but I don't have OOnegatives patience for finding everyone's training logs and copying and pasting well wishes sending personalised good luck messages. :pac:

Run well folks. Hopefully I'll get to see as many of ye as I can.

Swashbuckler · 25-01-2020 11:11am

skyblue46 wrote:

I just wanted to wish all Boardsies doing this the best of luck tomorrow. It looks like it will be a perfect racing day.

Me too............

whodafunk · 25-01-2020 12:01pm

Is it still possible to register and collect race number on race day? Thanks

HelenAnne · 25-01-2020 12:41pm

whodafunk wrote: »

Is it still possible to register and collect race number on race day? Thanks

You can collect your number tomorrow in Scoil Aine school hall, from 11-2.30. I think online registration is open until 11pm tonight.

HelenAnne · 25-01-2020 1:10pm

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2020 AXA Raheny 5 Race Instructions

Posted By Dave Hooper on 25/01/2020

AXA Insurance and Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club are very happy to welcome you to the 36th AXA Raheny 5 Mile Road Race.

It is our pleasure to welcome you again to Raheny for what we hope will be another truly memorable day.

We are expecting another record breaking crowd and we ask you to please help us by following these instructions before and during race day.

Entries

Online Entries close at 11pm on Saturday January 25th.

You can also enter in person today Saturday January 25th in Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club clubhouse opposite Raheny Church between 10am and 4pm.

Number Collection

If you have selected to collect your race number, there are two options available;

On Saturday you can collect your numbers from the Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club clubhouse opposite Raheny Church between 10am and 4pm.

Registration for the four Juvenile races will also be accepted on Saturday. Entry fee is €5.

On Race Day

You can collect numbers for the AXA Raheny 5 in the race HQ, Raheny National School between 11am and 2pm on race day.

Getting to Raheny

We highly recommend the use of public transport with Raheny served by;

Dublin Bus routes 29A, 31, 31A, 31B, 31D and 32.

On the Dart, Raheny is located Northbound on the Howth/Malahide line from Dublin City Centre.

The station is located 400 meters from the race HQ. Sign posts will direct you from Raheny Dart station to the race HQ.

There is limited parking available in Raheny Chruch and St. Anne’s Tennis Club with limited public parking also available in Raheny Village.

Race Facilities

The Race HQ is Scoil Aine, On Google maps – https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Nai-Scoil+Ide+-+Raheny/@53.3766666,-6.1933151,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sraheny+national+school!3m4!1s0x0:0xda993ff30e930a20!8m2!3d53.3783046!4d-6.1772507

A Bag Drop is available at Rahey GAA Club – Astro turf pitches – google maps – https://www.google.ie/maps/place/53%C2%B022’36.1%22N+6%C2%B010’45.2%22W/@53.3767746,-6.1767877,17.04z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d53.376684!4d-6.17923

There are restroom facilities both permanent and portaloo’s at Raheny national school.

There are also restroom facilities available in Raheny United clubhouse.

Portaloo’s will also be available at the start/finish area.

Juvenile Races

There are four juvenile races on the day, which are listed below. Entries for these races are taken in the CARA Hall, located beside the race start.

Entry fee is €5 and entries open on Sunday at 11am

1:50pm – Girls 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

2pm – Boys 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

2:15pm – Boys & Girls 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2:30pm – Boys & Girls 13 – 16 years old – 1 Mile

All Participants receive a medal and goody bag with prizes for the top three in each race

RACE Time

Please follow the instructions of the stewards and Gardai at all time. There are seven races on the card which are;

1:30pm – Girls 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:40pm – Boys 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:50pm – Girls 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2pm – Boys 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2:15pm – Boys & Girls 13 – 16 years old – 1 Mile

2:55pm – AXA Raheny 5 Wheelchair race

3pm – 2019 AXA Raheny 5 & Walkers START

After you have completed the race please follow the steward’s instructions, slowly and carefully moving through the finish area where you will collect your good bag.

The AXA Raheny 5 plaque will be included in your goody bag.

Race Refreshments

After the race tea’s, coffees and some light refreshments will be served in Raheny GAA Club.

Prize Presentation

The Prize Presentation will take place approximately 4.30pm in the race HQ at Raheny National School

Also remember there are spot prizes for Men and Women so do remember to you check your number in the National School Hall.

If you are a supporter, there are a number of spectator spots on the course where you will be able to see the race past.

Also remember that NEAR FM will broadcast the race in full with their broadcast from the AXA Raheny 5 beginning at 2.30pm.

NEAR FM is available at 90.3fm in Raheny and North East Dublin or via the Tune In radio app and www.near.ie.

Enjoy the Day

Yours in Sport

Pat Hooper

Race Director

Vorsprung · 25-01-2020 7:13pm

Is it the same route as previous years?

Conor Bourke · 26-01-2020 7:16pm

I did it! Slow as a snail but I did it

was really anxious about it but I ran the whole way and enjoyed it too. Great day, I’m on a high

rovers_runner · 26-01-2020 7:23pm

Brilliant event as always by Raheny. Long trip was well worth it.
Hoped for under 45 but somehow managed to dip under 40 after sticking with the trademark mental start in this race.
Reminds me of the pamplona running of the bulls.

Vorsprung · 26-01-2020 9:25pm

Great day, great race as usual. I was a bit late and ended right at the back so it was never going to be a quick time. Around in just over 41 and will be back next year.

MY BAD · 26-01-2020 9:26pm

Great race as always. I think it's one of the best races in the country. Quality field running today

glacial_pace71 · 26-01-2020 10:15pm

Incredible to see the top 10 under 23:30 and the top 5 under 22:45.

Fionnuala broke 26 mins yet still finished just outside the top 50. Incredible quality field.

I love the whole Pamplona bull run at the start but I wish they'd let the walkers off early, as they usually do, as unfortunately there were a few clusters in the middle of the runners. (They'd no real basis to guide themselves as to where they should be relative to other runners, and no athlete is going to turn around and say 'are you sure you're a 35:00 pace ma'am, sir?' It would have been preferable if that had been taken out of their hands via a different start time).

Overall really enjoyable. I'd like to see if they could add a little more of the park as part of the route, rather than the up/down the avenue. However, overall it's a nice mix of road and park running. (Given the traffic pressures it's possible that by the time the 50th event comes around it'll no longer be on the roads at all).

MisterDrak · 27-01-2020 11:54am

Had to mention the amount of Nike Next % and 4% on show was impressive, even where i was situated 8 rows back from the front line.

Felt a bit "Old Man" in my Pegasus 34's. :mad:

2019 AXA Raheny 5

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