Running
5K
5 km
Start: 08:00 PM
25.00 EUR
Docklands 5K
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About
A flat, fast 5K loop through Dublin’s Docklands held in the evening, organized by Crusaders Athletic Club with sponsorship from local businesses; all proceeds support club facilities and community sport.
Catering & aid stations
On-course water and refreshments available at aid stations along the route and at the finish; drinks and light snacks provided at Capital Dock beyond the finish line.
Pacers
Start waves are paced by target finish times: 20 mins (~6:00/km), 25 mins (~6:15/km), and 30 mins (~7:30/km). Pacers display flags to help runners maintain position; please line up according to your expected finishing time and avoid starting ahead of your wave to prevent impeding faster runners.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Dublin
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan8°4°
↑ 08:34
↓ 16:36
Feb9°4°
↑ 07:46
↓ 17:35
Mar10°4°
↑ 06:40
↓ 18:30
Apr12°6°
↑ 06:25
↓ 20:26
May15°9°
↑ 05:26
↓ 21:19
Jun17°11°
↑ 04:57
↓ 21:56
Jul19°13°
↑ 05:17
↓ 21:46
Aug19°13°
↑ 06:06
↓ 20:54
Sep17°11°
↑ 07:00
↓ 19:42
Oct14°9°
↑ 07:53
↓ 18:30
Nov10°6°
↑ 07:51
↓ 16:30
Dec9°4°
↑ 08:35
↓ 16:07
What's included in entry
- Technical T‑shirt
- Built‑in timing chip
- Race insurance
- On‑course water and aid stations
- Finisher medal
Prices & signup
- 5K25.00 EUR
FAQ
What is the route like?
A flat 5K loop starting near the South Docks by HubSpot House, heading toward the City Centre, crossing the Matt Talbot Bridge to North Quay, looping past the 3 Arena, and returning along the same corridor to finish about 750m beyond the start at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay.
What are the entry fees?
€25 per individual; teams of 3 cost €75. There is a small admin fee for bank charges and processing. On‑site walk‑ins are €30 (€32 for non‑Athletics Ireland members) while entry lasts.
When is bag drop and start?
Bag drop opens at Unit 9 Benson Street next to Capital Dock Square. The race starts at 20:00 with assembly on City Quay between HubSpot House and the southern end of the Samuel Beckett Bridge.
Are there prizes?
Yes: cash prizes for the first six male and female finishers, course‑record bonuses, and RunZone vouchers for age‑category and team placings.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:27:54 AM
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