Post C19 Confirmed Races

ThebitterLemon · 19-08-2020 1:09pm

corcaigh07 wrote: »

The way I read it, a running event can go ahead without spectators so things like IMRA events or a road race SHOULD be fine?

Agreed it’s not entirely clear but it appears that no race director will take a chance.

Rossi7 · 19-08-2020 4:16pm

corcaigh07 wrote: »

The way I read it, a running event can go ahead without spectators so things like IMRA events or a road race SHOULD be fine?

Well the Eco Trail in September is now gone and IMRA cancelled tonight's races for the forseeable

Butterbeans · 19-08-2020 5:02pm

rizzee wrote: »

Ratoath half cancelled.

I'm sure a lot more will be after todays news.

I expected it to be but no mention of it being cancelled on their own website, myrunresults, FB page or via email as I did sign up for it. Just wondering where you heard it, thanks

rizzee · 19-08-2020 5:42pm

Butterbeans wrote: »

I expected it to be but no mention of it being cancelled on their own website, myrunresults, FB page or via email as I did sign up for it. Just wondering where you heard it, thanks

Hey, my coach got in contact with them and they told him it was cancelled. I just took his word for it.

I emailed yesterday regarding refund but no reply yet.

Butterbeans · 19-08-2020 5:51pm

rizzee wrote: »

Hey, my coach got in contact with them and they told him it was cancelled. I just took his word for it.

I emailed yesterday regarding refund but no reply yet.

Thanks. As I said I expect it to be cancelled anyway after yesterday's announcements.
From recollection you'll be entitled to a refund or defer place to next years event

KJ · 19-08-2020 11:47pm

Dundalk 10k has now switched to just a virtual race.

sideswipe · 20-08-2020 10:27am

Very unclear how things will work for road races with the new restrictions. Max 15 suggests no racing unless the race is held inside cinema, pub or church.......... or 2 runners get married at the start line, then you can have 50.

BeepBeep67 · 20-08-2020 10:51am

sideswipe wrote: »

Very unclear how things will work for road races with the new restrictions. Max 15 suggests no racing unless the race is held inside cinema, pub or church.......... or 2 runners get married at the start line, then you can have 50.

Or maybe somewhere like Modello, where you can restrict entry.

sideswipe · 20-08-2020 10:53am

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Or maybe somewhere like Modello, where you can restrict entry.

Will be interesting to see what popupraces do when Kildare restrictions are lifted- their Thursday club seemed interesting, was about to enter when the plug was pulled.

Unthought Known · 20-08-2020 12:31pm

sideswipe wrote: »

Very unclear how things will work for road races with the new restrictions. Max 15 suggests no racing unless the race is held inside cinema, pub or church.......... or 2 runners get married at the start line, then you can have 50.

Or two teams of 15 as long as the teams physically tackle each other during the race. Plus 1 designated as a referee so that's 31.

billmc12 · 20-08-2020 4:57pm

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Roscommon Harriers 5k series gone now too.

You can be in a bar with dozens (potentially hundreds) of people (albeit a metre apart!) for 90 mins but you can’t run a 5k race outdoors with up to 200 people.

I must admit that I just don’t get the logic here!

TbL

There is no logic
Policy is designed to confuse and annoy people
Divide and conquer
Ultimate control by government and its backers and the wealthy and leave the masses wondering as they are now

Without protest and questioning we will keep being played , how long will people keep believing the propaganda??

On the rules...

TI have said events with up to 200 can operate till 13 Sept as normal
ROI EVENTS UNAFFECTED
Following consultations with Sport Ireland, Triathlon Ireland can confirm that all our sanctioned events in the Republic of Ireland may proceed as planned under the COVID-19 health protection measures issued by the Government last night (Tuesday 18th August).

This means that events with up to 200 people are permitted between August 18th and September 13th providing they abide by the strict guidelines which we have already issued and which have already been approved by the ROI Government

I hope and assume AAI can do same but they have obviously focused on Nationals first

Behind closed doors rule seems to allow events that require entry and admission to participants and officials to take place eg Seniors

ultrapercy · 20-08-2020 8:00pm

billmc12 wrote: »

There is no logic
Policy is designed to confuse and annoy people
Divide and conquer
Ultimate control by government and its backers and the wealthy and leave the masses wondering as they are now

Without protest and questioning we will keep being played , how long will people keep believing the propaganda??

On the rules...

TI have said events with up to 200 can operate till 13 Sept as normal
ROI EVENTS UNAFFECTED
Following consultations with Sport Ireland, Triathlon Ireland can confirm that all our sanctioned events in the Republic of Ireland may proceed as planned under the COVID-19 health protection measures issued by the Government last night (Tuesday 18th August).

This means that events with up to 200 people are permitted between August 18th and September 13th providing they abide by the strict guidelines which we have already issued and which have already been approved by the ROI Government

I hope and assume AAI can do same but they have obviously focused on Nationals first

Behind closed doors rule seems to allow events that require entry and admission to participants and officials to take place eg Seniors

It's such a pity life isn't like Scooby Doo and we could RIP off Bill Gates mask to reveal a shape shifting lizard.

ThebitterLemon · 20-08-2020 8:03pm

Anyone know if East Galway AC 5k is going ahead Saturday week, looks like they’re still taking enteries

TbL

OOnegative · 20-08-2020 8:22pm

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Anyone know if East Galway AC 5k is going ahead Saturday week, looks like they’re still taking enteries

TbL

Mr Lee might be a good man to ask.

billmc12 · 21-08-2020 8:31am

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Anyone know if East Galway AC 5k is going ahead Saturday week, looks like they’re still taking enteries

TbL

Race in Cork last night , 88 people at the East Cork champs and agreed with AI so I would expect such events to be okayed once sub 200

Clarity would be good

But there is none of that about in this country at present

jnk883 · 21-08-2020 10:07am

Guidelines look to allow races to go ahead now

Guideline: Sporting events and matches can continue to take place behind closed doors

A behind closed doors event can include: ‘Any individual involved in the participation, running, delivery, and broadcasting (if relevant) of the event’.

The 6 indoor /15 outdoor participant restrictions do not apply to competition, events, or tournaments.

NGBs & Clubs with competition, events, tournaments planned up to September 13th 2020 should go ahead as planned with strict public health measures and protocols in place. No Spectators should attend these events.

Parents/Guardians attending in a safeguarding /supervisory capacity are not classified as a spectator however strict social distancing and public health guidelines should be adhered to at all times. In that context, one parent/guardian per child is permitted to attend at a sporting event, including a game or training session, should they consider it necessary. These provisions will be subject to strict protocols which will be issued in the coming days.

ThebitterLemon · 21-08-2020 12:16pm

East Galway 5k going ahead

TbL

pc11 · 22-08-2020 5:01pm

jnk883 wrote: »

Guidelines look to allow races to go ahead now

Guideline: Sporting events and matches can continue to take place behind closed doors

A behind closed doors event can include: ‘Any individual involved in the participation, running, delivery, and broadcasting (if relevant) of the event’.

The 6 indoor /15 outdoor participant restrictions do not apply to competition, events, or tournaments.

NGBs & Clubs with competition, events, tournaments planned up to September 13th 2020 should go ahead as planned with strict public health measures and protocols in place. No Spectators should attend these events.

It all seems very clear that any small race (under 200) already planned for the next 2-3 weeks which observes the existing requirements should be able to go ahead.

echancrure · 27-08-2020 7:35pm

Sunday's Oylegate 10k and Half just cancelled with less than 3 days to go...

ThebitterLemon · 27-08-2020 7:39pm

echancrure wrote: »

Sunday's Oylegate 10k and Half just cancelled with less than 3 days to go...

Unless there’s exceptional circumstances that’s just unacceptable

TbL

Nuttzz · 28-08-2020 7:33am

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Unless there’s exceptional circumstances that’s just unacceptable

TbL

From their facebook page, I reckon some local whiners were on and got the garda to pull the road closure:

thank you for your kind words. Billy Reck has been working tirelessly to try and ensure the run went ahead. Unfortunately as you say "begrudgery" is the only reason we had to postpone but we will be back in hopefully only a few short weeks.

echancrure · 28-08-2020 8:23am

Nuttzz wrote: »

From their facebook page, I reckon some local whiners were on and got the garda to pull the road closure:

thank you for your kind words. Billy Reck has been working tirelessly to try and ensure the run went ahead. Unfortunately as you say "begrudgery" is the only reason we had to postpone but we will be back in hopefully only a few short weeks.

I heard that local opposition was also part of the reason the Antrim Coast half scheduled for the 12th September starting in Larne was pulled (Reduced to elite only now).

Are small closed loops off roads (Mondello, Donadea etc.) the only solution now?

Krusty_Clown · 28-08-2020 9:50am

Wickow county 5k championships went ahead last night (less than 200 participants with full social distancing rule compliance) and it was a superbly executed event. It can be done: Results

Swashbuckler · 28-08-2020 11:19am

Makes me wonder why some races jumped the gun and cancelled. Seems like Tralee Marathon could have gone ahead with the structure they had in place.

sideswipe · 28-08-2020 1:48pm

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Wickow county 5k championships went ahead last night (less than 200 participants with full social distancing rule compliance) and it was a superbly executed event. It can be done: Results

It was a great set up, everybody is so used to social distancing now there was no scum to get to the start line, rolling start, 4 waves all very well respected.

Saw an ad for a new initiative in the US, I wonder if it'll take off?

OYO Racing

OOnegative · 28-08-2020 2:32pm

sideswipe wrote: »

no scum to get to the start line

Harsh thing to call your fellow runners!!!!

ThebitterLemon · 28-08-2020 2:33pm

sideswipe wrote: »

It was a great set up, everybody is so used to social distancing now there was no scum to get to the start line, rolling start, 4 waves all very well respected.

Saw an ad for a new initiative in the US, I wonder if it'll take off?

OYO Racing

Jesus do you think your royalty, “there was no scum to get to the start line”...:)

I know you’ve an outdoor hot tub but go easy on the peasants:)

TbL

OOnegative · 28-08-2020 2:38pm

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Jesus do you think your royalty, “there was no scum to get to the start line”...:)

I know you’ve an outdoor hot tub but go easy on the peasants:)

TbL

Ah, he’s one of those lads living in North Wicklow but pretends he’s living in South Dublin C!!!!

ThebitterLemon · 28-08-2020 2:42pm

OOnegative wrote: »

Ah, he’s one of those lads living in North Wicklow but pretends he’s living in South Dublin C!!!!

Was wondering alright B, I bet he has smashed avocado for breakfast

TbL

sideswipe · 28-08-2020 3:11pm

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Was wondering alright B, I bet he has smashed avocado for breakfast

TbL

Actually the maid sliced it this morning as it was a little too Al dente to smash :pac::pac::pac:

DubOnHoliday · 28-08-2020 3:27pm

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Wickow county 5k championships went ahead last night (less than 200 participants with full social distancing rule compliance) and it was a superbly executed event. It can be done: Results

Yes it was great to be back at a race and as you say, it can be done. Hopefully we will see more of them and soon.

ThebitterLemon · 29-08-2020 11:44pm

East Galway 5k tonight, super event organised brilliantly by Popup Races.

Great buzz to run an actual race and meet other runners.

Hopefully other Clubs will start running races again soon

TbL

ChampionChip · 30-08-2020 12:03am

Championchip Ireland have had a number of races since July in enclosed arenas like Down Royal Racecourse and EIKON Exhibition Centre. The distance range from Half Marathon to 10k and 5k and there is even a marathon planned for Sept 26th at Shanes Castle.

Check out the FB page or the web site

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionChipIre/

OOnegative · 30-08-2020 12:23am

ChampionChip wrote: »

Championchip Ireland have had a number of races since July in enclosed arenas like Down Royal Racecourse and EIKON Exhibition Centre. The distance range from Half Marathon to 10k and 5k and there is even a marathon planned for Sept 26th at Shanes Castle.

Check out the FB page or the web site

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionChipIre/

Why come on and brag after the races took place??

The country is crazy for a race!!!

ChampionChip · 30-08-2020 10:17am

There are still races to come in the Series on Sept 5th, Sept 26th and two more planned for October on dates to be announced.

How is that to be construed as bragging?

We have had a number of runners from Donegal, Sligo, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan come along and been made to feel welcome enough that they have returned to subsequent races.

ger664 · 30-08-2020 12:44pm

Plenty of races have gone ahead here already. Ran a Full Marathon yesterday in Lilliput Adventure Center. It the third time Post lock down that they have ran a series of races. Mainly they have been Half and Full marathons. but the first event had a 5K and 10K

All guidelines have been followed at these events. Its not rocket science to run events in a safe manner for 100-200 people. Its just the potential bad press ill feeling it would cause locally for a club.

Personally I think all common sense has flown out of the window since the recent number of cases has started to rise again.

BeepBeep67 · 30-08-2020 5:15pm

ChampionChip wrote: »

There are still races to come in the Series on Sept 5th, Sept 26th and two more planned for October on dates to be announced.

How is that to be construed as bragging?

We have had a number of runners from Donegal, Sligo, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan come along and been made to feel welcome enough that they have returned to subsequent races.

Well done Glenn, great to see this another series get off the ground.

ChampionChip · 30-08-2020 8:08pm

Thanks D. Nice to have another friendly reply and your support.

Got a download this evening of the entries to date and we already have 2 runners from Kilkenny, a Donegal man returning, plus 2 from Monaghan and 1 from Cavan. Plus a Scottish lady coming across on the ferry.

Murph_D · 30-08-2020 8:15pm

ChampionChip wrote: »

Thanks D. Nice to have another friendly reply and your support.

Got a download this evening of the entries to date and we already have 2 runners from Kilkenny, a Donegal man returning, plus 2 from Monaghan and 1 from Cavan. Plus a Scottish lady coming across on the ferry.

Any details on your marathon, maybe a course map?

ChampionChip · 30-08-2020 8:22pm

Murph_D wrote: »

Any details on your marathon, maybe a course map?

Its a 2 lap route through the Shanes Castle estate on the side of Lough Neagh Co Antrim. Relatively flat, mostly tarmac and concrete roads but a few sections on gravel.

It loops in places so that there is a spot you pass 4 times for your water bottles at 4 miles, 7 miles, 17 miles and 20 miles.

Email me on championchipireland@googlemail.com and I will send you a route map.

ariana` · 31-08-2020 4:44pm

ger664 wrote: »

All guidelines have been followed at these events. Its not rocket science to run events in a safe manner for 100-200 people. Its just the potential bad press ill feeling it would cause locally for a club.

Personally I think all common sense has flown out of the window since the recent number of cases has started to rise again.

Athletics Ireland issued an update today, hopefully we will start to see more small local events as a result.

Athletics Ireland can confirm that any permitted road racing events with up to 200 participants can proceed under the current government guidelines. However, please ensure all Covid protocols are followed and that the event is advertised as a closed event with no spectators and please include strategies to prevent groups forming during the event.

sideswipe · 31-08-2020 4:54pm

Kildare lockdown lifted, hopefully PopupRaces will get their races back in Mondello. Most of the issues with races being cancelled seem to be with access to public roads for events.

ToriV · 01-09-2020 1:36pm

ChampionChip wrote: »

There are still races to come in the Series on Sept 5th, Sept 26th and two more planned for October on dates to be announced.

How is that to be construed as bragging?

We have had a number of runners from Donegal, Sligo, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan come along and been made to feel welcome enough that they have returned to subsequent races.

Great to hear this! Well done to those getting these races on safely. Where would I be able go hear about the October events? Looking desperately for a half marathon somewhere:

thanks a mil!

ChampionChip · 01-09-2020 6:19pm

Just announced a new half marathon at Down Royal near Lisburn on Oct 10th. Flat and fast and traffic free.

Hoping for a full marathon in same area but different location in late October.

https://athleticsni.org/Fixtures/ChampionChip-Ireland-Running-Series

ToriV · 01-09-2020 9:03pm

ChampionChip wrote: »

Just announced a new half marathon at Down Royal near Lisburn on Oct 10th. Flat and fast and traffic free.

Hoping for a full marathon in same area but different location in late October.

https://athleticsni.org/Fixtures/ChampionChip-Ireland-Running-Series[/quote

Fantastic- thanks for that!!

sideswipe · 02-09-2020 10:22am

New weekly 5k races series in Wicklow (next 4 weeks)

https://www.myrunresults.com/events/myrun_club_series_with_avondale_sports_day_1/3982/details

littleredspot · 02-09-2020 12:20pm

The Causeway Coast ultra, marathon, half, 10k and walk opened for registration yesterday. Due to take place on Saturday 26th September 2020. I don't see it mentioned previously.

rizzee · 02-09-2020 2:54pm

Butterbeans wrote: »

I expected it to be but no mention of it being cancelled on their own website, myrunresults, FB page or via email as I did sign up for it. Just wondering where you heard it, thanks

Email received & refund applied. Rescheduled Ratoath half is on the 5th of December.

ariana` · 02-09-2020 3:40pm

Is there a current list of what is going ahead - or is it worth having a list with so many being cancelled close the date?

average_runner · 02-09-2020 5:11pm

sideswipe wrote: »

New weekly 5k races series in Wicklow (next 4 weeks)

https://www.myrunresults.com/events/myrun_club_series_with_avondale_sports_day_1/3982/details

Lovely venue. Should do one on the beach some evening

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