Start is located at the edge of Sean Moore Park and the beach.  

Pinned location to Start/Finish: https://goo.gl/maps/RwYhtR8JcCPfQvDk8 

Parking in the area is limited so we suggest you carpool, take public transport, cycle or walk to the event. There are 3 car parks along the seafront in Sandymount, but they can be busy. Bus routes #1 & #47 service the area, get out at Irishtown Rd, Bath Street. There is no event parking at Clanna Gael GAA club. 

Located at the start/ finish area. Take note it will not be covered. So if you need to, bring a plastic bag to keep it dry (should it rain). It will be supervised however please note we cannot accept any responsibility for lost or stolen items. Use the bag drop at your own risk. It will open at 6.15pm. Please note you will need a bag so we can put our number tag on it. No individual keys, phones or wallets can be accepted.

Parking is limited so we suggest you carpool, cycle/ walk or take public transport out. From city take Bus No 1 or Bus No 47 and get out at Irishtown Rd, Bath Street. Walk to Sean Moore Park – some public car parks are highlighted on the map below but this will be limited.

Toilets will be located at the start/finish area. Please ensure to use these prior to the event as there will be no toilets along the route of the race.

The best and safest way to start the race is to have 3 x mixed waves based on the fastest first. That means there is no separate start for the 10km and 5km. The Fastest people in 10km and 5km will start together for Wave 1. Followed by next fastest for 10km and 5km etc.

Below are the mixed wave times comprising of both 5km and 10km runners together in each:

Wave 1 – complete the 10km in under 50mins.  Complete the 5km in under 25minutes

Wave 2 – complete the 10km in 50 – 60mins. Complete the 5km in under 25 – 30minutes

Wave 3 – complete the 10km in under 55 – 60mins. Complete the 5km in under 30 – 40minutes

Find the sign for the Wave that reflects your predicted finish time. Decide now what wave you will be in and stick to it. Each wave will go 30 seconds apart. So be ready.

Note: there is no disadvantage to starting in the 2^nd or 3^rd Wave. Your number is chipped and your chip time starts once you cross the Start line.

This event is set for race number postage only!  All race numbers were posted out week commencing 26th February.  There will be no in person number collection. If your race number has not arrived, you will have to go to the Enquiries Tent and request a new race number.  You will need a print-out of your booking confirmation email, photo-ID and ticket, for us to issue a new race number. 

The start line is at the corner of Sean Moore Park and the beach.

Start: by going clockwise around Sean Moore Park, then onto the beach and continue up the sand until the turn cone. BE AWARE OF ONCOMING RUNNERS ON BEACH SECTION. You will turn then up a slip onto the promenade, run the length of the promenade, back onto the beach and then into the park towards the start/finish area. 1 loop is 5km, 2 loops will complete 10km (please see image below).

Finish: The finish gantry will be just off the path. 5km do one loop and finish under the gantry. 10km stick to the path and do another loop, then finish under the gantry. There will be signage and marshals on the course to direct you. There will be a lead bike ahead of Wave 1 to act as a guide.

Water Station: The water station will be available at 5.5km (available only to 10km participants). Water cups are not to be taken beyond park boundary, i.e. no cups to be taken onto the sand or further. There will be two large bins in the park to drop them on route. Your courtesy is much appreciated.

Finish Area: You will receive water, a banana and a bar at the finish line. You can collect your medal at the exit of the finish pen. Please try to move through the finish pen as quickly as possible to allow room for finishers behind you.