- What is the date of the Docklands Fun Run race for 2010?
- What is the start time of the race?
- When can I enter?
- How do I enter?
- Is it a guaranteed entry or a lottery?
- Do I have to run for a charity to get a race number?
- Who can I contact for help?
- What should I do if I am ill or injured before the race?
- Do I get a refund or deferment if I can't run?
- When will I receive my Race Pack?
- What should be included in the race pack?
- How do I view my race result?
- Where is the start of the race?
- Where can I leave baggage?
- What should I wear in the race?
- I am a wheelchair entrant can I enter the Docklands Fun Run 2010?
- General Information
What is the date of the Docklands Fun Run race for 2010?
The race will be run on 18th May 2010.
What is the start time of the race?
There is one group start for ALL at 19:45 hrs.
When can I enter?
Entries are open now but must be received by 17:00 hrs on Friday 7th May.
How do I enter?
Enter on line by following the www.activeglobal.com or www.dublindocklands.ie/funrun
Is it a guaranteed entry or a lottery?
Your race number is guaranteed once you have paid your entry fee.
Do I have to run for a charity to get a race number?
No, you are not required to run for a charity to gain a race number.
Who can I contact for help?
Please email funrun@dublindocklands.ie
What should I do if I am ill or injured before the race?
You must be fit and well to run a marathon. Severe exertion during or soon after any kind of fever is extremely dangerous. If you find yourself in this situation you must withdraw - even if this is the first time you are running the event.
Do I get a refund or deferment if I can't run?
Sorry, under no circumstances will you get a refund or deferment if you can't run.
Can I transfer my number if I can't run?
Sorry, under no circumstances can you transfer your number to someone else if you can't run.
When will I receive my Race Pack?
Packs will be sent out approximately two weeks prior to the event.
What should be included in the race pack?
Your race pack should contain the following:
- race number
- safety pins
- Timing chip to give you accurate race time
- Information letter
T-shirts will be handed out on the evening of the event, sizes available will be s, m, l and xl (limited quantities).
How do I view my race result?
If you have supplied a mobile number when you registered we will be texting you your result.
Results can also be viewed by visiting www.dublindocklands.ie/funrun
Where is the start of the race?
The warm up will take place on Grand Canal Square at 7:30pm. The run will begin at 7:45pm from Hanover Quay (map available at www.dublindocklands.ie/funrun)
Where can I leave baggage?
A baggage area will be provided in the lobby of the hotel on Grand Canal Square. Please leave your bag in the assigned area where you can collect it after the race.
What should I wear in the race?
Wear shoes, shorts and a singlet that you have worn before, do not wear new clothes on race day. Wear your race (bib) number on the front.
Make sure you pin your race number on as directed using the pins provided. The chip needs to be attached to your shoelaces.
I am a wheelchair entrant can I enter the Docklands Fun Run 2010?
- The race is accessible for wheelchair participants
- One leg of the route will be inaccessible, however an alternative is provided, i.e. along York Road to the East Link Bridge where athletes are required to pass through a gap in the wall. For this part of the race, wheelchair users will be directed to proceed along the main road towards the East Link Bridge without using the indicated route on York Road (which runs parallel to the main road).
- Stewards will be positioned on approach to this point to assist with direction.
- Invite participants to state if they are taking part competitively or recreationally; competitive athletes will want to start with the front runners.
- Individuals need to ensure that they organise any assistance that they might normally need to help them take part in the event.
- Where assistants will accompany wheelchair users, they will be required to register although this will be free of charge.
General Information
Always listen out to any announcements from the race organiser. Some things may change on the day and this is the only way they can communicate it to you. If there are a few of you running together be aware of those behind you who might be trying to get past. Don't line up across the width of the road, try and be in single file as much as possible. This is also true for those who are walking. If you hear someone trying to get past move across as soon as you can and let them go.
Don't suddenly stop in the middle of the race. If you feel you need to tighten your shoelaces, or you've a stone in your shoe, move across to the side of the road first and take whatever action is needed. Chaos will result if you suddenly stop without warning!
Always take note of instructions given to you by marshals throughout the race. Although you might not always agree with them they are there to help and advise and to look after your safety. Say thanks to them whenever you can. They will be volunteers who have given their time for your benefit.
The first aid stations will be located close to the water stations and also at the finish.
When you finish your chip will be removed. As is the case from the start of your day to the end, don't leave any rubbish lying around the finish area. It's always a huge job to get the venue back to its pre-race state and it will be a lot easier if runners take everything home with them or place it in the bins provided.
Kit bags not collected by 22.00 hrs will be taken to our office. Contact us there after Race Day if you can not make it to the finish.
N. B. It is recommended that any potential participant not currently involved in physical sporting activity, should undertake a medical examination before taking part in the Fun Run.
