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Race-day checklist

Sun 2 Aug 2026 · Athletics Ireland

Race-day checklist

The night before

Lay out your kit, pin your number, and check the race-day information on your event page for start times and parking.

Morning of

Eat a familiar breakfast two to three hours before the gun. Arrive 45 minutes early for bag drop and warm-up.

In the pack

Shoes, socks, number and pins, safety pins spare, water, warm layer for after, and a small cash reserve.

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