The half marathon guys will do two laps (and the 3/4 marathon) will do three laps

Oct 4th should give us the ideal weather to host a fast race. Parking is nearby and the location in Clondalkin at the West of Dublin (near the M50) makes it an easy place to get to for Dubs and people coming from the country. It’s gonna be a great mornings running. Earlier start time of 9am for

Limited number of entries – get in the FASTLANE……. now

9.00am start  (2 x laps elevation gain 54 meters)

Check out the route

 

Map outline of route click here

Please note – there is no cut off time for the half marathon (but we do have a 4hours 30 mins closure time for the entire race) Unlikely that anyone doing the half marathon will be out that long…

The 3/4 marathon will complete three laps of the course. The route is 32.3kms (20 miles)

Oct 4th should give us the ideal weather to host a fast race. Parking is nearby and the location in Clondalkin at the West of Dublin (near the M50) makes it an easy place to get to for Dubs and people coming from the country. It’s gonna be a great mornings running.

Limited number of entries – get in the FASTLANE……. now

9.00am Start  (3 x laps elevation gain 81 meters)

Check out the route

Map outline of route click here

The cut off time for the 3/4 marathon is 4:30mins. If you cross the finish shoot entrance  (circa 21km marker) on the 3/4 marathon course after 3hour 30minutes then you will be asked to go down the finish shoot to finish. You will get a Half Marathon time.

Number Pick UP 2 x locations (3 x options)

******TO BE UPDATED*****

Thursday 26^th Sept Registration is from 9.30am –9pm for both Half Marathon and 10km. Location Wheelworx/Runworx, Unit 48B, Fonthill Retail Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin.  DIRECTIONS http://www.wheelworx.ie/opening-hours

Friday 27^th Sept  is from 9.30am –9pm for both Half Marathon and 10km. Location Wheelworx/Runworx, Unit 48B, Fonthill Retail Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin.  DIRECTIONS http://www.wheelworx.ie/opening-hours

Strongly suggest that you avail of the Thursday or Friday Number Pick up options. Gives you a sleep in and less time spent on your feet Q-ing on Sunday.

Yes – someone else can collect your pack for you OR multiple packs.

Sunday 29^th Registration is from 8.00am to 9.15am sharp for Half Marathon and 10km at Start/finish line (at the 10^th lock). Please don’t all appear at 9.00am. We will close at 9.15am sharp.

See final race details for the locations – Final race details 2019 FASTLANE Final Race Information

Select a course to register for:

HALF MARATHON

THREE QUARTERS MARATHON

Training plan for Half Marathon & Marathon

Plus general Tips on long distance running

Training tips to give you a guide towards achieving your respective goal. Please note they are general tips and should be used for reference only.

Training Plans for Half Marathon & Marathon

Beginner Half Marathon training plan

Eoin Ryan Coaching Beginner Marathon Training Plan

Tips for Running

Half Marathon Tips 1 – Equipment & Injury Prevention

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Half_Marathon_Tips_3_Clothing_and_Rain

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Would you like a Training Journal that captures your Exercise/ Sleep / Nutrition ??

Introducing the 360 JOURNAL

2019 Half Marathon and 10km

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FASTLANE just for fast people?

No. Don’t let the name put you off. It is everyones FASTLANE. Check out the event video click here 

We knew it would be a fast course – so we had to call it something……    😊

If you don’t like hills then this is the one for you. Only a 27m gain over 10km

Is there a limit on the number of Entries?

Yes. And we expect this race to be in demand. In the 2019 survey 100% of the people enjoyed the race.

Will there be wave starts?

Yes – there will be marked wave starts. The half and 3/4 will start together. First wave 9am. Then 3 min intervals

Q. Will you post out medal if i don’t make the race?

Ans. No. You must finish the race to earn the medal. No exceptions.

Q. Do I have to go to Number pick up?

Ans. Yes. Or you can send someone in your place. Someone must pick up your race pack. Items will not be sent out in the post.

Q. Can I Enter the Event at number pick up?

Ans. Only if availability. See Facebook page or Final race details on Introduction page (when published)

Q. Can I Enter on the day?

Ans. Only if availability. See Facebook page or Final race details on Introduction page  (when published)

Q. Do entrants get a training top or medal?

Everyone gets a medal. We have taken out the training tops and reduced the entry fee.

Q. Will I get an official time for my race?

Ans. Yes. We are using timing chips. You will receive one at Number Pick up. It is attached to your race number.

Q. Is it possible to get a refund of the entry fee?

No, once your entry is received we incur material costs and admin costs so unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund (unless requested within 14 days of purchase) or to defer to a future race. Transfer of your entry to another competitor is not permitted as it is you who have agreed to the terms and conditions of the event, provided emergency contact details, etc

Q. Is there an age restriction for participants?

Yes. Participants must be 18 years or older on the date of the Half Marathon and 3/4 marathon races

This is in line with the IAAF guidelines.

Q . Will the course be marked in miles or kilometres?

Ans. The Half Marathon and 3/4 marathon will be measured in Km’s (yellow signs). The signs will be more or less in the correct positions

Is there a cut off time?

For the half marathon  = no*.

For the 3/4 marathon = yes. If you cross the finish shoot entrance  (circa 21km marker) on the 3/4 marathon course after 3hour 30minutes then you will be asked to go down the finish shoot to finish. You will get a Half Marathon time.

*We have a course closure time of 4hours 30 mins.

Can i walk this race?

Sorry no. Due to the two/ three lap nature of it and being narrow in places we are not accomodating walkers on this course. And we have a cut off time (see question above).

What are the Terms and Conditions of the race?

Terms and Conditions and Waiver of Event

Definitions

Definitions for “us” or “we”. “We” in this document is Ryano Event Management LTD, No 20. The Glen, Boden Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, Ireland. Company Reg No. 460567

Definitions for “Event Organiser”. “Event Organiser” in this document is Ryano Event Management LTD, No 20. The Glen, Boden Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, Ireland. Company Reg No. 460567

Definitions of “you”. “You” in this document is the participant named on the entry form who will be participating in the event.

Definitions of “participant”. “participant” in this document is the person named on the entry form who will be participating in the event.

Definitions for the “Event” or “Race” in this document that refers to the name of the event (or events – if a multiple entry to two or more events is executed) that the person has registered to take part in.

Definitions for the “entry fee” in this document it is the money the Event Organiser receives from the participant (excluded any third-party registration fee’s)

1. Acceptance of Conditions

These Conditions shall apply in place of and prevail over any terms or conditions (whether or not in conflict or inconsistent with these Conditions) contained or referred to in any documentation submitted by the Participant or in correspondence or elsewhere or implied by trade custom, practice or course of dealing. A variation of these Conditions is only valid if the Event Organiser gives notice to the Participant in writing in any official Event material or correspondence prior to the Event (including via email or other electronic means). The Participant shall be deemed to have accepted these Conditions upon completion of the Entry Form. By accessing and or completing the Entry Form, the Participant is agreeing to the Event Organiser making use of the data provided on the Entry Form for Event Information purposes and other marketing communications organised by the Event Organiser. The Event Organiser agrees that the Event Form email and or postal address data will not be passed on to any third parties.

2. Participation

2.1 The Participant acknowledges that participation in the Event is physically strenuous. It is acknowledged that participation in the Event will be physically demanding and the Participant is aware of the nature of the Event and associated medical and physical risks involved.

2.2 The Participant agrees that he/she is physically capable of competing in the Event and agrees to be solely responsible for his/her actions and the Event Organiser, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates, associated companies, sponsors or medical advisers are not responsible for any injury or illness that the Participant may suffer as a result of his/her participation in the Event (unless caused due to the negligence of the Event Organiser). The Participant accepts that should any medical or physical condition arise prior to the Event which is likely to affect his/her ability to compete, the Participant will withdraw in accordance with these Conditions. The Participant acknowledges the exclusion of liability and indemnity provided in clause 5 of these Conditions.

3. Event Entry / Refunds

3.1 The participant acknowledges and agrees that upon entering the race that they are not entitled to a refund unless requested within 14 days of your entry; they cannot swap their entry for a future race and they cannot transfer entry to another individual.

3.2 Event entry fee’s must be paid in advance of the race to secure race entry position and become a participant. Failure to do so deems the person a ‘non entrant’ even if they have an entry filled online – but haven’t proceeded to payment at the time of signing up or at a later point. We may be able to facilitate late payment in advance of the race provided proof of bank transfer is provided and the race has not reached maximum (sell out) capacity.

4. Event Cancellation or Alterations

4.1 Cancellation may occur because of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances which neither we nor our suppliers, sponsors. partners could foresee or avoid, even with all due care. These circumstances include industrial disputes, closure or congestion of ports or airports, road blockades, unavoidable technical transport problems, war, civil unrest, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, epidemic or disease, adverse weather conditions, natural or man-made disasters or similar events. In circumstances where the event is cancelled as a result of reasons which are outside the control of the event organiser, any refund of entry free will be entirely at the discretion of Ryano Event Management Ltd. The event is subject to advance fees and costs in order to receive permissions to execute a safe and enjoyable event for participants many of which are not refundable. Please note we do not accept liability for any expenses incurred by the participant relating to the race beyond the race entry fee.

4.2 Developing point 4.1 any level of refund given to the participant will exclude any online entry /registration fee paid by the participant to a third-party online registration company associated with the Event. This fee, charged by the online company, includes the technology to input your data securely, the safe and secure process of your banking details (incurring a transaction fee at their end) and an email confirmation sent to you. The Event is not in receipt of this online transaction fee. Also in the event of a cancellation (relating to point 4.1) and a level of refund being issued to the participant, it will be issued less the transaction fee it costs the event organiser to safely and securely refund the participant their entry fee.

4.3 If the event is cancelled by the Event Organiser due to insufficient entrants/ participants we will endeavour to facilitate the participant in an alternative race of similar distance / entry fee where possible. If this circumstance should arise, we are liable for the entry fee only and no other expenses incurred by the participant relating to the race beyond the entry fee.

4.4 The Event Organiser reserves the right to alter the start time of the Event. In the event of a change of start time the Participants will be notified of the revised start time with as much notice as reasonably practicable. No refund in full or in part shall be made for any change in start time for an Event provided the Event takes place on the specified date of the Event.

4.4 The Event Organiser reserves the right to amend the Event format at their sole discretion (such as reducing the distance of a race) or cancel the Event due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control or for any safety related reason. Should the course distance be reduced as per above for the avoidance of doubt you agree that the Event is still deemed to be staged and that we will not be liable to you for any refund and there shall be no further liability whatsoever arising from such change of format. In the event of the Event being cancelled there shall be no refund to the Participant with no further liability whatsoever arising from such cancellation

5. Event Organiser Responsibilities/Liability

5.1 Notwithstanding anything in these Conditions the Event Organiser shall not be liable to the Participant for any liability in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for any loss of business, revenue or profits, anticipated savings or wasted expenditure, loss or damage of or to personal equipment belonging to the Participant or any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever (notwithstanding that such loss was within the contemplation of the parties at the date of submitting the Entry Form) arising out of the Participant taking part in the Event or any other matter arising under these Conditions nor for an aggregate amount greater than the Event Fee paid by the Participant. Without limiting the foregoing, the Event Organiser will not be liable for any actions of any spectators or other third parties unless otherwise set out herein.

5.2 Accordingly the Participant hereby expressly and irrevocably renounces, for him/herself, heirs and successors in title the right to any recourse or claims whatsoever against the Event Organiser, its officers, employees, suppliers and/or sponsors and/or persons for whom it is answerable (“Associated Parties”) as a result of any kind of physical, mental or other loss or damage of whatsoever nature (including any loss of earnings, profits, or pain and suffering) suffered by the Participant, directly or indirectly, or by his/her family or by any dependents and caused by an event in any way relating to the Participant’s participation in Event, and the Participant hereby undertakes, for him/herself, heirs and successors in title to indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organiser, and the Associated Parties for any costs and/or amount, which they or any of them may be required to pay as a result of any aforesaid recourse or claim by whomsoever made. The Participant also agrees to indemnify the Event Organiser and the Associated Parties for any claim, actions, liabilities or losses resulting from any breach of the Participant’s declarations above and/or the Participant’s negligent acts or omissions and/or wilful misconduct.

5.3 Nothing in these Conditions shall exclude or limit the liability of the Event Organiser:

5.3.1 for death or personal injury caused by the Event Organiser’s negligence;

5.3.2 for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or

5.3.3 for any matter which it would be illegal for the Event Organiser to exclude or attempt to exclude liability.

5.4 This clause 5 shall be read and construed and shall have effect subject to any limitation imposed by any applicable law.

6. Publicity and Results

6.1 The Participant irrevocably consents to:

6.1.1 his/her appearance in the Event being filmed, recorded, incorporated and exploited in whole or in part in any television programme, film, video or broadcast of whatever nature by all means and in all media and formats now or invented after the date of these Conditions; and

6.1.2 the use and reproduction of the Participant’s name, likeness, appearance and photographs, films and recordings by all means and in all media for the purpose of advertising, publicity and otherwise in relation to the exploitation of the Event (and future events) and/or the promotion of the Event (and future events) and the commercial rights relating to the Event (and future events) provided that such use does not imply direct endorsement by the Participant of any official sponsor or supplier of the Event.

6.2 Any film, photographs (by camera or mobile phone), or any other recording of moving or still picture, and all intellectual property in connection therewith (including but not limited to copyright) shall remain the property of the Event Organiser, and where such intellectual property does not automatically vest in the Event Organiser, these Conditions shall constitute a legally binding assignment thereof and/or the Participant shall sign all reasonable documentation required to give affect thereto. Accordingly, any such recording shall not be used other than for private use without the Event Organiser’s prior written consent.

6.3 The Event Organiser will use best endeavours to provide an Event finish time for the Participant however it cannot be held responsible for any computer result anomalies or any technical malfunctions.

6.4 The Participant is made aware that the Event Organiser may make use of drones for the production of aerial video and photography. The Participant acknowledges that the drones may fly within less than 30m of the Participant before, during, or after the event and, by agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, authorises this use by the Event Organiser and or their subcontractors.

7. Property

7.1 I understand that the Event is not liable for any property lost, damaged, mislaid or stolen, at the event, on the course, in the bag drop area or from my person or at the changing areas or at any place/ location/ car park linked with the race.

8. GDPR elements

I understand that I will receive emailed or texted race information in advance of this race so I know exactly what is happening. Post-race I will be added to the Central Event database primarily containing information on this Event. I understand that I can unsubscribe to these email communications at any time. Please note that we do not share your data with any third parties with the exception of the timing companies. See next point.

I understand that my race result may be published in various media (including but not limited to web and print outlets) and may contain my Name, Gender, Age Category and Club/Affiliation based on information provided by me in my race entry.  If I do not wish this to be published I will contact the Race Organiser in advance of the event.

8. Further conditions

8.1 I accept that the onus is on me to ascertain whether there are any risks associated with me taking part in the activity and confirm that I am not aware of any medical condition or impairment that may be detrimental to my health if I participate in the activity

8.2 In consideration of the acceptance of this entry to the event, I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur while I am traveling to or from the event, or during the event. I am also aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effect of weather, traffic, and conditions of the road.

8.3 I confirm that I have assessed the risks involved in taking part in this Event. I have satisfied myself and have taken appropriate medical advice that I am properly prepared and fit to participate in this Event.

8.4 I agree that in the event of an emergency I grant medical staff the right to provide medical assistance / treatment to me. I agree that the Event Organiser or associates are not liable for any expenses related to medical treatment given to me at the Event, medical transport to or from the event and any subsequent medical expenses incurred by me post or prior to the event.

8.5 I agree to abide by all lawful instructions issued to me by An Garda Siochana or the Race organiser, stewards on the Course on the day. I also agree to refrain from any behaviours that puts myself, fellow competitors, stewards or associated parties involved in the race at risk.

8.6 The use of the services or the downloading or other use of any materials through the site is done at your own discretion and risk and with your agreement that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system, loss of data, injury or other harm that results from such activities.

8.7 I understand that event logos and branding can only be used with the prior permission from the Event organiser.

8.8 I understand that if I do not pick up a race material (medal, training top, goodie, etc) on race day that it will not be posted to me. I also understand that (unless stated) race materials will not be posted out to me in advance of the event.

8.9 I understand that while entering this event online, before checkout, that I ticked a box confirming that I have read, agreed and understood the Terms and Conditions of this Event.

What happened to the bottle opener medal?

We planned on having the bottle opener medal however in the uncertainty in 2020 due to Covid we had to revert back to the medal from the first fastlane. Had we bought the bottle opener medal we would have to wait one full year with the stock of bottle opener medals in the event of the race being  cancelled. Medals have to be ordered 3 months in advance. Thanks for your understanding.