Dublin City Half Marathon Kicks Off with 12,000 Runners
Dublin, Ireland – The inaugural Dublin city Half Marathon commenced this morning, sending 12,000 runners on a 21km course through the city’s north side. The race, a new addition to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Race Series, started at 8:30 a.m. on O’Connell Street.
Extensive Road Closures in Effect for Dublin Half Marathon
The race route takes participants through several Dublin neighborhoods, including Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, and Raheny, before looping back to the city center. runners will pass through St. Anne’s Park, Clontarf, and Fairview Park, ultimately finishing on Guild Street.
Significant road closures are in effect to accommodate the race.O’Connell street, the starting point, has been partially closed since 3 a.m. Southbound lanes will remain closed until 1 p.m.,while northbound lanes reopened at 10:30 a.m. Closures also affect surrounding streets like Cathal Brugha Street and Talbot Street.
€13,500 Prize pool up for Grabs
Organizers are offering a total prize fund of €13,500, to be distributed among the top five finishers in each category.
Sold-Out Event Highlights Running Craze, Future Expansion Possible
Tickets for the event, priced at €68, sold out within hours of going on sale in January. The entry fee included a finisher’s T-shirt and medal. Given the event’s popularity, organizers are considering expanding the number of participants in future editions.
Detailed list of Road Closures:
The following is a detailed list of road closures affecting Dublin City during the half marathon.Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Starting area:
- O’Connell Street – Southbound: 3am-1pm
- O’Connell Street – Northbound: 6.30am-10:30am
- Cathal Brugha Street: 6am-1pm
- Findlater Place: 6am-1pm
- Talbot Street – From Gardener Street Lower: 6am-10.30am
- Marlborough Street – Eden Quay to Parnell Street: 6am-10.30am
- Marlborough Place: 6am-10.30am
- Earl Place: 6am-10.30am
- Sackville Place: 6am-10.30am
- Thomas Lane: 6am-10.30am
- Abbey Street Lower: 6am-10.30am
- Old Abbey Street: 6am-10.30am
- Cathedral Street: 6am-10.30am
- Parnell Street: 8am-10.30am
Race Course:
- Parnell Street: 8.15am-10.30am
- summer Hill: 8.15am-10.30am
- North Circular Road: 8.15am-10.30am
- Russell Street: 8.15am-10.30am
- Jones Road: 8.15am-10.30am
- Clonliffe Road: 8.15am-10.30am
- Richmond Road: 8.15am-10.30am
- Drumcondra N1 (RHS): 7.30am-10.55am
- Swords Road: 7.30am-10.55am
- Off ramp to Shantalla Bridge: 7.30am-10.55am
- Shantalla Road: 8.15am-10.30am
- Beaumont Road: 8.30am-10.30am
- Skelly’s Lane: 8.30am-10.30am
- Artane BFRC roundabout: 8.30am-11am
- Kilmore Road: 8.30am-11am
- Malahide Road: 8.30am-11.30am
- Gracefield Road: 9am-11.30am
- Brookwood Grove: 9am-11.30am
- Brookwood avenue: 8.15am-12pm
- Howth Road: 9am-12pm
- Watermill Road: 9am-12pm
- All Saints Drive: 9am-12pm
- All Saints Park: 9am-12pm
- Watermill Road: 9am-1pm
- James Larkin Road (traffic box): 9am-1pm
- Onto Cycle Path: 9am-1pm
- Cycle Path beside Clontarf Road: 9am-1pm
- Cycle path beside Alfie Byrne Road: 9am-1pm
- east Wall Road: 9.15am-1pm
- West road: 9.15am-1pm
- Ossory Road: 9.15am-1.40pm
- North Strand Road: 9.30am-1.40pm
- Seville Place: 3am-2pm
- (Finish) Guild Street: Saturday 12pm-Sunday 6pm
How can I find the detailed list of road closures mentioned for those traveling in Dublin during the race?
Dublin City Half Marathon Kicks Off wiht 12,000 Runners: Q&A
The Dublin City Half Marathon was a roaring success, attracting 12,000 runners to conquer the 21km course. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did the race start and finish?
A: The race commenced on O’Connell Street and concluded on Guild Street,showcasing a scenic route through Dublin’s north side.
Q: What was the entry fee, and what did it include?
A: The entry fee was €68, which included a finisher’s T-shirt and medal – a nice reward for your efforts!
Q: Were there any prizes?
A: Absolutely! A prize fund of €13,500 was up for grabs, distributed among the top five finishers in various categories.
Q: Why were there so many road closures?
A: Extensive road closures were essential to ensure the safety of the runners. The closures were in effect to accommodate the race route and manage traffic flow.
Q: what happens if I’m traveling in Dublin during the race?
A: Motorists were advised to plan ahead and use alternative routes,as many roads were closed for specific periods throughout the day. Check the detailed list of road closures provided in the original article.
Q: Will there be more participants in the future?
A: Given the event’s popularity, the organizers are considering expanding the number of participants in the coming years.
Q: What is the Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Race Series?
A: The Irish Life Dublin Marathon and Race Series is a series of running events held in Dublin, including the full marathon and several other races, offering a challenge for runners of all levels.
Q: Can you share some interesting trivia?
A: The Dublin City Half Marathon’s route offers a fantastic tour of Dublin’s Northside,with participants getting to run through neighborhoods like Ballybough,Whitehall,Killester,and Raheny,while enjoying views of st. Anne’s Park, Clontarf, and Fairview Park.
The success of the Dublin City Half Marathon highlights the city’s passion for running. If you missed out this year, keep an eye out for future events and maybe you’ll be running the streets of Dublin next time!
