Due to the time limit for our Traffic Stop Go system on the Fairyhouse Road, we must enforce a race finish cut off time of 3 hours. This is for the safety of all road users and stewards. If a participant or group is significantly behind the group ahead of them, or they are injured etc., we will ask you to take a lift from our driver to mile 11 which is just inside the gate of Fairyhouse where you can complete the race from this point for the last two miles to the finish line.
Spectators are very welcome Please respect the Fairyhouse Racecourse policy of NO DOGS in the grounds of Fairyhouse including the car park.
No Walkers.
Strictly no bikes allowed on the course pacing athletes.
Medals for all entrants
In order to reduce waste, t-shirts are an optional extra at cost of €14.95 including post.
HALF MARATHON DETAILS
Time limit: Due to the time limit for our Traffic Stop Go system on the Fairyhouse Road, we must enforce a race finish cut off time of 3 hours. This is for the safety of all road users and stewards. If a participant or group is significantly behind the group ahead of them, or they are injured etc., we will ask you to take a lift from our driver to mile 11 which is just inside the gate of Fairyhouse where you can complete the race from this point for the last two miles to the finish line.
PARKING: is a breeze with 10,000 free car parking spaces
Available at Fairyhouse Racecourse close to race start and finish
The Entrance into Fairyhouse racecourse will be closed before race start please ensure to arrive in plenty of time. there will be traffic delays with Stop/Go System along the Fairyhouse Road so add extra time for traffic delays getting into the venue.
1HR30,
1HR 40,
1HR 45,
1HR 50,
2HRS,
2HRS 10
No Bag Drop due to HQ's close proximity to car park Please do not leave any valuables visible in your car. Stewards will monitor car park during the race.
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SPECTATOR ACCESS TO FAIRYHOUSE
Please respect Fairyhouse Racecourse policy of NO DOGS ALLOWED in Fairyhouse grounds
Spectators can access Fairyhouse at any time during the race. HOWEVER, there will be traffic delays with Stop/Go System along the Fairyhouse Road so that is where delays will be.
Entrance: You will enter through the middle gate as the main gate will be closed to runners while the race is on Stewards will direct you. There is plenty of parking
Approximately 600-800m from parking area to the finish line depending on where you park.
Mile 11 (which is also a water stations) is just inside the main gate is a nice spot to see participants running by and only 400m approximately to the finish line where you can stand in the iconic Fairyhouse Grandstand to view runners coming across the finish line.
REFRESHMENTS
Ratoath AC have a refreshments area in the Jameson building or alternatively
The Stirrup Cup is a mobile Cafe at the 11 mile mark that sells nice Teas/Coffees/ Acai Bowls / Sandwiches etc
FAIRYHOUSE RACECOURSE MAP
WATER STATIONS
4 water stations around the route @ Mile 3, 6, 9 and 11 - There will also be a water station after the finish line and Water bottles will also be in your Spar goodie bag
This year we are trialing the use of water bottles
Water will be provided at all our water
Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate be sure to have your body fully hydrated before you step on the start line.
MEDICAL:is being provided by the Meath Civil Defence.
SHOWERS: There are no shower facilities
COURSE MAP
Half Marathon 2025 course Map:
LINK to 2025 course Map: https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qkN1LLpK6
Our Half Marathon starts at the entrance to Fairyhouse Race Course then left out onto the flat roads of County Meath showcasing a Fast, Flat & PB focused course for participants while finishing with one lap of Fairyhouse race course and then a sprint finish under the finish line in front of the Iconic Fairyhouse Grandstand.
The course is marked in miles plus 1K - 5K -10K & 15K
A lead cyclist will be on this route.
Ratoath AC Half Marathon Route Overview
Results: Will be available on https://myrunresults.com/events/ratoath_ac_half_marathon/5171/results
2024 Results: https://myrunresults.com/events/ratoath_ac_half_marathon/5171/results
Course Record:
Male record: 1:05.29 held by Yared Derese Carrick Aces AC Sept 2022
Female record: 1:18.01 held by Kate Purcell Raheny Shamrocks Sept 2022
Directions :
Getting to Fairyhouse by car
From the North
Follow Motorway (M1) and exit at Junction 10 and then take the signs for slane on the N51. Enter Slane and take the N 2 for Dublin, and proceed for approx 20 miles and at turn right at junction with R155 (signposted Ratoath). Forward over crossroads at Ratoath and Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the left.
From Dublin
From the City Centre take N3 towards Navan, passing Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on your left. Proceed for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath/Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.
From the West
After Enfield take Motorway (M4) Dublin. At roundabout (signposted M50 Northbound) take first exit to join Motorway (M50). Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.
From the South
Take N7 towards Dublin, at Red Cow roundabout take M50 Northbound. Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.
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