Bib numbers can be transferred to another athlete once the Myrunresults Participation list is published on the week of the race. Runners must check their personal details on this list to make sure their details are correct. The number owner makes the transfer and must enter the personal details of new transferee. Please do not run on someone elses number without changing personal details. This is to ensure we have the correct contact details in the event of a medical emergency.

Bib numbers can be transferred to another athlete. Personal details will have to be changed on our data base before the transfer can be made. Please send the personal details of the new athlete (Name, address, email, mobile number, DoB, Next of Kin and their mobile number) to Rathfarnham5krun@athleticsrathfarnham.ie by Sunday 20th September at 21.00 and we will make the changes. Runners must check their personal datails on the Myrunresults participation list to be published before the 5k and make sure their details are correct. Please do not run on someone elses number without changing personal details. This is to ensure we have the correct contact details in the event of a medical emergency.

Bags can be stored in the Terenure College Gym but it is not supervised. Store your bag in your car if possible.

Adequate toilets are available in Terenure College Gym. There will also be portable toilets on the grassed area near the start.

Dodder View Road will be closed from 8.30 to 10.30 on race day or until the last runner has finished the 5k. The cycle lane from Fairways Junction will remain closed during the 5k. Runners should not race in the cycle lane as the race has been measured using the Jones Counter on the left lane of the road. From Rathfarnham Road Bridge to Terenure Cross the left lane will be closed until the last runner has passed. The same left lane will remain closed for runners on Templeogue Road up to the Templeville Road trafic lights. The race will then take the left turn onto Springfield Road, its left lane will be closed. From Fairways Junction to the race finish both lanes will be closed. Please obey the Gardai and race stewards to ensure the race is accident free.

As Dodder View Road is now very narrow due to the cycle lane and is to be used for the start and finish, be careful running down from the start. Bicycles, electronic scooters and buggys ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE DURING THE RACE. Those breaking this rule will be removed by the Stewards.

As Dodder View Road is very narrow at the race start buggies and bicycles accompanying runners are not allowed on the course. Wheelchair athletes are asked to start their race 15 minutes before the main bunch at 9.15, so as to ensure they have a safe run.

All runners must enter their correct starting chute to ensure their safety, with starting chutes determined by projected finishing times e.g. Less than 15 minutes; 16 - 18 minutes, over 20 minutes etc.

Please run through the finish line in order to prevent a pile up of runners finishing after you.

Rathfarnham WSAF Athletic Club promotes excellence in running and will operate under Athletics Ireland rules for its members. Athletics Ireland registered athletes,  can enter our 5k using the A.I. Clubs entry system as long as numbers are available. Thereafter only athletes who have run under 16.00 for a 5k in the past year and 17.00 for women, can enter the race. Proof of past times can be sent to Rathfarnham5krun@athleticsrathfarnham.ie and a separate entry link will be sent to you. Elite entries close on Monday 21st September.