This year, take on the 10k distance and #BeYourGreatest!
All entrants receive a unique medal and have the option to add a T-shirt to their order! Entries are limited – so get your registration in early to avoid disappointment!
Price for entry is €25 and an optional €14.95 to add a T-shirt to the entry. Race number collection is on Saturday from 12.30pm - 4pm. If you opt to purchase a t-shirt, your race number will be posted to you. Postal option ends on midnight 4th April. After this date, you will need to collect your number.
Registration is now open!
registerDUBLIN CITY HARRIERS-GREAT IRELAND RUN 2025 SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME
Dublin City Harriers will continue with its sustainability programme commenced during GIR 2023, in the organisation of the Great Ireland Run, 2025, scheduled for 13th April 2025.
With the overall aim of reducing the use of non-renewable materials to the very minimum necessary, and eliminating waste, the programme will continue through 2025 until complete.
For 2025 our direct actions will be:
Set in the iconic surroundings of Europe's largest urban park, runners can take part in a truly inspiring celebration of running, as you make your way through the spectacular natural surroundings of a park filled with rich history and natural beauty.
participant infoPlease note that changes / transfers can be made up to Midnight Friday 12th April by clicking on "change details" after clicking on runners name on participant list below.
participants listIf I purchased a t shirt when will it be posted?
If you ordered before March 1st your size will be guaranteed and posted the week of the event. If you purchase late and no stock available you may receive after the event.
Because of the number of participants in the run, it is not possible to provide changing rooms. There will be limited baggage storage area. Please place your bag in the area allocated to your number where it will be in safekeeping until you recover it after the run. For security purposes you will be required to show your run number in order to recover your bag.
Under no circumstances should you leave valuables in your bag. While the organisers will make every effort to ensure a safe event, no responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to personal items.
The assembly area is adjacent to the start line which will be clearly marked by the start gantry. The assembly area will be divided into sections as follows:
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ENTER THE START AREA IN THE ASSEMBLY ZONE WHICH CORRESPONDS BEST TO YOUR FITNESS LEVEL.
It is recommended that you commence your individual warm up approx. 45 mins before the start time. This is to allow time for access to the toilets, access to the baggage area and to get to your assembly zone in a timely manner. Your warm up should include some light jogging and stretching. It is vitally important to warm up the working muscles especially if the weather is cool. A mass warm up will be organised at 09.55 am by an experienced trainer.
Race number collection on Friday is from 1pm - 4pm, Saturday from 12pm - 4pm and on Sunday morning from 8am - 9.30am.
If you opted to purchase a t-shirt, your race number will be posted to you.
Please print the following information clearly on the reverse of your run number/bib:
Number collection is available at the following areas:
St John Ambulance will be providing medical cover for this run and there will be a medical doctor on site. If you have an on-going medical condition please make yourself known to a member of the St John Ambulance on site on the morning before the run commences. The medical centre will be located adjacent to the finish line.
There WILL be a water station on the course. This water station will be located approximately 5KM into the course and again at the finish line. Please use bins provided on the course to dispose of empty water bottles.
After you cross the finish line please keep moving and follow the instructions of the marshals who will direct you to where you will receive your medallion and water.
As soon as you have exited the finish system please recover your left baggage from the designated area. Remember you will need to produce your run number in order to recover your baggage.
The entire Phoenix Park will be open for everyone to enjoy. As you move around the course please be aware that only those roads used for the run will be closed, and traffic will be moving throughout the rest of the park. The Phoenix Park is a wonderful amenity in our capital city and is there to be enjoyed by all. Please be mindful of other users as you access the park on run day.
There is limited car parking available in the Phoenix Park. We recommend that you park in some of the multi-story car parks in the city centre as listed and use the public transport system servicing the Phoenix Park. Please check the following websites www.dublinbus.ie or www.luas.ie
For those wishing to access The Phoenix Park by Public Transport on April 16thth there are several BUS options. The numbers 37/38/39 and 70 serve the Phoenix Park. If you travel on any of these routes disembark at the BAGOTT ROAD stop and there is a five minute walk to the start area. Alternatively the numbers 25/26/66 and 67 serve Heuston Station. From there, it is a 15 min walk to the start area. The RED LUAS line also serves Heuston Station.
The Phoenix Park is being made available to the Great Ireland Run with permission of the Office of Public Works. We encourage all participants and spectators to exercise the highest respect for this public amenity and to dispose of any litter by using the facilities provided on the day or by bringing your litter home with you. Please adopt a “leave no trace” policy when exiting the park.
For more informaion, please contact us at dublincityharriersac@gmail.com