Fastlane 3/4 Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & 10k - October 5th
The FASTLANE Half Marathon and 10km Autumn edition will take place on Saturday, 5th October, 2024. The event takes place at 9am, leaving you to enjoy the rest of your Saturday and bask in your morning achievements.
The race is located along the scenic settings of the Grand Canal and around the newly surfaced perimeter of Grange Castle Business Park. It has that country feel on the edge of the city. It is a very flat course with long straight lines. The route has an elevation gain of 27m over each 10k loop.
It also offers a great opportunity for runners looking to set a new PB, as the course is very flat and on a great surface. Previous results have seen 37% achieve a PB in the half, while 52% achieved a PB in the 10km.
Located in West Dublin, it is easy to reach (just off the m50) with official parking and is accessible by public transport. Make sure you get in the FASTLANE and set a new PB at one of the quickest races in Ireland.
Route Map
Located at the start/ finish area. Bag drop it will not be covered. Please bring a plastic bag to place your bag into, to keep it dry (should it rain). Baggage 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 8am.
Your bag drop label is the bottom part of your race number. Carefully remove along the perforated strip and secure to your bag as you would an airport luggage label. Unbagged items like keys or phones cannot be accepted. One small bag only per participant.
Please Note: You will need your race number to retrieve your bag after the race, so ensure your race number is securely pinned to you. If no race number is presented, you will have to wait until all other bags have been reclaimed, to collect your bag! Bag drop will be supervised; however, management cannot accept any responsibility for lost or stolen items.
We would encourage all participants to consider public transport;
Dublin Bus service the area, with route L54 route C4 stopping at the Clondalkin Fonthill train station, just a short walk to the start/finish area.
By Train: The Clondalkin Fonthill Train Station services the area with regular trains from Heuston and Grand Canal Station.
By Bike: There will be bike parking near the start/finish area. Bikes are left at owner’s risk and management cannot accept responsibility for them.
By Car: Official parking is strictly in the following locations:
- The Mill shopping centre in Clondalkin Village (Dunnes Stores). Please park in the back car park, on the left hand side near the bottle banks, the rest of the car park is paid parking. DO NOT BLOCK UP DELIVERY AREAS (Limited Parking)
- Clondalkin/Fonthill Train Station Park and Ride Carpark off the Fonthill Road R113. (Ample parking here)
(Please allow yourself 15/20 minutes to walk from The Mill Shopping Centre).
The race will begin at 9.00am sharp for both the half marathon and 10km. There will be teardrop banners at the start area with expected finish times for each wave. Please stand near the banner that represents your predicted race time.
The course is a loop course. Starting in the Green Space alongside the canal, the course exits the field and u-turns onto the canal.
10KM ROUTE
The 10km route goes around once and turns back into the field to the finish line.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE
The half marathon runs straight along the canal, past the finish turn and on to the HALF MARATHON TURN cone where they u-turn and take in another full loop of the course before turning into the field to the finish line.
¾ MARATHON ROUTE
The ¾ Marathon takes in the half route but runs straight along the canal after their 2nd lap to the ¾ MARATHON TURN cone where they u-turn and take in another full loop of the course before turning into the field to the finish line
There will be pacers for the half marathon for times of 1 hour 30mins, 1 hour 45mins, 2 hours and 2 hours 15 mins. These will have balloons attached to them to improve the visibility of them
Water stations are located at 5km for both events, 10.5km and 15km for the half marathon. Water is being provided in reusable cups at each water station. The cups are collected, washed and reused in future events. Please place used cups bins provided on the route to dispose of your cups. This is part of our movement to be more environmentally cautious in our events.
There are toilets on the route at the 5km/15km water station. Toilets will also be located at the start and finish areas. Please do not go to the toilet in public spaces
All finisher displaying a valid race number will receive a medal. You will also get a water and banana at the finish line. Please try to move through the finish pen as quick as possible to allow room for finishers behind you
There will be medical services present on the day.
The race starts in green space along the Grand Canal near Clondalkin.
Pinned location of Start/Finish: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NHBjb33KwKEHvyWZ7
Please note: there has been a slight change in the location of the Race Village, see link above for details.
The Race Village can be accessed via the slip gate onto the canal on the R113 Fonthill Road North or via Banogue Road / Lockview Road. This will bring you into a green area where the Race Village will be, including number collection, baggage drop and the Start / Finish area.
Race Number Postage is included in the entry fee for this event. Your race number will be posted out to you approximated two weeks prior to Race Day. Those registering after 15th September will need to collect their race number on Race Day Morning from the start/finish area.
Replacement numbers for lost or forgotten numbers are charged at €20.