ABOUT RUN IN THE DARK DUBLIN

As darkness sweeps around the globe every November, 25,000 people worldwide get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to complete a 5k or 10k.

In Dublin, 7,500 people will take over the city streets to run, for those who dream to walk.

Connecting runners both physically and virtually across 4 continents, Run in the Dark is a global movement lighting up the night as people hit the road to walk or run 5k or 10k to help cure paralysis in our lifetime.

Run in the Dark offers both 5k and 10k distance options; walkers are welcome to take part in 5k.

Dublin is one of six flagship Run in the Dark events. Flagship events are large-scale events with thousands of runners taking part in a 5k/10k, who receive an official chip time.

EVENT DAY INFORMATION

START AREA

The start area is on Guild Street.

START CORRALS

The GREEN CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run in under 30 minutes and has a GREEN RUN NUMBER.

The YELLOW CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 30 – 45 minutes and has a YELLOW RUN NUMBER.

The BLUE CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 45 – 60 minutes and has a BLUE RUN NUMBER.

The RED CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run over 60 minutes or as a walker and has a RED RUN NUMBER.

START TIME

Start time is 8.00pm. It is imperative that the event starts on time so please give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line. Latecomers will not be allowed on the course.

Participants not wearing their run number will not be permitted entry to the start area.

Warm up starts at 7.40pm.

RUN DISTANCE

If you need to change distance on the day, don’t worry. Simply go to your assigned corral that matches your run number on the night and the chip timing system will recognise your distance. 5k is 1 loop, and 10k is 2 loops.

The max allowed time for the 10k is 1 hour 20 mins. If you can’t achieve this time, you must take part in the 5k.  If you exceed this time, you may be asked to continue on the footpath so that roads can reopen.

WALKERS

Walkers are only permitted on the 5k route; you may not walk 10k. If you are walking and are instructed to use the footpath by the marshals or Gardaí, please do so.

Please stay on the right-hand side of the track to allow 10k runners pass by on their second loop.

HANDBIKES

If you are taking part on a hand bike, please make your way to the front of the 10k or 5k corral; you will start ahead of the runners.

RUN PACK PICK UP

If you opted for Run Pack Pick Up or were a late entry after 5pm on 25 October, you must collect your running bib and flashing armband in advance of the event. Registration will not be available the night of the event.

You can collect your Run Pack at Trinity Sports Centre in Trinity College Dublin.

You will be assigned a time slot within these windows via email on the week of 4 November:

Monday 11 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

Tuesday 12 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

You will need your original confirmation email which will have a QR code in it to collect your Run Pack.

BAG DROP

There will be a specific bag drop facility for your number range in National College of Ireland. Please bear in mind that if you deposit any baggage in this area, it is entirely at your own risk. Do not leave any valuables.

The bag drop facility will be from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. No bags will be accepted after this time.

Please put your detachable baggage label (from the bottom of your run number) on your bag before leaving it in.

ONLY ONE BAG MAY BE STORED PER PERSON due to space restrictions.
The Bag Drop facility is only for the storage of bags. Unfortunately, this is not a changing facility.

INFORMATION DESK

An Information Desk will be located in the lobby of National College of Ireland if you have any queries.

TOILETS AND FIRST AID

There will be toilets and First Aid close to the start area and finish area at Guild Street.

PARKING

Public transportation is advised, however if you are driving the Q-Park at IFSC under CHQ on Commons Street is offering a 15% pre book discount for our runners with the code RTD24. This offer is only valid for pre bookings.