An Cosantóir

The An Cosantóir Office is excited to announce that some changes have been made to the structure of the 45th annual An Cosantóir 10k Road Race and 5k Walk scheduled to take place in McKee Barracks, and Phoenix Park, Dublin on 09th October 2024. The main race categories for the Individual Races remain (see table below), however some additional categories and rule changes apply. Team Race:Prior to 2023 teams had 5 members, following on from the rule change for the 2023 race, the teams will continue to have 4 members. Times will be calculated based on chip timings. Block Race:Firstly, we examined the Block Race which previously required 25 members of the block, with 20 of those to cross the line for the time to count. In recent years, due to operational commitments and personnel shortages it has been difficult to achieve this. As a result, the Block Race now requires 20 members, with 15 to cross the finish line. We hope that this will encourage units to increase their participation in this category, for the prestigious title of Block Winners, most recently won by the 99th Cadet Class in 2023. Race Prize Categories Men's Race Senior Male Overall 1,2,3 Male O/35 1,2,3 Male O/40 1,2,3 Male O/45 1,2 Male O/50 1,2 Male O/55 1 Women's Race Senior Female Overall 1,2,3 Female O/35 1,2 Female O/40 1,2 Team Competition Teams 1,2,3 Unit Block Competition Unit Blocks 1,2 Loaded March Competiton Teams 1,2 Veteran (Individual) Category Male O/40 1 Senior Male 1,2 Male O/50 1 Female 1,2 Guest Individual Category Guest Male 1,2 Guest Female 1,2 AN COSANTÓIR 10K 09 OCTOBER 2024, PHOENIX PARK, DUBLIN Loaded March:This is a new race category for the 2024 Race. It is a 10k 'loaded march' race in same dress as Part III of the Annual Fitness test (14kg weight with 2L of water); with similar controls as for the fitness test to enforce dress and weight rulings. Green/olive bag to be used. This will consist of teams of 3 personnel, with all 3 to have crossed the line for the timings to count. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd fastest teams. 5k Walk:The 5k walk will take place on the same route as previous years, with spot prizes for individuals finishing the race. Training Plans:We will publish a series of training plans, for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Runners, complied by Comdt James Ledingham, MSc Sports Performance. They will be designed to aid runners in their preparation for the race, and will be published on Connect and in poster format 12-14 weeks prior to the race. We hope that we continue to get as much participation from DF personnel, serving and retired, as well as invited guests as we have in previous years. Anyone who attends will agree that it is a great day out for all concerned. See you on 09 Oct 2024 in the Phoenix Park! By Comdt Helen Hosback, DF Info Officer

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