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The Gingerbread Run is back at its new home in Donadea Forest in Co. Kildare.

The event will consist of 3 x 10k races, at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm, and promises to be an event not to be missed!

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Gingerbread Run without a Bobble hat and your “bottle opener” / medal, so all participants will get these and more goodies besides.

Note: no refunds after 31/10/24. No deferrals

Early Bird Entry – €25 + booking fee for first 200 registered

€27.95 Entry thereafter

The Gingerbread Run is back at its new home in Donadea Forest in Co. Kildare.

The event will consist of 3 x 10k races, at 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm, and promises to be an event not to be missed!

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Gingerbread Run without a Bobble hat and your “bottle opener” / medal, so all participants will get these and more goodies besides.

Note: no refunds after 31/10/24. No deferrals

Early Bird Entry – €25 + booking fee for first 200 registered

€27.95 Entry thereafter

Please read the following information carefully ahead of Saturdays event:

If we havent answered your questions below, our default answer is "Come to the van by the finish line on Saturday morning and we'll get you sorted!"

  • For those that selected to have their race number posted, if it has not arrived by race day, come to the van on Saturday morning and we will replace it for you.
  • There was only race number only postage available. Anyone who bought a tshirt or additional beanie can pick it up on the morning.
  • We ask that you arrive no earlier than 35 minutes before your race starts. The barrier will be up from 8:30am on the morning to 1pm.
  • CARPOOL CARPOOL CARPOOL CARPOOL!! We are requesting that you carpool where possible. Parking is limited on Saturday.
  • The Venue is Donadea Forest Park
  • From the carpark, you are walking past the new toilets and down towards the Castle, where you will see our Van & Tent as well as portaloos.
  • There will be 8 portaloos on site for the event. We will keep them stocked with loo roll, but we ask that you take personal responsibility to keep them useable throughout the event!
  • There is no bag drop, so belongings should be left in your car and are left at your own risk
  • As it is a public park, we want to keep it as clean as possible. Anybody seen littering in the forest will be immediately disqualified and asked to step off the course.
  • On completion of the race, you will be given your medal, a delicious gingerbread muffin and your beanie hat. Water is available courtesy of Refill Ireland.
  • First male & female in each race will receive a small commemorative trophy.
  • The RACE MC will be on site to help get you around with his fun music & commentary, and Sweaty Snaps will be the official photographers on the day.
  • As we advise at every event in the forest, don't worry about your GPS too much, A loop is exactly 5k, and you will be doing 2!
  • We will not have pacers, there will be a lead bike leading you around and along with some marshals on the course. The route is available to preview here:
  • Results are available in live time on www.popupraces.ie
  • We look forward to seeing you on Saturday. And we thank you for your support. Any questions between now and Saturday, please email office@popupraces.ie and we will get back to you within 36 hours.