The 34th AXA Raheny 5 Mile Road Race
Sunday, 28 January 2018
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Date & Time
Sunday, 28 January 2018 15:00
Race Venue/Location
Raheny, Dublin
County
Dublin
Country
Ireland
Type
Road Race
Distance
5 Mile
Timed By
MyRunResults Ltd

The 34th AXA Raheny 5 Mile Road Race, one of the most eagerly awaited events on the athletics calendar will take place on 28th January 2018 at 3pm. This extremely popular event is growing year on year and is expected to sell out.
  
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.d min

 

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