Clonliffe Harriers Athletics Club and Dublin Port Tunnel thank you for your enthusiastic response to this race - we reached the 10,000 limit an hour before the closing time!

The Dublin Port Tunnel Run starts at 11.00 a.m. (wheelchair athletes start at 10:45) on Sunday the 10th of December 2006.

RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL TIME: Between 09:00 - 09:30 a.m. (no access to race area after 10:15).

The race starts and ends at the Dublin Port end of the tunnel and access will be via the East Wall Road/ Tolka Quay Road (near The Point Depot). It is advisable to be familiar with the race location (see map at bottom) and to follow the signage and steward instructions on race day.

Please ensure that you take good care of your number as entry to the start area at East Wall will be strictly on the basis of production of your event number only. Athletes should attach their number to the front of their singlets/ tops on race day.

PLEASE NOTE: Regretably, it is not possible to accomodate spectators and they will not be permitted to enter the Port Tunnel/ Race area. The race itself is mostly underground and there is not enough space in the Start/ Finish area - any inconvenience is regretted.

FACILITIES: 'Portaloos' (toilets) will be located at the entry/ exit areas.

BAGGAGE: There will be very limited baggage facilities and runnners are encouraged to arrive ready to run and to carry any valuables on their person. Bags are left at owners risk - it might be advisable to have a 'throwaway' T-shirt or protective garment instead.

FIRST AID: There will be First Aid stations at the entry and exit points.

The nearest dart station is Clontarf Road some 15 minutes walking distance from run start via Alfie Byrne Road and East Wall Road.

The following Bus routes will also bring you to Annesley Bridge, Fairview, within easy walking distance (down East Wall Road) 20B, 27, 27B, 29A, 31, 31B, 32, 32A, 42, 42A 42B, 33, 130.

Each finisher will receive a beautifully engraved souvenir medallion. This is a one-off, never to be repeated medallion together with a special commemorative T-shirt. Runners will receive these once they cross the finish line.

A prize-giving ceremony will take place in the Finish area.

First six Senior women and men.
First Master (men and women) in the usual categories Over 35 to Over 65 (these will be notified by post) as well as 12 novelty spot prizes.

Sponsored by Dublin Crystal. We also thank Kelloggs Ireland for their sponsorship.

A portion of the entry fee will go to the nominated Charity for the run is the Lord Mayors' charity 'The Mansion House Fuel Fund', which benefits:
ALONE, SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL, SIMON Community, Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Abbey Presbyterian Church Hamper Fund, Rialto Social Centre, Dublin Parochial Society, Tallaght Community, Little Sisters of the Assumption (Finglas), Crumlin Social Centre, St Agatha's Parish (Daughters of Charity, North William St).

In addition all charities are welcome to nominate runners taking part and to seek to raise funds for their charity in the normal manner. Any funds raised for any other charities should be returned to them directly.

The start will be situated approximately 700 metres from the entry to the Dublin Port Tunnel itself (in East Wall). The route will involve starting at the Toll Plaza area, running the 4.5 km length of one tunnel, popping out at Santry for about 50 metres taking a right turn before returning through the other tunnel to the finish back at the port, some 200 metres from the tunnel exit. Each kilometre will be marked.

Conditions for running are ideal as it is practically all held underground, however there is a distinct climb for 3km of the outbound journey and 2+ km of the return journey. Participants should ensure they can finish the distance before taking part.