Looking ahead to the road race this week - Wed 6th to Sun 10th of August

This is a busy week with regard to the running scene in Munster with no less than 5 races on offer. On Wednesday evening, there is the Cork BHAA 'Novartis' 5 km road race in Ringaskiddy. More information on this race is available on the Running in Cork blog.

On Friday, there is the 'Streets of Cobh' 5 km race in Cork while there is also the 'Deadmans' 5 Mile race in Carrick on Suir in South Tipp.

On Saturday afternoon, there is the Shanagarry festival 5k and finally on Sunday, there is a 5 mile race down in West Cork from Crookhaven to Goleen. All said and done, there are plenty of races to choose from this week.