Fastlane Half Marathon: Start time, route, and all to know about Dublin race
Running enthusiasts are set for another big outing in Dublin this weekend as Fastlane bring three racing events to Clondalkin in the west of the capital.
The Fastlane 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k takes on a flat course with long straight lines, and those who complete the race will receive a bespoke medal.
It is sure to be an enjoyable afternoon for competitors as well as families and friends in glorious sunshine – here is everything to know ahead of the race getting underway: Plenty of running events are popping up yearly. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
The Fastlane 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k takes place on Sunday, May 18. Running has seen a huge growth in popularity in Ireland. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
The race will get underway at 9.30am on Sunday morning.
The race will get underway parallel to Lock View Road in Clondalkin before taking a route along the Grand Canal and looping back as its start point becomes its finish line.
The course – flat at a total elevation gain of 27m – will take in the sights of the Grand Canal and the newly surfaced perimeter of Grange Castle business park.
While an exact figure isn't known, there were a total of 1556 race finishers in FastLane's 2024 event, which excluded the newly-added 3/4 marathon category. A total of roughly 2,000 entrants should be expected on account of the extra race category – as well as the growth of running year on year in Ireland and globally.
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