The John Davis Run 2008

 For those of you who couldnt be there on Saturday for the 1st John Davis Run , it was a big success. Read on ......

Yes the race was a big succes. We were both very happy as first of all we got positive feedback regarding the race and its how it was a great tribute to the late John Davis. His family who were down there were very pleased. The other goal was to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. We wont have the final tot up for a few days as money is still coming in but the final amount will be over €6000  which is fantastic. So well done!

Myself and Gavin would like to thank a few people .............

Thanks to the sponsors who came on board

Piranha Triathlon Club

PostBank

Lalloo One Hour Photo Clarehall

Louis Copeland

Amphibian King

Londis Malahide

Sanctuary Holistic & Sports Massage Clinic

Provon Revive

Donnellys Fruit and Veg

Keelings

Irish Cancer Society

Triathlon Ireland

Fingal County Council

BHAA

Thanks to the lead marshalls

Rory and claire, Niall Larkin, Rory Cawley, who got great assistance from greg, tadgh cronin, Niall mc Donnell, Oscar, tom ward, Jane, Rasher, Alexi, Judy, Jill, Moody, Duffy Family, Lizzy - Sorry im sure to miss someone...

Others

Patrick for shooting the video which was premiered at the afters party at Janes on saturday. Video available at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enuao4_fD3Q

Jane for throwing a great party on saturday night....Thanks to the great gang of piranha who supported - good to see its not all work and no play.

The Piranha who ran the race. Wont name ye all as you are all in the entry list which will be updated later with the results. See results here http://www.piranhatri.com/download/John_Davis_5km_Results.xls

The runners who turned up to support the race and who raised sponsorship.

Ditch the Referee from Triathlon Ireland.

Photographs can be viewed here http://www.alexlyonsphotography.co.nr/.

Thanks again

Frank Kehoe | Gavin Duffy

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Are you looking for a challenge or goal to work towards so you stay motivated? Would it help if what you did raised money for charity at the same time? Maybe you’re looking for a race to set a PB! Well look no further than the John Davis Run 2008 in Malahide Castle on March the 1st. The Race is open to all members and also to other clubs, both Triathlon and Athletic. Read on for further details…

The Race

The John Davis Run is a 5km run race taking place on Saturday 1st March in the grounds of Malahide Castle. John Davis was a huge figure in Irish athletics over the past 20+ years who sadly passed away in 2007. John worked with many clubs throughout his time in the sport and we are staging the race to honour his incredible input and commitment. All money raised from entries and sponsorship will go to the Irish Cancer Society.

The Location

Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years. The Talbot family lived here from 1185 to 1973, when the last Lord Talbot died.

The Course

The course is a mixture of trail, path and road around the perimeter of the Castle grounds. It will begin and end in front of the castle itself. The route has no major hills, but is rarely flat as it winds around the grounds. You can see the course map here

How do I enter?

Entries are limited as this is the inaugural event so you are encouraged to enter quickly as we expect the event to sell out quickly. Entries are now live here . You need to be over 16 to enter.

What do I get for entering?

The entry fee is €20 which will include your race entry, t-shirt and drinks/snacks at the finish line. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society, and you can raise further money by downloading and filling in a sponsorship form for the event. Ask around at home or in the office and bring along any money you raise on the day. Prizes will be given to the people that have raised the most money. There will also be prizes for 1st/2nd/3rd place, for both male and female athletes.

How to Get There:

By bus: Bus 42 from city centre. By train: Suburban rail and DART from Connolly Station to Malahide.

By car: From Dublin Airport - on leaving at the roundabout take the second exit. At the Airport roundabout take the first exit onto the R132 (signpost for Belfast here). At Cloghran roundabout take the second exit onto the Dublin Road – R132 (signpost for Belfast here). Continue straight onto the R132. At Pinnock Hill Roundabout take the second exit onto the R132 (signpost for Belfast here). At the Malahide Road roundabout take the third exit onto the Swords Road – R106 (signpost for Malahide here). Continue straight on this road and take the first exit on the next roundabout onto the Swords Road. Continue straight along this road for approx one mile, turn right at the traffic lights onto the R107. Take the next turn left onto the Back Road and the next turn left into the grounds of Malahide Castle.

From city centre - start at the Daniel O’Connell monument on O’Connell Street, turn left onto Amiens Street – R105 (signpost for Malahide, Howth and Fairview here). Go straight through traffic lights onto North Strand Road R105, continue on this road for approx .5 miles then turn left at the traffic lights onto the Malahide Road – R107, continue straight on this road until you reach your first roundabout. Take the second exit on this roundabout onto the Malahide Road, continue straight until you reach another roundabout, take the second exit onto the Malahide Road (signpost for Malahide here). Go straight through the traffic lights continuing on the Malahide Road, you will reach Kinsealy, keep going straight and you will reach Feltrim and then Malahide. Turn right onto the Back Road and take the next turn left into the grounds of Malahide Castle.

Sponsors

We are currently recruiting sponsors  for the event. If you are interested please contact malahidecastle5k@gmail.com. A big thank you to all the sponsors currently on board!

Race Contact

Gavin Duffy or Frank Kehoe - 2008 Race Directors