Race Number Collection
Pre Race Day - Friday 7th September
For those of you who can, we recommend you avail of collecting your race number and timing chip prior to race day. These can be collected as follows:
Wicklow: Friday the 7th Sept, 5pm to 7pm, from St Mary’s Junior School Blessington (across from the Topaz garage and behind the church).
Race Day - Saturday 8th September
Otherwise there will be a registration desk at the Lakeshore Amenity area on the morning of the race where you should aim to collect your number from 8am.
For those of you who can, we recommend you avail of collecting your race number and timing chip prior to race day. These can be collected as follows:
Wicklow: Friday the 7th Sept, 5pm to 7pm, from St Mary’s Junior School Blessington (across from the Topaz garage and behind the church).
Race Day - Saturday 8th September
Otherwise there will be a registration desk at the Lakeshore Amenity area on the morning of the race where you should aim to collect your number from 8am.
Timing Chip
The timing chip will be given to you at registration upon collection of your race number. The timing is provided by Pop Up Races.
Race Start
The Half Marathon will start at 10.45am sharp.The 10K race will start at 11 am sharp. Roads will close from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Please note that the vehicular access route we recommend you take is also part of the race route that closes to traffic at 10.30am. Late arrivals to the event will not be able to get vehicular access along this route once it closes at 10.30am. It is important to get to the parking and start area before the roads close.
The actual start line is on Blessington Bridge. Under no circumstances are any competitors allowed to loiter on the Bridge before the race (you might be thrown off it!). All entrants should utilize the Lakeshore Amenity area for their warm ups and stretching before the race and must wait here until told to make their way to the start line by a Race Organizer. For the actual start of the race we ask competitors to have consideration for fellow runners and position themselves in the appropriate finishing time zone guided by the pacers. This makes for a safer and more enjoyable start for all.
The actual start line is on Blessington Bridge. Under no circumstances are any competitors allowed to loiter on the Bridge before the race (you might be thrown off it!). All entrants should utilize the Lakeshore Amenity area for their warm ups and stretching before the race and must wait here until told to make their way to the start line by a Race Organizer. For the actual start of the race we ask competitors to have consideration for fellow runners and position themselves in the appropriate finishing time zone guided by the pacers. This makes for a safer and more enjoyable start for all.
Race Finish
Once runners finish the race you will be filtered back to the Lakeshore Amenity area about 450 meters from the finish. Along or at the end of this 450 meter area there will be marshals giving out water, and goodie bags, please continue moving on towards the Marquee at the Lakeshore Amenity area.
The presentation of prizes will take place shortly after each race at the Lakeshore Amenity area.
The presentation of prizes will take place shortly after each race at the Lakeshore Amenity area.
Race Route and Safety
The roads are officially closed to traffic and there will be marshals at the junctions. There should be no traffic along the route but circumstances may arise where a vehicle appears and runners should bear this in mind. A first aid vehicle will follow behind the last runners should anybody need assistance. There will also be a sweep vehicle if anyone feels unable to finish the race they can avail of this. There is one water station close to the half way point. Distances are marked in KM.
Parking and Directions
There are parking facilities as indicated below on the map marked ‘P’. The main one is at Hanlons Field area but as this fills up you may be directed to use the overflow car park at the Lakeshore Amenity area. (You should be at the lakeside area no later than 10:15am).
We are asking all vehicles coming from the Dublin direction to turn left before reaching Blessington Village onto Red Lane. From here there will be marshals in place to assist you with direction. Traffic coming from southern side of Blessington should take a right at the AIB bank and again there will be marshals to assist with directions. We would ask people to carpool where they can.
We are asking all vehicles coming from the Dublin direction to turn left before reaching Blessington Village onto Red Lane. From here there will be marshals in place to assist you with direction. Traffic coming from southern side of Blessington should take a right at the AIB bank and again there will be marshals to assist with directions. We would ask people to carpool where they can.
