Friday, November 11, 2011

Clare...The Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon and Ultra Marathons - Sun 20th Nov 2011

Date:    Sunday 20th November, 2011
Location:  Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare
Event Options:  Marathon (26.2m), 30miles, 52miles
Start times:  52.4 miles – 7am, 30miles – 11am, 26.2miles – 12am.
Cost of Entry:   €30 / 35
How to Enter:  Log on to http://www.runireland.com/events/eddie-murphys-memorial-run     No Entries taken on the day.
Charity:   All proceeds (including full entry fee) go to Milford Hospice
Milford Hospice has been for many years providing exceptional Care, Services and facilities to the people of the mid western region. Many thanks to Eddie’s brother Tom, who has chosen a very worthy charity to benefit from the proceeds of the event.
About Eddie Murphy:   For those of us lucky enough to have known Eddie, he represented what endurance running is all about for many of us. Pushing towards new running goals, seeking to improve performances and enjoying & making new friendships along the way. Eddie, before his untimely Death in April, 2011, had completed over 45 marathons.
Route:..All the races are run on the same 1 mile loop course. Every participant will be chip timed to ensure no one loses count of what map they are on! As a marathon course it’s it quite unique and creates a great atmosphere and camaraderie for participants and supporters alike.
Contact Details: Tom Enright   083-4340094, Gerry O’Halloran 086-1719970, Kate Flynn  087-4184051

1 comment:

Padraig said...

Would anybody be driving from Cork for this? If somebody's driving, I'd appreciate a lift and would split the costs.