2023 AXA Raheny 5 Race Day Instructions

AXA Insurance and Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club are very happy to welcome you to the 39th AXA Raheny 5 Mile Road Race.

It is our great pleasure to welcome you back to Raheny for what we hope will be another truly memorable day.

We are delighted to welcome you back and we ask you to please help us by following these instructions before and during race day.

Entries

Entries are available until Saturday January 28 here

Number Collection

If you have selected to collect your race number, there are two options available.

On Saturday you can collect your numbers from the Raheny Shamrock Clubhouse, old church Raheny village between 10am and 4pm.

Registration for the four Juvenile races will also be accepted on Saturday. Entry fee is €5.

On Race Day

You can collect numbers for the AXA Raheny 5 in the race HQ, Scoil Aine national School between 11am and 2pm on race.

Juvenile race entries will be taken in the Cara Hall.

Getting to Raheny

We highly recommend the use of public transport with Raheny served by;

Dublin Bus routes H1, H2 and H3.

On the Dart, Raheny is located Northbound on the Howth/Malahide line from Dublin City Centre.

The Dart station is located 400 meters from the race HQ.

There is limited parking available in Raheny at St. Anne’s Tennis Club with limited public parking also available in Raheny Village.

N.B. Please note there is no parking available at Raheny Church due to a service.

Race Facilities

The Race HQ is Scoil Aine, On Google maps

A Bag Drop is available at Scoil Aine

Portaloo’s will also be available at the start/finish area.

 Juvenile Races

There are four juvenile races on the day, which are listed below. Entries for these races are taken in the CARA Hall, located beside the race start.

Entry fee is €5 and entries open on Sunday at 11am

1:30pm – Girls 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:40m – Boys 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:50pm – Girls 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2pm – boys 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2:15pm – Boys & Girls 13 – 16 years old – 1 Mile

All Participants receive a medal with prizes for the top three in each race

 RACE Time

Please follow the instructions of the stewards and Gardai at all time. There are seven races on the card which are;

1:30pm – Girls 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:40m – Boys 5 – 7 years old – 400 Metres

1:50pm – Girls 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2pm – boys 8 – 12 years old – 800 Metres

2:15pm – Boys & Girls 13 – 16 years old – 1 Mile

2:55pm – AXA Raheny 5 Wheelchair race

3pm – 2023 AXA Raheny 5 & Walkers START

After you have completed the race please follow the steward’s instructions, slowly and carefully moving through the finish area where you will collect you’re goodie bag including the AXA Raheny 5 plaque.

Prize Presentation

The prize presentation for all prizes will take place in Scoil Aine School hall from 4.30pm aprox.

Prizes are available for the top 10 men and women. Top three runners in all age categories and the top three men’s and women’s teams and top three men’s and women’s masters teams

How to watch

If you are a supporter, there are a number of spectator spots on the course where you will be able to see the race pass.

Near 90 Fm will broadcast the race live.

The very best of luck to all competitors.

Yours in sport

Dave Hooper

AXA Raheny 5

Race Director

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