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Now in it’s fourth year, the Straffan Annual Fun Run is back – better than ever:

This year 2022 you can look forward to:

Pre race warm up at 9:30 with June Lanigan – Chartered Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and owner of Straffan Physiotherapy.

Big Race Send off

New signs along the route

Lots of marshalls and supporters to cheer you along

Medals, water, bananas and treats at finish line

Newspaper photographer and Pop Up Races will be there to catch your smile as you cross the line

Freshly ground coffee or tea on site from popup coffee shop DB Beans.

Complimentary post race physio by Eleanor Finn, Physical Therapist and Owner of Finesse Movement Maynooth .

This event has a great reputation for a fun family day out

Come see for yourself.

Now for the boring stuff:

Parking at Scoil Bhríde Straffan and at Straffan GAA

Toilets in Straffan Community Hall but no locker facilities

Order of Malta and police on site

Sorry but no dogs, bikes or scooters

Straffan 10k and 5k Community Race

Sunday 27th March 2022 @ 10:00 am

 

THE ROUTE:

 

Now in it’s fourth year, the Straffan Annual Fun Run is back – better than ever:

This year 2022 you can look forward to:

Pre race warm up at 9:30 with June Lanigan – Chartered Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and owner of Straffan Physiotherapy.

Big Race Send off

New signs along the route

Lots of marshalls and supporters to cheer you along

Medals, water, bananas and treats at finish line

Newspaper photographer and Pop Up Races will be there to catch your smile as you cross the line

Freshly ground coffee or tea on site from popup coffee shop DB Beans.

Complimentary post race physio by Eleanor Finn, Physical Therapist and Owner of Finesse Movement Maynooth .

This event has a great reputation for a fun family day out

Come see for yourself.

Now for the boring stuff:

Parking at Scoil Bhríde Straffan and at Straffan GAA

Toilets in Straffan Community Hall but no locker facilities

Order of Malta and police on site

Sorry but no dogs, bikes or scooters

Straffan 10k and 5k Community Race

Sunday 27th March 2022 @ 10:00 am

 

THE ROUTE:

 

Pre race email

 

Dear Participant,

Thank you for registering for the Straffan Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 27th March 2022.

 

Below is some information to help you make the most of the event.

 

Where do I collect my race number?

Unless you have already paid to have it posted, race numbers can be collected at Straffan Community Hall on Saturday 26th between 4pm and 5pm or on Sunday morning from 9:00am – 9.40am at The Community Hall

Where can I park?

There is free parking at Straffan GAA or Scoil Bhríde, Straffan.

Please follow the parking marshalls instructions.

What time does the race start?

10:00am sharp with Pre race warm up at 9:30 with June Lanigan – Chartered Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and owner of Straffan Physiotherapy.

The 10k participants will start first.

The 5k participants will start about 3 minutes later

Where does the race start?

The 5km starts on the New Road, near an estate called Straffan Manor.

The 10km starts on the New Road, near the bus stop beyond the estate Straffan Manor.

Where does the race finish?

The race finishes at Straffan Community Hall with complimentary post race physio by Eleanor Finn, Physical Therapist and Owner of Finesse Movement Maynooth.

Will the course be marked?

The race route will be clearly marked and marshalled along the way and there will be markers at each Kilometre.

Are there toilets & lockers available?

Toilets available in the Community Hall but there are no lockers and we will not accept responsibility for any lost property.

What refreshments are there?

There is complimentary water, fruit and cake at finish line .

These were generously sponsored by Supervalu, Lucan

Also all participants receive a fabulous wooden medal, supplied by Straffan owned company Techcreate.

Freshly ground coffee or tea will be available on site to purchase from popup coffee shop DB Beans.

When will the results be available?

As the race is chip-timed, your result will be available straight away and full results will be available online soon after the race ends on popupraces.

Thank you for your support we hope you enjoy the Run and achieve a PB on the day.

 

Straffan Community Hall Committee.