Jim Roche Festival 10k & 26.2k Moone, Co Kildare

Sunday, 8 August 2010 - 1:00pm
Contact Name: 
Tony Donoghue/JP Donoghue
Contact Number: 
087 2645882 / 087 6214478
Email: 
Johnpaul.donoghue@gmail.com
Kildare
Road Race
10km or longer

Enter this Event online

26.2km €30
 10km €20
Address to send the completed PRINTABLE entry forms (below) is tony donoghue, Woodcourte Timolin Moone Co kildare
The Jim Roche Race Festival 26.2k Enter Now
The Jim Roche Race Festival 10k Enter Now

The Jim Roche Festival of Road Races in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital- 10k & 26.2k
 
2 Races: 1) 10km Road race 2) Ireland's first Kilomarathon (26.2 KM)
Date 08/08/10 at 12:30pm for 10Km walkers and 1pm for 10km runners. 12pm for Kilomarathon walkers and 1:15pm for Kilomarathon runners and registration is at 10:00am on the morning of the race until 11:30am
Runners and walkers all welcome
Closing date for entries is 05/08/10 midnight
Location Timolin, Moone, Co Kildare

All postal, online and on the day entrants can collect their race numbers from the hall in Moone from 10am until 11:30am
ID required by all.
 
> Timing chips
> Athletics Association Ireland Race Permit
> The 2 courses have been measured accurately to the distance of 10 Km and 26.2Km
> Prizes for the first 6 ladies and Gents in both races
> Entry open to all levels of fitness
> Unique Medal and race pack to participants
> Minimum age for entry is 18 years
> Refreshments served after the run
> Free parking available
>All registration proceeds less costs going to The Childrens hospital Crumlin
>We look forward to seeing you at the starting line in August for this unique event!

Location

Ireland
52° 58' 33.1428" N, 6° 48' 59.0328" W

Comments

Submitted by Bernie Connell (not verified) on Wed, 28/04/2010 - 17:20.

Hi there, i'm just checking to see if you choose a different charity each year or do you support Crumlin children's hospital every year? Thanks, bernie

Submitted by JP (not verified) on Thu, 06/05/2010 - 14:36.

Hi bernie,

This is the first year we are running this event, so if it is successful, we may choose a different one next year. That does not stop you taking part for a different charity if you wish, to raise your own funds. All profits from entrance fee goes to Childrens Hosp

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/05/2010 - 11:49.

How must is entry for the 26.2 Km event ?

Submitted by Marie Prendergast (not verified) on Tue, 11/05/2010 - 22:49.

Have I missed something or is there no mention of the cost of entry to either event? Can you please tell me how much both cost please. Thanks ... Marie

Submitted by dermotmangan on Mon, 17/05/2010 - 09:53.

i entered the 26.2 km race and it was €30

Submitted by Kevin Muscat (not verified) on Tue, 25/05/2010 - 07:59.

I will be on holiday with my family but would like to participate, how do I get there from Dublin City Centre?

Submitted by Barbara_Tight (not verified) on Fri, 28/05/2010 - 12:24.

Is there a map of the course available? Or is there a website for this event, there seems little information provided above?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 31/05/2010 - 10:57.

Hi

Just wondering why this race is only open to people over 18 years old. I'l still be 17 by the time of this event but have run dozens of races before and have never encountered this problem. After all it is for charity.. my money is as good as anyone elses?

Kind regards
Anon

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Tue, 22/06/2010 - 21:14.

Hi Anon sorry, but our insurance would not cover us for anyone under 18years, sorry about that

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Tue, 22/06/2010 - 21:21.

Hi kevin, thank you for your interest, you can get JJ kavanagh's or Bus eireann bus from City centre to Moone village and this is where the race starts or if you are driving head down the naas road past Naas exit and newbridge and take the next exit for waterford /carlow. Then continue on this motorway until you reach the exit for Crookstown/ballytore take that exit turn left at the roundabout and at the end of that road turn right and then take sign for Timolin/moone on the left about 2 miles along this road and Moone is the Village where the race starts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 24/07/2010 - 12:31.

hi i am also interested in doing the marathon and i will be travelling from dublin.i rang both jj kavanagh and the bus satation and i was told that thay dont stop in moone.

Submitted by Carlito Vera Cruz (not verified) on Wed, 23/06/2010 - 22:29.

Hi,

Im a Foreigner and already run many halfmarathon and 10K in the Philippine. I want to join the charity event and would like to ask if where could i get the Athletics Association Ireland Race Permit. Im in DUn Laoghhaire and just new in the city.

Thanks a million!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 23/06/2010 - 23:47.

is there any t shirts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/07/2010 - 13:11.

Hi, no we are not doing T Shirts, as this is a charity event and we want all the proceeds to go to the charity we decided to ditch the T Shirt and have a good quality medal instead

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Sun, 25/07/2010 - 15:32.

The run will start promptly at 1pm
All postal, online and on the day entrants can collect their race numbers from the hall in Moone
ID required by all.
Directions to the Start Line:
The 10k race will start at 1pm outside the Post Office in Moone village which is located just off the old N9 road
The Kilomathon will start at 1:20pm and the start line will be half way between the village of Timolin and Moone, it will be clearly signed posted on the day.
>From Dublin:
Travel Southbound on the N7 Naas Road from the Red Cow. Exit onto the M9 at Exit 11 signposted Waterford/Kilcullen/Carlow (2nd exit after the ball at Naas - 32.2km from red cow). Continue on this road (M9/N9) all the way down the new motorway and take the first exit after the exit for Kilcullen which is signposted Baltinglass/Ballytore/crookstown, turn left at the roundabout and continue to the end of this road and turn right. Travel along this road and turn left at the sign for Timolin and Moone. Parking can be found in both villages which are beside each other
>From the South
Travel on the N9 Northbound to the town of Castledermot and continue on towards Dublin and take the turn right at the sign for Moone and Timolin, when you get to the top of the slip road turn left and you are in Moone village.
>From the West:
Travel on N7 or N8 to PortLaoise. Exit N7 at PortLaoise and continue on R445 (signposted PortLaoise). In PortLaoise follow the signs for Athy and when in Athy continue straight through the town and follow the signs for Moone, arrive in Moone at the post office

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 27/06/2010 - 15:23.

hi,
just wondering what sort of course this is? hilly?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/07/2010 - 13:16.

Hi, there are a few hills on each course but nothing 2 heavy

Submitted by Aoife p (not verified) on Mon, 28/06/2010 - 18:05.

Is the Kilomarathon open for fun runners?

Submitted by Aoife p (not verified) on Mon, 28/06/2010 - 18:06.

IS THE KILOMARATHON OPEN TO FUN RUNNERS?

Submitted by PF (not verified) on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 14:51.

Hi,

Looking forward to competing in this unique event. One thing that I've a little concern about for myself is giving our so far hot summer, is there any reason why the race is being run at 1pm as opposed to a (maybe) cooler earlier morning start.

Regards

P

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/07/2010 - 13:15.

Hi P

The time for this event was set long before the good weather arrived, and as we must submit a traffic plan with times to the authorities Months in advance, but looking at the weather at the moment this may not be a problem, but we will monitor it

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/07/2010 - 01:45.

Hi,

I am just enquiring about route information if possible? If this is not possible does it end in moone village.

Many Thanks :)

Submitted by kev (not verified) on Thu, 08/07/2010 - 21:36.

for the 26km race,is there going to be water stations?

kev

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/07/2010 - 13:17.

Hi, yes the kilomarathon is open to all types of runners

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 17/07/2010 - 02:16.

Hi there,
Does the entrance fee include the timing chip?
Thanks, U

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 22/07/2010 - 19:05.

Yes there will be 6 water stations on the big race and 2 on the smaller 1, and yes the entrance fee includes the timing chip

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 22/07/2010 - 19:09.

Hello Carlito,

If you send me and email to johnpaul.donoghue@gmail.com, i will send you a copy of the permit which you can then verify

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 26/07/2010 - 00:54.

Hello Organisers,
One major concern for all runners taking part in the 26km event is the timing of the race start. The 1pm race start seems ill-considered (but i guess there are other factores) and it would be best for a 10am start at the latest as August is the hottest and most humid month. That said the next most important thing on a hot day is hydration. Water in cups at races like this are totally useless as they dont allow you to hydrate properly. Unless you want to stop and drink 2 cups at each station. Small water bottles that you can grab and carry with you are the only effective means of race provided hydration. Unless you want the First Aid crews to be overrun on the day with dehydrated victims of poor planning then water bottes can be your only choice at water stations. I hope you publish this, afterall...forewarned is forearmed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 27/07/2010 - 19:50.

Hi I agree will the above comment - it is very difficult to drink from a cup of water when running

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 28/07/2010 - 21:40.

I also have to agree with the above comment, it's very hard to stay hydrated when drinking from a cup as most of it goes on the road or down your bib. The long range forecast says the temperature will be about 20 degrees.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 29/07/2010 - 16:16.

Yes i would definitely agree with the above. The amount of people that collapse due to poor hydration increases in the heat.

Submitted by L O'Hare (not verified) on Sat, 31/07/2010 - 14:48.

Hi, just wondering is there a time limit for the 10k, i.e. above what time should you actually enter the fun run instead? I expect to be around the 70 minute mark and don't want to choose the wrong group either way!

Thanks, looking forward to Sunday

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 06:08.

hi

for the 26km ,how many water stations are there?

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 14:23.

there are 5  water stations at present, on the kilomarathon and depending on how the weather goes we will add more if needed

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 10:58.

There is no time limit for either race

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 14:22.

There will be bottled water at each station and also cups of water, and there will be at least 5 water stations on the kilomarathon and more depending on the weather. There will be 1 water station on the 10km

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 22:34.

What are the official starting times please?

You say starting time for 10k is 12:30 and 1:15 for kilomarathon, but then later it says 'The run will start promptly at 1pm'.

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 20:51.

Sorry, that start time is for walkers 12:30, if you are running the 10km race you will start at 1pm and if you are running the kilomarathon you will start at 1:15pm

Submitted by JohnnyBoy (not verified) on Wed, 04/08/2010 - 11:13.

Hi, Just wondering what the prizes are for both races? Are there better prizes for the kilomarathon?

J

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 20:53.

prizes for kilomarathon are 1st 200 2nd 130 3rd 90 4th 60 5th40 and 6th 30 the 10km are 1st 120 2nd 80 3rd 60 4th 50 5th 40 and 6th 30

Submitted by Sloggerjogger2 (not verified) on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 10:02.

Will it be possible to enter on the day? I seem to have missed the online registration!

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 20:55.

registration has been extended until tonight at midnight ie 05/08/10 or if you miss this you can enter on the day but we can't gurantee a goody bag if you enter on the day

Submitted by JohnnyBoy (not verified) on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 15:27.

Hi, Just wondering what the prizes are for the different races?

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 20:56.

This question has been answered above

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 15:44.

I have not entered online or by post, is it possible to turn up on the day and enter? If so, what time? thanks

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 20:58.

You can still enter online until midnight tonight, but you can enter on the day, but we can't gurantee a goody bag or medal.registration is from 10am and finishes at 11:30

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/08/2010 - 20:11.

I have entered online. Do I still have to collect my number by 11:30? The reason I entered online was so that I wouldn't have to arrive really early. An hour and a half before the race starts (10k) seems a bit much. Is this time just for those who haven't registered online/by post??

Submitted by Dee (not verified) on Sat, 07/08/2010 - 18:57.

Hi, If you enter on the day do you still get a timing chip?

Submitted by johnpaul.donoghue on Sat, 07/08/2010 - 20:13.

Sorry registration will stay open until just before the kilomarathon

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/08/2010 - 23:00.

This is ridiculous. So are you now saying that its not an 1130 cut off? Why is this info not on the website or facebook. Can you confirm the latest time we can pick up race numbers? I certainly did not expect to have to wait around for an hour and 45 mins

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