Monday, January 26, 2015

Notice...Killarney Winter 5k Series - Sat 31st Jan & Sat 7th, 14th, 21st Feb 2015

Gneeveguilla AC in Co.Kerry are holding their annual 5k series of races in Killarney in January and February. The first race starts on Saturday, the 31st of January while the remaining three are on Sat 7th, 14th & 21st of February 2015.



Each 5k race is on new 5k route which is probably one of the fastest in Co.Kerry. It has been accurately measured by Jones Counter. The series also has an athletics Ireland permit.

Each race starts at 11am sharp and costs just €6 to enter.

Prizes...To qualify for a prize, you must complete at least three out of the four races. After the 4th and final race, there will be refreshments and the series prizes will be given out. There are a substantial number of prizes which take the form of vouchers for local retail outlets in Killarney. One prize per person. In the event that someone wins a top 10 prize and a category prize then they will win the prize of greater value.

Directions & Preview...A full preview of the new course with directions and maps can be seen HERE

Overall........A stunning location for a race series. Nice fast accurate 5 km course in a park that most towns in Ireland would love to have. It costs just €6 to enter each race and is suitable for runners of all abilities...from serious to joggers. People come from all over the world to visit this location. If it's on your doorstep then make the most of it.

For more info on Gneeveguilla AC, visit their website... http://gneeveguilla.wordpress.com/

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