Flat, Fast, and Full of Summer Energy
Soak up the sunshine and chase your summer goals at the Life Style Sports Fastlane Summer Edition.
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Event Overview
Set along the scenic Grand Canal and Grange Castle Business Park, this event combines a flat route with a lively race village atmosphere that makes it one of Ireland’s most enjoyable running experiences.
With a 10K, half marathon and ¾ marathon , there is a perfect challenge for everyone. Expect great energy, a fast course, and the unbeatable summer race-day buzz that Fastlane is known for.
What's Included
Every Bear Races event is designed to deliver a professional, enjoyable, and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Your Entry Includes:
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Professionally measured and certified course
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Chip timing for accurate results
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Finisher’s medal
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Finish-line refreshments & goodies
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Photowall to get your race day snaps
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15% off at Life Style Sports for all participants
Medal Reveal
Start & Finish Line Location
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Start/Finish: Green space alongside the Grand Canal (Google Maps)
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Access via slip gate on R113 Fonthill Road North or via Banogue/Lockview Roads.
Parking
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Official parking: Clondalkin/Fonthill Train Station Park & Ride (ample spaces) and Mill Shopping Centre, Clondalkin Village (Dunnes Stores).
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10–15 minute walk to start area.
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No parking in surrounding estates (Bawnogue, Lindesfarne, Ashwood, Melrose).
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Bike parking available near start/finish (at owner’s risk).
Bag Drop
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Beside start/finish area, open from 8:30am.
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Use tear-off label from race number.
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One small waterproof bag only.
Cut-Off Time
4.5 hours.
Schedule & Waves
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All distances start at 10:00am sharp.
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4 start waves — fastest at the front, joggers/walkers towards the back.
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Chip timing ensures your race starts when you cross the line.
Race Numbers
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Posted: If you registered more than 3 weeks before the event
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Collection Required:
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Overseas & incomplete addresses
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Number Collection
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Friday 14th May — Lifestyle Sports, Liffey Valley, 14:00–19:00
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Sunday 16th May (Race Day) — Race Village, 08:00–09:45
Route Information
The Fastlane Summer Edition takes runners on a scenic journey along Dublin’s Grand Canal, offering long, open stretches perfect for settling into your stride. The route starts beside the canal before bringing you out through Grange Castle Business Park, then loops back along the water for a smooth and enjoyable run.
The course is flat and fast, making it ideal for consistent pacing and confident running. It’s a 10K loop — with 10K runners completing one lap, half marathoners two, and ¾ marathon participants three. Fully measured, marshalled, and well-supported, it’s the perfect race to enjoy summer running at its best.
Life Style Sports Fastlane Summer Edition
Date
16/05/2027 10:00 am
Distance
¾ Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k
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FAQs
No, showers and changing facilities are not provided.
Yes, but runners must stay alert to instructions from marshals, Gardaí, and other participants.
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5km: all races
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10.5km & 15km: Half & ¾
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21.5km & 26.5km: ¾ Marathon only
Paper cups, dispose of in bins provided
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Yes, walkers are very welcome in the 10km.
For the Half Marathon and 3/4 Marathon, we encourage everyone to take the event at a comfortable, manageable pace. However, cut-off times apply for these distances to ensure the course can be operated safely (roads reopened, marshals stood down, etc.).
If you plan to walk the full distance, you’re unlikely to meet the cut-offs for the Half Marathon or 3/4 Marathon. If you’re unsure which event is right for you, the 10km is the best option for walkers.
4.5 hours
Yes, at start/finish and at 5km/15km water station.
Yes there is a unique medal for all finishers. There is no official race t-shirt for this event.
Yes, bag drop beside start/finish, open 8:30am.
Official event parking is strictly limited to the locations below:
1) The Mill Shopping Centre, Clondalkin Village (Dunnes Stores)
Please use the back car park, left-hand side near the bottle banks.
The remainder of the car park is paid parking.
Do not block delivery bays or access areas at any time (parking is limited).
2) Clondalkin/Fonthill Train Station – Park & Ride (Fonthill Road, R113)
Please allow 10–15 minutes’ walk from here to the event site.
Important parking notice
There is no parking permitted in the surrounding housing estates of Bawnogue, Lindesfarne, Ashwood, and Melrose. Any illegal parking in these areas may result in your vehicle being ticketed and/or towed.
All Irish-based entries who signed up before the postal cut-off will receive their number in the post a week before the event. Anyone who signed up after this will have to collect their number. Overseas and incomplete addresses must collect their race number.
Race numbers are dispatched two weeks prior to the event. Please allow a few days from this date, for yours to arrive. If you have not received it by the middle of race week, please reach out to support@bearraces.ie You may have supplied an incomplete or incorrect address. We will be able to check and assist you accordingly.
Your number will be held for you collect at one of the number collection sessions.
There is no official race t-shirt. If you purchased Bear Races Running apparel as an additional purchase, this is dispatched separately within two weeks of ordering.
You can drop to a shorter distance, please note you must let our team know in advance
Only if an official name change request was made before numbers were allocated.
No, refunds are not available.
No, unfortunately due to Health and safety, and insurance issues, we request you do not complete the event with your child.
We follow Athletic Ireland’s legislation, minimum age for a Half Marathon distance is 18yrs.
The race brief is sent out one week before the event and then again the day before the event. If you haven’t received the email make sure and check your spam
Click HERE and find appropriate event then search your name/bib number/club.
Event photos are available within 48 hours after the event and are provided by our official photography partner myrunphotos.ie
You will receive an email before and after the event with a link to the event Gallery.
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