Runners, joggers and walkers of all standards are being encouraged to limber up and take part in the 10th Annual Docklands 8km Fun Run. This year, the race will commence at 7.45pm on May 18th in the Docklands, starting at Grand Canal Square. Festivities will begin at 7.30pm with music followed by a full warm up.
The Bag Drop Area located in the lobby of the Grand Canal Square Hotel will be open from 6.00pm.
Closing Date
Registration for the Fun Run is now closed.
Timing
This year a timing chip will be provided to participants who pay €20.00 fee.
Charity
€4 from each entry fee will be donated to a charity. Please visit http://www.unicef.ie/GetInvolved/Fundraise-36.aspx to set up your own personal fundraising page. Join us in helping to raise further funds to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for children around the world.
Fee’s
€20: For adult entry with timing chip
€10: Student/ Seniors
Race Numbers
All registered participants will receive a race number by post.
Age Limit
All participants must be over 16 years on the day of the race.
Location
The warm up for the Fun Run will take place in front of the Grand Canal Theatre on Grand Canal Square at 6:30pm. The Run will begin at 7:45pm from Hanover Quay (Please see Route Map 2010).
Bag Drop
A bag drop area will be located in the lobby of the Grand Canal Square Hotel on Grand Canal Square. This area will be clearly marked on the evening of the run.
T-Shirts
This year the Docklands Fun Run t-shirt will be available for collection at the bag drop location.
Please note: The number of entries to this years Docklands Fun Run will be strictly limited. To avoid disappointment, we would ask you to register as early as possible. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to process registrations after the closing date or if our maximum field number has been reached.
BodySmart Cool-Down Facilities
BodySmart will be providing cool-down facilities for all of the participants of the Dublin Docklands Fun Run. Located at Grand Canal Square, its Power Plate studio will be open until 9pm, where two personal trainers will be on hand to help the race participants cool down. When used for massage, the Power Plate helps to prevent injury by helping to increase circulation and oxygenate blood flow to the muscles, tendons and joints. This results in a decrease in toxins in the body, which greatly reduces fatigue and accelerates recovery. To find out more about BodySmart, go to www.bodysmart.ie
Dynamic Physiotherapy Open Before Race
Dynamic Physiotherapy is based in the Redmond Molloy Dental/ Hanover Medical centre at 1 Forbes St, Sir John Rogerson Quay. The opening hours are 8am - 8pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 5pm on Friday. They specialise in neck and lower back pain, joint pain, sports and work related injuries and orthotics. They also offer acupuncture as part of a physiotherapy service. On the day of the Fun Run Dynamic Physiothearpy will be open from 5pm to offer race participants free ten minute, soft tissue release and lower back mobilisations, as well as advice on post race recovery.
Niall Barry is a Chartered Physiotherapist who has gained valuable experience working with a wide variety of clients and conditions in busy city centre hospitals and practices in London, Lancashire and Dublin. With a huge enthusiasm for sports Niall has also worked with in an array of sports with athletes at junior, amateur and professional level currently including Clontarf Rugby Club, Inter-county GAA football and hurling, Irish Colleges Rugby, Leinster Rugby and Irish Cricket. Niall also holds an Honours degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science and is currently completing his Masters degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Trinity College Dublin. To find out more, go to www.dynamicphysiotherapy.ie
Enquiries: funrun@dublindocklands.ie
