Kinsale 10 Mile 2024

Kinsale 10 mile 2024 - Information

Kinsale 10 mile Sunday 25^th of February 2024 at 12pm

General Race information and FAQs

1. Where are race headquarters?
   Kinsale Community School. The race will be signposted on all major routes coming into Kinsale.

2. Where and when is race number and t-shirt collection?
   Friday 23rd Feb 18.00 to 20.00 Kinsale Community School.

Saturday 24th Feb 12.00 to 14.00 , 17.00 to 18.00  Kinsale Community School.

Sunday 25th Feb 09.00 to 11.15 Kinsale Community School.

3. Where is start of race?

The start line is on the road outside the main gate of Kinsale Community School at 12pm

4. Where is finish of race?

At the finish the race will enter the track and turn right, running anti-clockwise around 3 sides of the track. The finish line will be on the straight at the school side of the track.

5. What must I do with the chip?
   The chip will be attached to your race number. Do not bend or try to fold your number as this could damage the chip and you will not receive a time. Numbers must be worn on the front of your vest/shirt. NOT on the shorts. This is so that the chip can be read accurately.

6. Are there toilets at the start line?
   Toilets are available in Kinsale Community School main building and will be signposted.
7. Will there be a baggage area?
   There will be an un-supervised baggage area in Kinsale Community School - please do not bring valuables. This will be signposted.

8. Will there be water stations on the course? Yes - There will be water stations around mile 2.5 and 7.5 and also at finish.

9. Will there be first aid facilities there?
   Yes there will be an ambulance and first aid present for the duration of the event.

10. Where can I warm up?
    The track is available as a warm up area. The car park in front of the track and the roads adjacent to the school can also be used.

11. Will there be post-race refreshments? Yes at Kinsale Community School.

12. Can I transfer/cancel my number?
    Transfers/cancellations are not permitted.

13. Are IPods/ MP3’s permitted?

I Pods, MP3’s etc. are not permitted for safety on the route.

14. Are there parking facilities available?

The race start/finish and main Race HQ is all at Kinsale Community School. There is very limited parking at the school and there is no parking on the road outside the school as this is part of the race route.

There is parking a short walk from the school grounds which will be signposted and there will be stewards to direct you to this parking. It will be a 10 minute walk from there to the school grounds - please plan ahead to allow time for this. Please follow Kinsale 10 mile race/parking signs as you approach Kinsale. This parking may not be able to accommodate the entire attendance at the Kinsale 10 mile road race and we advise that further public parking within the town is also available for those who feel this may suit them better.

This public parking within Kinsale town is about a 15 minute walk to the school and there is an unsupervised bag-drop area at the school for anyone who may need this.

There are four (4) main large public car parks in Kinsale

• Main Town Car Park, Pier Road, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7051609,-8.5221269
• Church Square Car Park , Church Square, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7062634,-8.5258832
• Town Car Park , Pier Road, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7042369,-8.5208339
• New Road Car Park , Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7096994,-8.5197419

Caution: This Race will take place on OPEN ROADS to traffic and participants are advised to remain aware of this throughout the race and to follow the instructions of our course marshals and the Gardaí who will assist us on the day. Unfortunately we can't facilitate runners with buggy’s/strollers and we ask that all participants follow the advice of our course marshals throughout and not to wear headphones/earphones.

Thank you for taking part in Kinsale 10 mile, we look forward to seeing you all and wishing you all a great day. Any further queries, you can contact us at kinsale10mile@gmail.com