This run which is kindly sponsored by énergie fitness gyms in Rathfarnham, is a fast 5K on our traditional route starting at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, downhill for 1 mile down Springfield Avenue, left turn at Rathfarnham bridge, up Rathfarnham Road, left turn in Terenure, along Templeogue Road, past Bushy Park and left turn onto Springfield Avenue again. There is a 1.6k downhill run at the start, followed by 1k level, 1.3k uphill and finally a 1.1k downhill run to the finish near Rathfarnham Bridge.This is a fast course so use it to set your 5k PB. Check out the route on https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/42797606/.
There will be a high quality technical training top for ther first 800 finishers and a goody bag for all. Registration and changing facilities are in Terenure College on Templeogue Road from 8.00 on race day. Excellent individual and category prizes (cash and Sub4 Vouchers) and 4 mixed team prizes (3 to score, at least one lady on the team) are available. Entries on this site close on Thursday 20th Sept. at 12.00 midnight. Numbers can be picked up at énergie fitness Gym, Nutgrove, Rathfarnham on Friday 21st at 19.00 – 21.00 or on Sat. 22nd at 12.00 – 16.00.There is an increased fee of €25 for entry on the day at Terenure College from 8.00 to 9.30. There is a 15 mins. jog from the College to the race start which starts at 10.00 sharp as all roads have to be opened again at 10.30.
Please check www.athleticsrathfarnham.ie for up to date details and last minute information.