Information for Fun Runners

Your Fun Run Race Number:

Please ensure that your Race Number is suited to your category and use the pins provided to attach it to your t-shirt - no pins below the perforated line.

Baggage:
There will be a baggage tent on the day. If you wish to avail of this facility, please ensure that you arrive at it in plenty of time as it will get very busy before the start of the race.

Punctuality:
Punctuality is vital if the Fun Run is to be a success. The Fun Run is a professionally organised main road race and will start at 10.30 a.m. sharp! The U 7s will start at 9.45 a.m. and the 8-12 year old race will start at 10 a.m. sharp!

Parking:
Parking will be located at the Phoenix Park Visitor's Centre and along the main road on both sides from Parkgate Street to Castleknock Gate. There will be parking facilities available at the Papal Cross car park until full, which we anticipate will be by 9.00am. Please do not park on the route of the race or at the entrances to properties in the park. Please adhere to the restrictions on the day of the race. Dublin Simon Community will be held responsible for parking and failure to follow these instructions will jeopardise the future of the event.

Health & Safety:

• All participants should warm up carefully before the start of the race. 15 minutes of gentle stretches are recommended before running.
• Drink plenty of water before and after the race.
• Wear proper running shoes.
• Leave two and a half to three hours between eating and running.
• Do not run if you have a temperature, feel ill or are on antibiotics.
• Do not strain yourself; if you are gasping for breath, you are running too fast!
• Walkers should be aware that when the main road re-opens at 10.00am they should move to the inside footpath if they are still on that section of the route.
• A first aid ambulance and team will be available on the day.

T-shirts & Goody bags:
Everyone will receive a t-shirt in their goody bag at the end of the Fun Run.

Road Closures:
(Please note the following road closures in the Phoenix Park on the 9th October.)

• Roads to be closed to vehicular traffic between 9.30 & 11.00 AM
• Chesterfield Road between the Phoenix Monument and Mountjoy Cross
• Roads to be closed to vehicular traffic between 9.30 Am & 11.30 AM
• Survey Road ( between Mountjoy Cross and its junction with Furze Road?, Knockmaroon Gate? and Upper Glen Road.)
• Upper Glen Road/Glen Road (between the junction of Furze Road and Survey Road to Chapelizod Gate)
• Military Road/Corkscrew Road (between Chapelizod Gate and its junction with Wellington Road)
• Roads to be closed to vehicular traffic between 8.30 Am & 12.00 Am
• Acres Road
• Gates to be closed to vehicular traffic 9.30 Am & 12.00 Am
• Knockmaroon Gate/Chapelizod Gate
• Traffic will be halted or diverted at the following locations
• Chesterfield Avenue at Mountjoy Junction.
• Chesterfield Avenue at the Phoenix Monument.
• Junction of Wellington and Khyber Roads.
• Chapelizod Gate - entry will be restricted to hospital traffic only.
• Parking of vehicles will not be permitted except in areas set aside for that purpose