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Donore Harriers 5km Road Race

Open 5km Road Race - ONLINE ENTRIES STILL OPEN

WALK / JOG / RUN - ALL WELCOME - PRIZES & REFRESHMENTS AFTER AT DONORE CLUB HOUSE

Donore Harriers are hosting an Open 5km Road Race in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 29th May 2010. It will be starting at 11am on the Furze Road and finishing near Chapelizod Gate (at the Triangle).


• FAST COURSE • CHIP TIMING • GOODIE BAG TO 1ST 500 ENTRANTS •
• ENTRIES LIMITED TO 1,000 • WALKERS, JOGGERS AND RUNNERS WELCOME • UNDER AAI PERMIT •

CASH PRIZES FOR 1st 5 IN SENIOR MEN & WOMEN • 1st & 2nd JUNIOR MEN & WOMEN • 1ST MAN & WOMAN V40 • V45 • V50 • V55 • V60 • V65 • V70
BONUS CASH PRIZE OF €100 FOR 1st MALE AND 1st FEMALE TO CROSS THE 3KM POINT (Must also complete 5K as a top 20 Male or Female finisher)


ENTRY FEE €15 FOR PRE-ENTRIES (excludes online handling fees) €20 ON THE DAY

CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE


Numbers to be collected at Donore Harriers - between 6pm & 8pm on Friday 28th May; or between 8am & 10am on Race-day.

On the day entries/registration at Donore Harriers from 8am, closes at 10am sharp.


CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE ENTRIES.  POSTAL ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE HERE.
 

Pre-entries register on line or by post by May 26th.


Postal entries to Donore Harriers Sports Centre; Chapelizod Road, Chapelizod; Dublin 20.
Cheques payable to Donore Harriers.
Email enquiries to info@donoreharriers.com

 

3 KM SPRINT RULES:

The 5K race incorporates a sprint to the 3K mark for a bonus cash prize. Rules on 3K Sprint: The first man and first woman to cross the 3K mark will win a bonus cash prize. The first man to reach 3K must also finish in the top 20 men of the 5K and the first woman to reach 3K must also finish in the top 20 women of the 5K in order to claim prize.
 

NOTES FOR RACE DAY:

- Registration closes at 10am sharp (on the day entries and number collection need to be done by then)

- Parking is limited in Phoenix Park so car pool or use public transport where possible

- No parking at all on Military Road or Furze Road (will be closed)

- Allow 15 minutes to walk to the start area from Donore club house

- Race starts at 11am sharp (the gun will go at this time) - go to start line at 10:50am

- Prize giving is at 12pm (spot prizes also available) and we encourage all participants to attend

- Tea, coffee & refreshments will be available back at the club after the race (2 minutes from finish area)

- The Phoenix Park is a wonderful amenity - please help to keep it litter free & use bins provided

- Wearing headphones is strictly prohibited during the race

- Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the athletes top

- Chips must be mounted in the centre of the athlete's shoe (if placed to the side risk it may not be read by timing system)

 

The map of the route is below.

 

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