Race Day Information
Baggage Drop Off
The location of the baggage area is in the Lock-keeper's Cottage located between Three Locks Square and Hanover Quay at Capital Dock,
shown in the map below. Just south of BrewDog Outpost Dublin.
Please write on the tag your race number that you will be given
at registration and attach it to your bag. Pens will be provided. Give the bag to the steward and it will be
placed in number sequence so that it can be easily recovered after
the race.
For security purposes you will be required to show your race number
in order to recover your bag. Please do not leave valuables in your
bag. Whilst the race organisers will make every effort to ensure the
safekeeping of your bag, no responsibility can be accepted for loss
of personal effects.
Access to the Start line
The assembly area for the event will be on the City Quay between the
start line (located on City Quay next to HubSpot House) and the
southern end of the Samuel Beckett Bridge (at the junction with
Cardiff Lane and City Quay).
Please ensure that you enter the start section corresponding to
your expected finishing time. Your time zone location will be facilitated by the presence of
pacing groups (20 mins, 25 mins and 30 mins) and, in order to avoid
impeding faster runners, please do not assemble in a zone that would
be ahead of your likely finishing time. You are expected to assemble
in this area at the latest 20 minutes before the start of the race
(i.e. 19:25).
Please follow the instructions of stewards and pacers at all
times.
Please pin your race number bib with the safety pins provided on
the front of your singlet/shirt and do not interfere with the
timing chip which is contained in the bib. It is up to you to
provide emergency contact information and we suggest you provide
this by writing the details on the back of your race number
bib.
Because this is a chip-timed event, your individual time will be
recorded only from when you cross the start line to when you cross
the finishing line.
At the Finish
After you cross the finish line please keep moving and follow the
instructions of the stewards who will direct you towards the water
and refreshment pick-up on your way back to the baggage area. Water
will be available at the finish line. Please do not discard empty
water bottles or any other litter in the street. There will be bins
provided for the purpose. Please use them.
Prize-giving
This will follow as soon as possible after the lead competitors have
crossed the finish line and will be held at Capital Dock beyond the
finish line. Any prizes not collected on the evening will be mailed
out to competitors.
Enjoy your Race!!
FAQ
What about the Race itself?
The race will be a flat 5k route around the docklands area and will
be held on the evening of Thursday, July 11th, starting at 7:45pm.
See the
Route Map
section.
What's the Entry Fee?
The race entry fee is €20 per individual athlete. Teams of 3 are
€60. There will be a small admin fee to cover bank charges and
process fees. The minimum age requirement for entry into the race is
16.
Online entries close on the earlier of reaching our limit of 2,000
runners and Monday 8th July
After that time (up to race day at 17:00) or until we reach the race
limit we will be able to accept walk-ins for €25 per entry
(€27 if you are not a member of Athletics Ireland). Available
at number pick up at Unit 9 on Benson Street next to Capital Dock
Square.
If you have a bulk entry requirement with more than 12 runners, we
would be happy to send the person a spreadsheet to make it easier to
register? They just need to send an email request to our Race
Director, James Cottle, at
jhcottle@hotmail.com
What do I get for this?
A well-organised race but also you will receive a superb Technical
Running T-shirt. All race numbers will have a built in timing chip
to give you an accurate race time. Further giveaways, prizes and
promotions will be announced on
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The Course
The race will be held on Thursday, July 11th, starting at 7:45pm.
The race starts on the South Docks at HubSpot House which is near to
the Samuel Beckett Bridge - that's the one almost opposite the
Convention Centre. From there you will head towards the City Centre
all the way to the Matt Talbot Bridge which you will cross over to
the North Quay. From there you will run all the way down to the 3
Arena where you will loop back down the North Quay again towards the
Matt Talbot Bridge. There you will cross the Bridge again and back
to the South Quay. From there you will run back past the start line.
The finish line is approx. 750 metres beyond the start line and you
will finish at Sir John Rogerson's Quay. You are then just a small
stroll away from the bag drop area next to Three Locks Square and that
well deserved night out!!
Prizes
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th male and female runners across the lines will
receive cash prizes, respectively, of €300, €200, €100, €75, €50. €25. There
will also be a cash prize of €100 if either or both of the male and
female course records are broken. The current records are 14:30 (M)
and 16:12 (F).
RunZone vouchers will be awarded to the first two finishers in the
following age categories (male and female): O/40, O/45, O/50 and to
the first finisher in the following age categories (male and
female): O/55, O/60, O/65 (excluding anyone who finishes in the
first 3 or as a participant in corporate team that wins a prize).
RunZone vouchers will be awarded to the first 3 all-male, all-female
and mixed (2 males, 1 female or 2 females, 1 male) teams.
The John Fitzsimons and Marty Purcell permanent cups will be awarded
to, respectively, the winning 3-man and 3-woman AAI-affiliated
athletics club team.
WHERE DO I COLLECT RACE NUMBERS AND TECH RUNNING T-SHIRT?
If not already requested by post the t-shirts and numbers can be
collected from the Lock-keepers Cottage located between Three Locks Square and Hanover Quay at Capital Dock
(please see the map below; Just south of BrewDog Outpost Dublin) at the following times:
Wednesday 10th July 2024: 07:00-09:00; 12:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00.
Thursday 11th July 2024: 07:00-09:00; 12:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00
WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY STUFF WHILST I RACE?
There will be a designated bag drop area at the Lock-keeper's Cottage located between Three Locks Square and Hanover Quay at Capital Dock.
Please see the map below. Just south of BrewDog Outpost Dublin. At the bag
drop you will receive a sticker coinciding with your race number
which you should attach to your baggage. Collect your baggage in the
same spot after the race and DON'T forget to bring your race number
so that we know which bag to give you back!!!
WILL THERE BE WATER AVAILABLE?
Yes, there will be water available at the Finish of the race.
However, we advise runners to be reasonably well hydrated and to sip
water throughout the day of the race. We have to allow for a heat
wave!! Also stay connected on
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to hear about other post-race refreshments!
AND WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
The Short Answer
We, Crusaders Athletic Club, are investing ALL the proceeds from the
race into providing much needed sporting facilities to serve the
Docklands Community in our HQ at Irishtown Stadium. So, money from
the community will be invested back into the community.
The Slightly Longer Answer
The Docklands area is a vibrant and growing area. Indeed the
Docklands has been designated as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ)
which envisages a large rise of some 25,000 people in both the
working and residential population in the Docklands during the next
few years as more companies set up in the area. This will give rise
to a requirement for more residential living space.
Recreation plays a very important role in our lives. The Docklands
area boasts a magnificent sports arena in Irishtown Stadium. There
is not only a full 8 lane athletics track but also a fully equipped
gym, all-weather 11-a side (which is also used for Tag Rugby),
all-weather 5 a side pitches along with shower and changing room
facilities all available and open to the public.
Crusaders Athletic Club (founded 1942) invested heavily in the
construction of Irishtown Stadium in the early 2000's with the
remainder being financed by Dublin City Council (DCC). Crusaders, as
a result of this investment, are the anchor tenant in the stadium
which is managed by DCC and open to all. Moreover, in 2021 we
completed the building of a state-of-the-art clubhouse at the
stadium, containing, for training purposes, a 40-metres indoor
track, which will continue to enable us to offer a high level of
support to the athletic community, including schools in the area.
The offering of the facilities in Irishtown Stadium to both
residents and local companies' employees has seen our membership
grow to 700 members in 2023. We thus provide a crucial role in the
Docklands community providing a healthy and worthwhile recreational
activity to all.
Crusaders Athletic Club will use all the proceeds from the event to
further enhance the sport facilities in the stadium to cater for the
growing demand which will be placed upon the facilities.
So money from the Community raised through the Docklands 5k is
invested back into the Community!! We hope you agree that this is a
very worthwhile cause and one where you and many others will
directly benefit.
Check out the club website
www.crusadersac.ie
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