Light Up Your Midweek with a Run by the Sea
Bring your friends, colleagues, or club together for an unforgettable evening on Dublin’s coastline.
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Event Overview
The Savills Sandymount Night Run is one of Ireland’s most-loved midweek runs, a relaxed, feel-good event that celebrates movement, connection, and community.
Set against the backdrop of Dublin Bay, the atmosphere is electric. Whether you’re running for fitness, fun, or a shared challenge with your team, the Sandymount Night Run is the perfect way to start your spring with energy and purpose.
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 course
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Chip timing for accurate results
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Finisher’s medal
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Bespoke Event running t-shirt
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Finish-line refreshments & goodies
Parking
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Parking in Sandymount is limited, carpool, cycle, or use public transport.
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Local car parks available along the seafront (but busy).
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Bus routes #1 & #47 stop at Irishtown Rd / Bath Street.
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No event parking at Clanna Gael GAA club.
Bag Drop
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Beside the start/finish area, open from 5:30pm.
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Use the baggage label on your number.
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One small bag per participant, waterproof bag recommended.
Cut-Off Time
90 minutes
Schedule & Waves
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Wave 1 – 5km @ 7:20pm (sub-30 mins)
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Wave 2 – 5km @ 7:22pm (all other 5km runners)
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Wave 3 – 10km @ 7:30pm (sub-60 mins)
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Wave 4 – 10km @ 7:32pm (all other 10km runners)
Chip timing ensures your race starts when you cross the line.
Race Numbers
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Posted: If you registered before the 10th of February.
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Collection Required:
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Overseas & incomplete addresses
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Registered After the 10th of February
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Number Collection:
· Tuesday 3rd March (Race Day) 5.30pm – 7pm
Route Information
One of Dublin’s most unique running experiences, the Sandymount Night Run takes you on a scenic loop around Sean Moore Park before heading down onto Sandymount Strand, where you’ll run beside the sea with the city lights in the distance.
The course is a loop route, 5K participants complete one lap, while 10K runners take it on twice. Fully marshalled and surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to enjoy an evening run by the coast.
Savills Sandymount Night Run – March Edition
Date
03/03/2026 7:30 pm
Distance
10km
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FAQs
No, showers and changing facilities are not provided.
No, it’s optional.
Yes, but runners must stay alert to instructions from marshals, Gardaí, and other participants.
Yes, toilets are at the start/finish. There are no toilets on the course itself.
10km: 5.5km
5km: no water station on course (refreshments at finish line)
Paper cups, please dispose of them in bins provided in Sean Moore Park.
No unfortunately due to the terrain at this event, this course is not wheelchair accessible
Yes, but participants should be prepared to complete within reasonable time limits.
Cut-off time is 90 minutes.
Yes, every finisher receives a medal and race t-shirt.
Sizes are available on a first come, first served basis. No swaps guaranteed.
Yes, bag drop beside the start/finish area, open from 5:30pm.
Limited public parking along the seafront. No event parking at Clanna Gael GAA club. Public transport strongly advised.
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 at the Help Desk on race night.
Numbers are dispatched in batches. If yours hasn’t arrived, collect at the Help Desk before the race.
Your number will be held for you collect at one of the number collection sessions.
Event t-shirts are either posted with your number or to be collected on the night depending on when you signed up. If you ordered additional Bear Races Running apparel this is posted out separately.
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 we request you do not complete the event with your child.
We follow Athletic Ireland’s legislation for races.
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.
Results can be found on our website under the results section after the event.
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