AXA Raheny 5mile Road Race

Raheny Shamrock Athletics Club, Raheny, Dublin

Sunday, 29 January 2017 15:00

5 Mile

MyRunResults Ltd

The 33rd AXA Raheny 5 Mile Road Race, one of the most eagerly awaited events on the athletics calendar will take place on 28th January 2017 at 3pm. This extremely popular event is growing year on year and is expected to sell out.

As the participation rate increases you now have the option to have your race number posted to you avoiding the collection process. Just rock up to the event and enjoy the day...You can also avail of having your race number personalised. Cut off date for this option is the 20th of January 2017.

While the race will comprise a fair sprinkling of serious athletes what has made the AXA Raheny 5 popular over the years is that it caters for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities. And you wouldn’t go home empty handed. Every finisher is guaranteed the famous Raheny 5 plaque plus a goody bag.

Organisers Instructions

The event which is promoted by Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club now the country’s most prestigious road races having been founded in 1985 by Moscow 1980 Olympian Pat Hooper.

33 years later Pat is still the driving force behind the event in his capacity as race director.

The course remains the same as in 2016 with the race beginning near the Raheny Garda Station and racing for two mile along the outskirts of St. Anne’s Park via a series of left hand turns.

The race continues through St. Anne’s Park, finishing at start area close to Raheny Garda Station. Chip timing will be used to accurately measure the finishing time of all competitors

There is also a special category for walkers, which will begin at 2.40pm while the wheelchair race begins at 2.58pm.

There will be prizes for the first 10 men and women finishers as well as the top three masters in all age categories. There will also be prizes for the first three juniors as well as team prizes.

Participants can enter the race online at www.rahenyshamrock.ie or drop your entry into the AXA Insurance Office, 4 Main Street, Raheny, Dublin 5.

The AXA Office in Raheny will be open on Saturday January 28th between 10am and 4pm for number collection and late entries. No entries will be taken on the day.

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