Here’s all the information you need for Sunday 2nd of June!

RACE NUMBER / TIMING TAGS

All entrants will have a timing tag embedded in their race number.  Numbers should NOT be covered with clothing, belts, rain jackets etc.  Bring some safety pins with you to attach your number to the FRONT of your t-shirt.  Enter your CONTACT DETAILS and MEDICAL INFORMATION on the reverse of your race number.

BAGGAGE DROP

Belongings can be left at our bag drop locations before the race commences.  There are five Bag Drop locations this year, one in each colour wave. Details are outlined below.  These will open at 10.30am.  Please bring your own clear reusable bag for your belongings.  These are left entirely at owner’s risk.

WAVE ENTRY ROUTES

There are different entry routes, depending on what colour wave you’re in, and there are baggage drop areas available at all five locations.

WHITE and PINK waves will enter through the junction of Pembroke Street Upper/Leeson Street Lower.  

Baggage drop will be after this entrance point on Fitzwilliam Square.

Please make sure you are in your wave by 11.30am

BLUE will enter through the junction of Hume Street/Stephen Green.

Baggage drop will be after this entrance point on Baggot Street.

Please make sure you are in your wave by 11.30am.

GREEN will enter through the junction of junction of Merrion Square West/Merrion Street Lower.

Baggage drop will be after this entrance point on Merrion Square West.

Please make sure you are in your wave by 11.30am.

YELLOW will enter through the junction of Herbert Place/Mount Street Crescent (Pepper Canister church).

Baggage drop will be after this entrance point on Mount Street Upper.

Please make sure you are in your wave by 12.00pm.

SAFETY INFORMATION

To help ensure that all participants have a safe and enjoyable day at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, please familiarise yourself with and follow our guidelines:

·All bags being carried on the course must be no larger than A4 size and may be subject to search.  No large bags, backpacks or suitcases will be allowed at the event.

·Always be aware of your surroundings and your nearest exit routes.

·In the remote event of a concern for public safety, listen out for announcements by race officials, stewards, and on the screens. Please follow these instructions quickly and calmly.

· Always make sure that the laces on your shoes are tied properly so you do not trip and fall.

·Take note of the terrain you are standing on in case it is wet, slippery or hazardous in any way.

·Participants are not permitted to bring banners, flags or any other similar items to the race.  Any signs brought onto the course will be confiscated for the duration of the race.

· Sweatshirts, t-shirts, space blankets and refuse sacks are often discarded before the race and during the race and can create a tripping hazard.  If you are discarding items of clothing or such like, please ensure they will not cause a problem for other participants.

· Do not climb on any temporary surfaces or barriers etc.

· No buggies, pushchairs, prams, scooters, motorised vehicles, motorised devices, bay slings, baby carriers or dogs/pets of any kind are permitted on the physical course for health and safety reasons.

·Please ensure you drink plenty of water before and during the race to stay hydrated (see course map for water station locations).

·Please make sure you are adequately equipped for the weather and have enough water and sunscreen.

·By the direction of An Garda Siochana, the use of bicycles, other than official bicycles, on the course during the event is strictly forbidden.

·There are Order of Malta First Aid stations located along the route – see the Course Route map for details.

WATER STATIONS

START/FINISH: Water will be available at the Start and Finish areas.  You can bring a bottle of water with you if you feel you may require more water.  If you are discarding your bottle, please use one of the bins provided.

Water stations on the course are:

AFTER 3km:  On the Stillorgan Road, near the Teresian School.

At 6km: On the Stillorgan Road, near Belfield Bridge.

At 8km: Outside AIB Plaza in Ballsbridge.

ENVIRONMENT

Please dispose of your cups and bottles in the bins provided.  We’re delighted to confirm that this year all cups provided in all areas are compostable.