John Davis 5k Malahide Castle

kennyb3

Anyone know if and when this is going ahead this year?

potsy11

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kennyb3 wrote: »

Anyone know if and when this is going ahead this year?

Hi

i am pretty sure this will go ahead. If you post up on www.piranhatri.com you will get an answer straight away. I think they are the organisers.

Potsy

duffyshuffle

The date just hasn't been confirmed, likely start of April, possibly over Easter or weekend before, info will be on piranhatri.com and entry on runireland.com in the next few days,

Thanks,

G

kennyb3

Thanks Gavin, i ll keep an eye out for it so

Gerty

any news on this yet? I'm anxious because it'll hopefully be my maiden voyage.

duffyshuffle

Same course for the 5km going ahead last weekend in May, for Crumlin, should be great, check out http://www.runireland.com/events/2010-05-29/5k-race-fun-run

John Davis will be run later in the year on the same track so set a time and come back and try beat it in a few months!

kennyb3

Thanks Gavin, please please please let me be fit in time for this now

menoscemo

kennyb3 wrote: »

Thanks Gavin, please please please let me be fit in time for this now

What's the course like? is it fast?

kennyb3

menoscemo wrote: »

What's the course like? is it fast?

not 100% on it tbh, but its very flat around there. flat but not downhill. its a lovely setting too

foleyalan

menoscemo wrote: »

What's the course like? is it fast?

I ran this two years ago. Its a very flat course. There in one very slight up hill part but nothing major at all. If you know Malahide castle it basically starts at the castle car park, up beside the Helicopter landing pad. Run straight down that long road and into the woods following the 5k trail. The trial is slightly uneven and there are plenty of pot holes to contend with. Very enjoyable run. Hopefully will be there myself.

potsy11

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Its a good course and a great setting....Think I'll be getting the Mrs and friends to do this one too.

Glad to see its for a good cause.

I think there is a link for it on Facebook too.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=115935158446756

menoscemo

Cheers lads depending on how the sportsworld goes on the weekend I may give this a go. (What i mean to say is if i feel that a sub 20 is possible I will try to get that barrier out of the way early in the year).

duffyshuffle

Its a great race route, its not pancake flat but definitely not hilly enough to bother you i'd say, should be good for setting pb's, route is here, not sure how accurate the elevation detail is in it http://connect.garmin.com/activity/2812270

*just enabled elevation so more accurate now*

duffyshuffle

Just a quick update with this! We've combined the events so the 5km in Malahide Castle will be the John Davis 5km on the 29th May at 11am, should be a great run, let me know if you've any questions on it! Details on www.piranhatri.com and www.runireland.com

Ta

foleyalan

Just registered for this, looking forward to it.

potsy11

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Registration will be open from 10am on the morning and will be located in the car park besdie the castle.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=115935158446756

potsy11

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Registration closes on Thursday (Tomorrow) at 10pm. Last chance to get the entry for €12. Cost is €15 on the day. Register on www.runireland.com

3 Days to go......

Remember all proceeds from the race go to Crumlin Childrens Hospital. Its for a great casue....

kennyb3

Cheers,

Cant run myself as injured but have registered the OH, will cut the club cycle short and drop down with a camera and try get a few snaps.