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Kilbride 5/10km

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  • 12-06-2014 1:39pm
    #1
    dublin runner
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    Kilbride G.F.C. Clonee, Co Meath
    -5 KM/10KM ROAD RACE
    -Tuesday 17th June 2012 @ 8pm

    Does anyone have any info on this race (course etc) or has anyone ever ran this race? There's not a lot of info online. My original plan to was to run the Dunshaughlin 10K but will be away that weekend. Struggling to find a midweek race.


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    Ososlo
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    Got this below from the organisers. tang1 is doing it and familiar with the route etc so might be along with further info for you. There's a thread about Meath Events somewhere in the Events forum that might have a little more info.




    Kilbride G.F.C

    Co. Meath



    5 KM and 10KM ROAD RACE


    Tuesday 17th June 2014 @ 8pm


    Flat Left Handed Measured IAAF Certified Course


    (Through country roads) (CHIP TIMED)


    Registration and secure changing area, Parking, Light Refreshments at Kilbride GFC Clubhouse


    (Registration at www.runireland.com or www.active.com or through link on www.kilbridegfc.com or on the evening 6pm to 7.30pm)

    Prizes: - Mens, Ladies, Veterans and Juveniles

    Entry Fee: - €15 online registration (€20 on evening)

    Directions : Only 3 miles from Blanchardstown, Ratoath, Ashbourne, Clonee.One Mile from Hollystown Golf Club on Ratoath Road.

    Contact: Denis O’ Leary – 087 2559219

    Further details on club website, www.kilbridegfc.com and www.runireland.com



    (We hope to make your participation an enjoyable experience on our country roads on a summer’s evening. Thank you for your participation and support).




    Kilbride G.F.C.




    5 KM and 10KM


    ROAD RACE



    Tuesday 17th June 2014


    @ 8pm



    All Welcome

    Please Support


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    dublin runner
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    Excellent, thanks. Found a few photos online.....doesn't look 'flat' anyway!!


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    Ososlo
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    dublin runner wrote: »
    Excellent, thanks. Found a few photos online.....doesn't look 'flat' anyway!!

    I drove the route of the 5k and it seemed pretty flat except for a climb at the very start. Decent enough route I'd say. Things can seem different on foot often though!


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    dublin runner
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    I drove the route of the 5k and it seemed pretty flat except for a climb at the very start. Decent enough route I'd say. Things can seem different on foot often though!

    Cool. Is the 10k 2 laps of the 5k course? Think I will give it a bash, if the body holds up this week that is :)


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    Ososlo
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    dublin runner wrote: »
    Cool. Is the 10k 2 laps of the 5k course? Think I will give it a bash, if the body holds up this week that is :)

    According to tang1's post here on this thread yes it's 2 laps. Enjoy! I was looking forward to doing it but can't now. Lovely peaceful country roads.


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    dublin runner
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    Ososlo wrote: »
    According to tang1's post here on this thread yes it's 2 laps. Enjoy! I was looking forward to doing it but can't now. Lovely peaceful country roads.

    Thanks again for the info.


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    tang1
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    Just drove the route at work dublin runner, as you turn left off the main road onto a country lane the surface is rough underfoot for good 1km or so. So watch the feet, you go through a crossroads onto another quite country lane where the surface improves greatly and is good till the end of the race.

    Few little bumps here & there but by no means a hilly route. See the km markers marked out on the road in yellow spray paint already.


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    dublin runner
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    tang1 wrote: »
    Just drove the route at work dublin runner, as you turn left off the main road onto a country lane the surface is rough underfoot for good 1km or so. So watch the feet, you go through a crossroads onto another quite country lane where the surface improves greatly and is good till the end of the race.

    Few little bumps here & there but by no means a hilly route. See the km markers marked out on the road in yellow spray paint already.

    That's brilliant, thanks. Looking forward to it.


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    FBOT01
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    Lovely weather although a tad humid but good course with plenty of shade along the way.

    Did the 10k and really enjoyed it even if it was a bit lonely on the second lap when pretty much all the group I was in jumped out at 5k:(

    Well organised with a great team of volunteers and nice spread afterwards. Thanks to all involved.


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    tang1
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    Well ran race, well marshalled, distance bang on, chip timing and a fast course. Big spread of food at the end with fresh bananas and plenty of water. All for €13 which isn't to be sniffed at. I'll be back for more next year hopefully.


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    krafty
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    Lovely setting down quiet country roads and a really friendly atmosphere. Got a new PB for 10K too, then stuffed myself with cake. Be back next year.


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    dublin runner
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    Very impressed by this race. Nothing at all to complain about, which makes a nice change. I had a poor race but the course is very fair, I would even describe it as fast! The weather killed me though but cannot blame the race organisers for the that!

    15 euro for a top notch race.


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    Duanington
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    Well done to all involved in organising this race, great atmosphere before and after, loads of much needed refreshments on offer which is always a plus :D


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    dublin runner
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    Duanington wrote: »
    Well done to all involved in organising this race, great atmosphere before and after, loads of much needed refreshments on offer which is always a plus :D

    Totally. Think is the sort of race that could grown and grow. It'll be interesting to see how it goes next year. I'll hopefully be back to avenge a pretty average performance......hopefully it won't be as hot as this year though! This Irishman melts in the heat :)


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    Duanington
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    dublin runner wrote: »
    Totally. Think is the sort of race that could grown and grow. It'll be interesting to see how it goes next year. I'll hopefully be back to avenge a pretty average performance......hopefully it won't be as hot as this year though! This Irishman melts in the heat :)

    lol - we're certainly out of our comfort zones when the sun shines alright!


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    W.B. Yeats
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    Did the 5km, nice little race, PB for me, happy but not delighted with my performance,
    It was a lovely albeit brief experience to be in the lead pack at a race
    Thought it was bumpy enough between about 1.5-2.5, constantly seemed to be running around bends to see a little incline.
    Seemed very well organised- there was a bit of a queue for "on the night" registration but that didn't affect me. Nice spread of food afterwards and I was able to find the chip results online last night.
    Great value and I'll keep an eye out for it again.


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    Phibsboro
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    Sorry to drag up an old thread, was just hoping for some advice. Looking for a 10k around the date of this run for myself and a friend. We did an hour bang on for the Samsung night run and are looking to do something similar next time out. I am always afraid of entering a race where we end up paddy last or trying to keep up with a pace that is really beyond us. I found the timings for the 2014 race ( http://actiontiming.ie/results/kb10k14-double-sided-clocks/ ) but it looks like a lot of runners didn't get a time? Do you think this run might be ok for 10k/1hr runner?


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    fletch
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    You probably wouldn't be last if you can complete it in around an hour....there's always the Dunshaughlin 10k?
    http://www.dunshaughlinac.com/10k.asp


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    dublin runner
    Registered Users Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭dublin runner


    Phibsboro wrote: »
    Sorry to drag up an old thread, was just hoping for some advice. Looking for a 10k around the date of this run for myself and a friend. We did an hour bang on for the Samsung night run and are looking to do something similar next time out. I am always afraid of entering a race where we end up paddy last or trying to keep up with a pace that is really beyond us. I found the timings for the 2014 race ( http://actiontiming.ie/results/kb10k14-double-sided-clocks/ ) but it looks like a lot of runners didn't get a time? Do you think this run might be ok for 10k/1hr runner?

    You'll be more than fine.

    Really good race last year. Quite a fast course. All I can remember is the heat last year. Must have been 20+ degrees (and it was evening start!).


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