Docklands 5K

Thursday, June 15th @ 7:45pm

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Race

What is it?

The 2023 race will take place on Thursday, June 15th, starting at 7:45pm. The distance is 5k, run over a flat, fast loop in Dublin's Docklands area. Organised by the runners from Crusaders Athletic Club, the Docklands 5k race is held with the help of the generous sponsorship, provided by many companies located in the Docklands and surrounding areas.

The Docklands 5k is a non-profit event. All proceeds will be used to improve the facilities of Crusaders AC and to promote sport, health and wellbeing in the community.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Race Format

Entry is open to runners of all abilities either as individual participants or in teams of 3.

Team categories are Male only, Female only and Mixed. Prizes for all three corporate team categories will be on offer. There are also team perpetual trophies for Female and Male AI Club teams (3 to score). And then afterwards why don't you make it a social night out with your team? Please connect on Facebook , Twitter & Instagram for updates on the event.

The race will be held on Thursday, June 15th, starting at 7:45pm. The race starts on the South Docks near Lime Street which is very 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. 600 metres beyond the start line and you will finish at Capital Dock on Sir John Rogerson's Quay. You are then just a small stroll away from the bag drop area in Capital Dock Square and that well deserved night out!!

Please stay in touch on Facebook , Twitter & Instagram as some road works in the area may result in very slight changes to the route. We will let you know well in advance if that is the case.

Free Technical T-Shirt

Fast & Flat Course

Individual and Team Prizes

Route

The race will be held on Thursday, June 15th starting at 7:45pm. The race starts on the South Docks near Lime Street which is very 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. 600 metres beyond the start line and you will finish at at Capital Dock on Sir John Rogerson's Quay. You are then just a small stroll away from the bag drop area in Capital Dock Square and that well deserved night out!

Please stay in touch on Facebook , Twitter & Instagram as some road works in the area may result in very slight changes to the route. We will let you know well in advance if that is the case.

Race Day Information

Baggage Drop Off

The location of the baggage area is next to Capital Dock Square, as shown in the plan below, on Benson Street. 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.

Bag drop location

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, June 15th, 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 12 June

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 10 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 Facebook , Twitter & Instagram

The Course

The race will be held on Thursday, June 15th, 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. 500 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 in Capital Dock Square and that well deserved night out!!

Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female runners across the lines will receive cash prizes, respectively, of €300, €200 and €100. 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 Unit 9 on Benson Street next to Capital Dock Square (please see the plan below) at the following times:
Wednesday 14 June 2023: 07:00-09:00; 12:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00.
Thursday 15 June 2023: 07:00-09:00; 12:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00

Bag drop location

WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY STUFF WHILST I RACE?

There will be a designated bag drop area at Unit 9 on Benson Street next to Capital Dock Square. Please see the plan below. 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!!!

Bag drop location

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 Facebook , Twitter & Instagram 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 500 members in 2021. 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

Results

2023 Results will appear on https://www.myrunresults.com

2022 Docklands 5k Results: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/docklands_virtual_5k/3944/results

2020 Docklands Virtual 5k Results: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/docklands_virtual_5k/3944/results

2019 Docklands 5k Results: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/indeed_docklands_5k_corp_results/3020/results

2018: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/dublin_docklands_5k_2018/2681/results

2017: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/dublin_docklands_5k/2340/results

2016: http://www.myrunresults.com/events/docklands_5k/1654/results