Monday, September 25, 2023

Notice: Paul Brunnock Memorial Run - Sat 4th Nov 2024


This brand new event is coming up on the Waterford Greenway near Dungarvan on Saturday 4th November 2023.

Update 29th Oct 2023... SOLD OUT

Update 5th Oct 2023... West Waterford AC say there is a lot of interest in this race so enter asap if interested.

Here are the race distances with entry fee and starts times...

50K Ultra - € 35 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Full Marathon - € 30 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Half Marathon - € 25 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM

10K - € 15 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:30 AM

5K - € 10 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 12:00 NOON

ONLINE ENTRY... https://www.njuko.net/paulbrunnockmci


Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Notice: IMRA Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon - Sat 23rd Sept 2023


IMRA are organising their annual Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon this year on Saturday 23rd September 2023.

DESCRIPTION: Glen of Aherlow Trail Half-Marathon
COUNTY:Tipperary
DATE:Saturday 23 September, 2023
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):300
DISTANCE (KM):21.00
RACE MARKING:Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED:Yes
LEAGUES:Munster Half-Marathon League 
ENTRY CLOSES:2023-09-22 18:00:00
ENTRY COST:€30

GETTING THERE:Aherlow GAA Club https://maps.app.goo.gl/V2NZjLw4UJfAPx2s8

ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS: Early start 10.30am* Parking in the GAA grounds. Please follow the instructions of the stewards.
Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race and also a working charged mobile phone. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

IMRA MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE FOR 2023!
All competitors must be IMRA members. IMRA membership costs €10 for a calendar year.
PRIZEGIVING LOCATION: Lisvernane community center

Friday, September 15, 2023

Notice: Top of Coom 11k trail race in Co Kerry - Sun 17th Sept 2023


DESCRIPTION: Top Of Coom

COUNTY: Kerry

DATE: Sunday 17 September, 2023

TIME: 12:00

CLIMB (M): 350

DISTANCE (KM): 11.00

RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked

GPS ALLOWED: No

ENTRY CLOSES: 2023-09-16 18:00:00

ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Nice fast course, Forrest trail, Bog road, and open Mountain. Long race will be approx 11km. Short race will be approx 5km. Both routes will be fully marked.

GETTING THERE: Top of Coom Ireland's Highest Pub Coolnolhill, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, V93 EW90. From Cork, N22 through Macroom and Baile Mhuirne (Ballyvourney), turn left at the Mills Inn, take minor road through CĂșil Aodha (Coolea), and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub. From Kerry, N22 from Killarney, turn right onto the R569 road to Kilgarvan and Kenmare, about 3km before Kilgarvan turn left over Morleys Bridge and continue uphill on this minor road as far as Top of Coom Pub.

ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS: TIME: 11:45 (Kids race). 12:00 (Long race). 12:10 (Short race). 

ENTRY DETAILS: Adults (16+) €7. Over 65s & juniors €5. Plus €10 one-off annual IMRA Membership fee. No cash payment accepted at race. Purchase race entry & membership online before race. Kids under 10 (accompanied) Free.

Entry link...https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2351

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

New date for the rescheduled Clonmel Half-Marathon - 16th Sept 2023

The 2023 edition of the Clonmel Half-Marathon was due to take place on the 27th of August but this was cancelled due to a tragic car accident in the town.

The rescheduled race will now take place on Saturday 16th September 2023 at 9am.

From Clonmel AC... "Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far to help, but with the change in date/time for our Boston Scientific Half Marathon we are appealing again for some extra help for Marshalling duties - if you’re available to help please let us know by message here or send an email to clonmelathleticclub AT gmail DOT com

All help greatly appreciated."