Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf Half Marathon & Mile - July 5th
Welcome to the Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf Half Marathon and 5 Mile, where you’ll experience the beauty of Dublin’s coastline like never before. This year’s race takes place along the stunning Clontarf Promenade and Bull Island, offering runners breathtaking views of Howth Head and Dublin Bay. Whether you’re a runner, jogger, or walker, both races are open to everyone looking to challenge themselves and achieve their goals. The flat terrain of the race course makes it an ideal choice for runners aiming for a personal best, and the half marathon even has pacers to help you stay on track. The 5 mile race takes place entirely on hard-surfaced ground, ensuring a smooth and comfortable run for all participants. And with our unique finish line, you’ll be greeted with medals and goodies to celebrate your accomplishment. The race has a big-race atmosphere, and it’s no wonder that it’s an annual sell-out event. So don’t wait too long to register and secure your spot at the starting line. So what are you waiting for? Sign up now for the 2025 Summer Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf Half Marathon and 5 Mile on July 5th, and experience the beauty and excitement of this unforgettable race.
The event start from Eastpoint Business Park. See location here
** ALL participant vehicles must be in the EastPoint Business Park BEFORE 09:00hrs**
Race Day: 08.15hrs – 09.45hrs, Race Village, East Point Business Park.
Located beside the start/finish chute, in the covered car park area. It will open at 08.15hrs.
Additional number collection locations will be released closer to event date
We would encourage all participants to consider public transport.
Dublin Bus: Bus Route N4 – stops outside EastPoint Business Park – the race village is a 5 min walk from here.
DART Line: Clontarf Station – 15 min walk to race village from the station. EastPoint Shuttle Bus will be looping from 07:00hrs to 09:00hrs. If there is a queue, we advise walking rather than waiting and using the opportunity to gently warm up the legs!
By Bike: There will be covered bike parking facilities at the event. These are located right next to Number Collection and Bag Drop.
By Car: Event Parking is in the EastPoint Multi-Storey Car Park and Muller & Sherry Carpark. These can be accessed from the two locations below (Parking Marshals will direct you on entrance to EastPoint).
ROUTE A: Alfie Byrne Road into EastPoint Business Park – access via this location will close at 09:00hrs SHARP and will not reopen until 14:00hrs. You can gain access to this Car Park here.
ROUTE B: Bond Road into EastPoint / Muller & Sherry – access via this location from Port Tunnel and Promenade Road – this will be open throughout the event. You can gain access to this Car Park here.
NOTE: To avoid traffic congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow;
ALL PARTICIPANT VEHICLES must be in the carpark BEFORE 09:00hrs;
Even if you have already collected your race number – come early, avoid queues, reduce congestion. You can sit in your car or soak up some pre-race atmosphere in our race village.
STRICTLY NO parking on approach roads or EastPoint Causeway – cars inappropriately parked or abandoned will be towed.
STRICTLY NO parking in road-side parking bays. Parking is in the two designated carparks only.
FOLLOW ONE WAY SYSTEM throughout EastPoint Business Park (see Map).
AT ALL TIMES – follow Gardai / Marshals and Parking Assistants instructions.
No responsibility will be taken for property lost, damaged or stolen.
We recommend you carpool where possible or use public transport.
This will be located right in the heart of the event’s new home, EastPoint Business Park. We are delighted to be partnering with EastPoint Business Park to bring the Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf Half Marathon & 5-Mile, now in it’s 16th year to the next level!
Number Collection, Bag Drop, Bike Parking, Start Finish Area, Toilets and Buteco Bar & Restaurant are all conveniently located together here. We are also delighted to announce that vendors from the Irish Village Markets will be in attendance offering a variety of food options, as well as Last Lap Cafe.
Will be located beside the start/finish chute, in the covered car park area. It will open at 8.15hrs. 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.
The bike park will be located beside the number collection.
Will be located at the start/finish area. Please ensure to use these before the race begins. Please only use these toilets and do not go in public spaces.
There will be toilets on the route at 3.5km, 8.5km, 14km and 17.5km. Please respect the local environment and its residents and ONLY us the toilets provided. Anything else is just not acceptable, offenders will be removed from the race & results.
Half Marathon (Walkers only): Will begin at 9:30hrs. If you intend on walking, please make sure to arrive in advance of this.
Half Marathon: The half marathon runners will then begin at 10:00hrs.
There will be 4 start waves:
- Wave 1: Sub 1hr 40mins.
- Wave 2: Between 1hr 40mins to 1hr 55mins.
- Wave 3: Between 1hr 55mins to 2hrs 15 mins.
- Wave 4: 2hr 15mins and over.
There will be pacers with balloons for the following times 1:30; 1:40; 1:45; 1:50; 2:00. Please identify these and stand near them.
Your individual chip time starts when you cross the mat, so there is no need to rush! Please make sure your race number is visible as you cross the mat.
5 Mile: The 5 mile will then begin at 10.30hrs.
There will be 4 start waves:
- Wave 1: Sub 38 mins
- Wave 2: 39min to 45min
- Wave 3: 46min to 60 min
- Wave 4: 61 min and over
There are no pacers for the 5-mile event. Please stand next to the Start Wave sign, for your predicted time.
Please note: your time will only start once you cross the start line. Please make sure your race number is visible as you cross the mat.
The start/finish line for the Half Marathon and 5-Mile, is located in the EastPoint business park.
Half Marathon: Half marathoners will leave EastPoint Business Park at 10:00hrs and begin their journey heading out along the EastPoint Causeway, towards the Alfie Byrne Road and onto the promenade along Clontarf Road. The route travels past St. Annes Park and on to Sutton before turning around. On the route back, runners will take in an out-and back loop of the Causeway Road before the finishing stretch back along the promenade towards the finish-line back into EastPoint Business Park.
5 Mile: 5 Mile runners will begin at 10:30hrs, leaving EastPoint Business Park heading out along the EastPoint Causeway, towards the Alfie Byrne Road and onto the promenade on Clontarf Road. They will reach a turn point just after the Wooden Bridge, where they will turn and make the return run along the promenade.
On the Route: There will be signage and marshals on the course to direct you. Please respect the marshals as they are volunteers from local clubs.
There will be a lead bike ahead of Wave 1 for both Half Marathon and 5-Mile.
There will be water stations at 3.5km, 8.5km, 14km and 17.5km. Cups of water will be provided at each water station. The cups are collected, washed and reused in future events. Please use the clearly marked Recycle bins provided on the route to dispose of your cups ONLY! This is part of our move to reduce the environmental footprint of our events and we appreciate your support in this endeavour. We also request and appreciate your respect and consideration for the local environment and its residents, by NOT LITTERING. Failing to dispose of your litter in a responsible manner jeopardises the future of the event!
Please Note: It is vitally important to arrive at the race well hydrated! The water stations are there for additional hydration only. Commencing a race when you are not sufficiently hydrated will be detrimental to your race experience.
There will be medical services present on the day.