Affidea has been unveiled as the new title sponsor for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon. The diagnostics service provider previously known as Euromedic operates 157 centres in 14 countries around Europe and employs 3000 people.
The 4th annual Affidea Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin half Marathon will be held on Sunday, 7th August 2016 and will this year include a new 5K race for the first time, alongside the Half Marathon, 10K and Family Fun Run which all take place or finish in the Phoenix Park.
“This is a key race in the Irish running season and we look forward to being part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon this year and in years to come,” said Affidea CEO Tom Finn.
“This race is a great concept that makes healthy things fun, and fun things healthy.”
“We are excited to welcome Affidea as the title partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon, which provides a unique, world-class running event and rock concert all-in-one,” added Stacey Campbell, Vice President of Global Events for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
Join us tomorrow for an exclusive interview with Campbell on how the race has developed around the world and the plans in place for Dublin.
The 5K takes place on Saturday, 6 August at Phoenix Park with a mid-morning start time of 11am. Both the half-marathon and 10k will start together on Sunday at 8:30 am in the Dublin’s Docklands area and finish in the Phoenix Park.
Runners can take the “Remix Challenge” and complete two-days of running, earning a bonus third medal by running in both the 5K on Saturday and any distance on Sunday.
To keep runners inspired along the route, all races will feature live bands and DJs playing everything from alternative to classic rock, punk, funk and blues along every mile of the course. At the finish line, runners and spectators will be treated to a main stage festival starring local acts.
There will also be a 3K Family Fun Run on Sunday for everyone beginning in Phoenix Park from 11:45 am This has previously attracted up to 2,000 runners, many of whom take part with their families having just completed the half marathon event.
