Friday, August 16, 2013

Event notice...Dingle Half and full Marathon - Sat 7th Sept 2013

As the summer comes to an end, there is no shortage of Half-Marathons coming up on the race calendar. One of the most scenic is the Dingle Half-Marathon in the far west of Kerry. Starting in Dingle, the route goes through Ventry before making it's way around Slea Head to the finish line in Dunquin. Those doing the full return to Dingle to complete the 26.2 mile loop. Considering that the roads by Slea Head are closed then it really is one of the most spectacular events in the country.


From the organisers........
All participants get a quality finishers top and medal. Goody bag, BBQ, after party. Pasta party the night before.
Entertainment on route.
Race packs including number and chip timing sent direct to your door the week of the race.
Water every 3 miles.
Bananas on mile 9.
Bananas, Lucozade sport and gels on mile 21
Over 2500 participants expected.
Closing date for entry August 28th.
5th year running.
Very well organised and hugely successful event.
Pacers half  1.45, 2.00, 2.15
Pacers full 3.45, 4.00, 4.15


Please note that entries close on the 28th of August. To enter and for more info, go to http://www.dinglemarathon.ie/

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