2022 AXA Raheny 5 Race Day Instructions

AXA Insurance and Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club are very happy to welcome you to the 38th 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.

Please note these instructions have changed from previous AXA Raheny 5 races.

Entries

Entries are now closed

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 Cara Hall, All Saints Road Raheny 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, Raheny National School between 11am and 2pm on race.

Getting to Raheny

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

Dublin Bus routes H1, H2 and 31D

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 the Church and St. Anne’s Tennis Club with limited public parking also available in Raheny Village.

Race Facilities

The Race HQ is Scoil Aine, On Google maps here

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 – 2022 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 The AXA Raheny 5 plaque and some refreshments.

N.B. Please note due to manging covid-19 risk, there shall be no goodie bag at the end of race. However there are refreshments provided to runners, please follow the instructions of the stewards when collecting these.

The course map is available here

Prize Presentation

The Prize Presentation for the top three men and women and top three teams will take place at approximately 4pm close to the finish line.

All other prizes can be collected at the race HQ at Raheny National School. Please note there will be no gathering for a presentation this year.

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.

Please adhere to the latest public health advice as a supporter or competitor.

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