Results & Photos of the Clonmel 4-mile road race - Tues 26th Dec 2023

Start of the 2023 MSD Clonmel 4-mile road race

There was a big turnout for this year's MSD Clonmel 4 Mile Road Race on St Stephen's Day with a total of 424 runners crossing the finish line, up a whopping 47% on last year. 

Sean Owens of sponsors MSD presenting the winners prize to Sean Tobin

In the men's race, Sean Tobin of Clonmel AC missed out on the course record of 17:45 he set in 2019 by just one second, recording a time of 17:46. Peter Lynch (KCH), last year's winner, was 38 seconds faster on this occasion when finishing second 17:59. Paul Hartnett (East Cork) was third in 18:51.

In the women's race, Shona Heaslip (Riocht) and Ann-Marie McGlynn (Letterkenny) both bettered the course record when both finished in a time of 20:46, well inside the previous best of 21:32 set by Lizzie Lee in 2017. Lee, in third place, was also inside her old record with her time of of 21:25.

Top 5 men & women...

Place Athletes Name Club Division Gun Chip Bib  
1 Sean Tobin Clonmel AC MS     17:46 246
2 Peter Lynch Kilkenny City Harriers MS  17:59 376
3 Paul Hartnett East Cork AC MS 18:51 86
4 David Williams St Senans AC MJ  19:24 264
5 John Eves Hoddesdon M40 19:38 57
19 Shona Heaslip An Riocht AC FS 20:46 88 Course Record
21 Annmarie McGlynn Letterkenny AC FS 20:46 330
28 Lizzie Lee Leevale AC FS 21:25 118
36 Niamh Moore Leevale AC FS 21:57 155
37 Dympna Ryan Dundrum AC F40 22:03 380

Full results HERE

First place finish and a new course record for Shona Heaslip from Kerry

Photos...
1) John D Kelly has some race day photos HERE and HERE

2) Gearóid Ó Laoi has four galleries... Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4 ...

3) Perri Williams Photography has a gallery HERE

With thanks to John Walshe for the photos and report

Notice: Clonmel 4 mile road race in Tipperary - Tues 26th Dec 2023

The big race in Tipperary over the Christmas period is the annual 4 mile race in Clonmel on Tuesday the 26th of December 2023.

Entry link HERE

From the organisers Clonmel AC...MSD 4 Mile Festive Road Race

Preparations for this year’s event on St Stephen’s Day are going very well. This Club event is once again sponsored by MSD and we are very grateful for such sponsorship. 

The annual MSD 4mile road race will be held on St. Stephens Day the 26th December, race start is 12 midday. 

Closing date for entries will be 23rd December at midnight. Race bibs can be collected on the morning of the race from 10 to 11-30 at Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn E91K2E2. 

Last year we had just under 300 athletes competing. This event caters for all levels of fitness. 

This year’s Prize list is as follows:

This year there will be Prizes for the following categories, Men: 1st 3 Men, 1st O/40, O/50, O/60 and O/70. 

The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 3 Ladies, 1st O/40, O/50, O/60 and O/70. 1st Junior Man and Woman under 18.

There will be a prize for setting a new Course record : 1st man 17 mins 45 secs and 1st woman 21 mins 32 secs. 

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.

The entry Fee is 15 Euros online at https://eventmaster.ie/event/4by9C4rFEe 

Maps and directions HERE

 

Notice: Clonmel Half-Marathon - Sun 27th August 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."

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The 2023 edition of the Boston Scientific Clonmel Half-Marathon in Co Tipperary will be held on Sunday the 27th of August at 10am.

This race is organised by Clonmel AC and note that the entries are limited to 500.

Entries HERE

Info from the organisers... "The Annual Boston Scientific Half Marathon, will be held on Sunday the 27th August at 10am. Closing date for entries will be  Thursday midnight the 25th August. Race entry includes t-shirt and race medal for all finishers. This race is perfectly timed for training for Dublin City Marathon and this race has sold out on the last 6 running’s of this event. Race bibs can be collected on the morning of the race from 8-30 to 9-30, no entries on the day. Tea/Coffee and refreshments afterwards. Prizes for 1st/2nd/3rd male and Female, category prizes and spot prizes.

Please note entrants after the 18th July we can’t guarantee you will get the correct size T-shirt as the order needs to go in then."

2023 long sleeve running top

The half-marathon starts and  finishes in Clonmel with the last 5-miles / 8kms along the scenic Blueway next to the River Suir.

The first 7kms of the course are near the river and pretty flat. Just before the 7km mark, there is a climb of about 30m over the next km. 

The course then undulates a bit before dropping back down around the 12km mark. The last 9kms are flat which is just when you need it to be.

Race HQ is Gaelcholaiste Cheitinn, The Mall Clonmel, post code E91 K2E2. Race start is about 1 km from here on the Old Waterford road.

All race numbers must be collected at the race HQ before the event and this base will also be used for after the race and there will be refreshments etc.

Results & Photos of the Clonmel 4-mile road race - 26th Dec 2022

A total of 288 runners turned out for this years Clonmel 4-mile road race on St Stephens Day 2022.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Peter Lynch Kilkenny City Harriers  18:37 SM 53
2 David McGlynn Waterford 18:49 SM 187
3 William Maunsell Clonmel AC  19:14 SM 253
12 Courtney McGuire Clonmel AC 22:02 SF 230
14 Layla Roebke Real Training 22:04 SF 110
19 Dymphna Ryan Dundrum AC 22:30 SF 172

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Clonmel AC have a gallery HERE

2) Paul Condon Photography has 3 galleries... a) Album 1 b) Album 2 & c) Album 3

Notice: Clonmel 4 mile road race in Tipperary - Mon 26th Dec 2022

The big race in Tipperary over the Christmas period is the annual 4 mile race in Clonmel on Monday the 26th of December 2022.

Entry link HERE

From the organisers Clonmel AC...MSD 4 Mile Festive Road Race

Preparations for this year’s event on St Stephen’s Day are going very well. This Club event is once again sponsored by MSD and we are very grateful for such sponsorship. 

The race starts at 12 noon and entries will be taken from 9.30 am onwards at Colaiste Cheitinn, the Mall. E91K2E2.

Last year we had over 300 athletes competing, this event caters for all levels of fitness. 

This year’s Prize list is as follows:

This year there will be Prizes for the following categories, Men: 1st 5 Men, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50, 0/55 and 0/60. 

The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 5 Ladies, 1st 0/35, 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/60. 1st Junior Man and Woman under 18.

There will be a new Course record for 1st man 17 mins 45 secs and 1st woman 21 mins 32 secs. 

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.

The entry Fee is 15 Euros online at itsyourrace.com. Enquiries to Niall at 086 1660888.

Maps and directions HERE

 

Notice: Clonmel Half-Marathon - Sun 28th August 2022

It's back! The 2022 edition of the Boston Scientific Clonmel Half-Marathon in Co Tipperary will be held on Sunday the 28th of August at 10am.

This race is organised by Clonmel AC and they have  a new route this year. Info to follow...

There is a dry fit top and a medal for the first 500 to enter.

The entry fee is €35 before the 1st of July and it's €45 from the 1st of July to the 15th of August. Online registration only.

Entries HERE

Race HQ is Gaelcholaiste Cheitinn, The Mall Clonmel, post code E91 K2E2

All race numbers will be Posted out before the event so this base will be used for after race and there will be refreshments etc

Race start is about 1 km from here on the Old Waterford road as the normal base at the LIT Complex on the by pass is not available this year.

Members of Clonmel AC at the launch of the 2022 Boston Scientific Half-Marathon

Tipperary: Results of the Clonmel 4 mile road race - 26th Dec 2021

This years Clonmel 4 mile road race had a total of 318 finishers, a drop of about 30% on the last race in 2019. As can be seen from the chart above, it's the lowest number for at least 11 years.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Shay McEvoy Kilkenny  18:44 SM 218
2 David McCarthy West Waterford AC  18:48 SM 207
3 Kevin Moore Dundrum AC  18:59 SM 247
16 Dymphna Ryan Dundrum AC  21:56 SF 370
21 Ciara O Neill Clonmel AC  23:13 SF 318
25 Angela McCann Clonmel AC  23:28 SF 206

The full results are up on the Premier Timing Systems website HERE

Notice: Kilsheelan 10 mile road race in Tipperary - Sun 8th March 2020

This 10 mile road race organised in association with Clonmel AC is coming up on Sunday the 8th of March 2020.

The race HQ is in the village of Kilsheelan which is located just east of Clonmel in South Tipperary.

The race HQ is at the local community centre pictured below. This is just off the road north from Kilsheelan.

Info from the organisers....
Date of Race: Sunday 8th March 2020
Race Length: 10 miles
Race starting time: 11am Kilsheelan village
Entry Fee: 20 euro plus online registration fee of €2.10
Entries.... https://Kilsheelan10mile.itsyourrace.com/register/
Entry Fee on the day will be €20.
Prize Money: €1,000
Refreshments afterwards
Special commemorative hat for all runners
All runners will be chip timed by Premier Timing Systems.

Course.... The course is slightly changed from 2019 as the start and finish lines are now much closer to the centre of Kilsheelan.

Description from the organisers... Start on R706 north of Railway Line, Kilsheelan village, take road to Ormond Stores junction with N76, cross straight over N76, and continue towards Ballypatrick village.  Turn left at Graigue Boreen Cross towards Killurney, pass Killurney National School and Community Hall, turn left at next junction on the R706 back towards the Ormond Stores, turn right at Coffey’s Corner towards Anner Castle, and back down to the N76, cross the N76 and down the slip road straight towards the N24, turn left here and back into Kilsheelan village on the footpath to finish in Kilsheelan village around Robinson’s Pub.

Water Stations... There will be 5 manned water stations at Ballyknockane, Graigue Boreen, Killurney School, Coffey’s Cross & Anner Castle. Water to be available at start of race and race finish.

Race Headquarters is Kplan Community Centre.  Registration and collection of race numbers will take place in community rooms.  Toilets and showers are available for use in the Community Centre.  

Profile.....There is one drag from about 2.5 to 3.5 miles but it's only an ascent of 80ft spread out over a mile.

Overall, it should be a pretty fast course.

Tipperary: Results of the Clonmel 4 mile - Thurs 26th Dec 2019

There was another big turnout for this years MSD 4 mile race in Clonmel on St.Stephen's Day with 453 runners taking part.  The race attracted a high quality field with the first 40 running faster than 6-minute miles.

The race was won by Sean Tobin of Clonmel AC in a time of 17m 46s, a new national record for a 4 mile road race.

1     Sean Tobin     Clonmel AC         17:45     SM     206     Course Record
2     Thomas Hayes     KCH         19:05     SM     251    
3     Kevin Moore     Dundrum AC         19:37     SM     177    
27     Siobhan O Doherty     Borrisokane AC         23:10     F35     162    
34     Dymphna Ryan     Dundrum AC         23:25     F35     132    
37     Angela McCann     Clonmel AC         23:33     F45     350    

Full results

Photos...
1) John D Kelly has a gallery of photos HERE

Notice: Clonmel 4 mile road race in Tipperary - Thurs 26th Dec 2019

The big race in Tipperary over the Christmas period is the annual 4 mile race in Clonmel on Thursday the 26th of December 2019.

From the organisers Clonmel AC...MSD 4 Mile – St Stephen’s Day, 12 Noon
 
This very popular race takes place again on St Stephen’s Day, the 31st promotion of this event. The Club is very grateful to MSD for sponsoring this year’s event. The Club started promoting this event in 1989 to encourage people to participate in the Sport over the festive season. As such we have seen it grown in stature over the years and it is now firmly established in the athletics calendar, as it caters for all levels of fitness. 

Race Registration will be taken on the day at Colaiste Cheitinn, the Mall from 10am onwards. The entry fee is 10 Euros. The route is relatively flat and is noted for fast times.

This year there will be Prizes for the following categories, Men: 1st 5 Men, 1st 2 0/40, 0/45, 0/50, 1st 0/55, 0/60, 0/65, 0/70 and 0/75 plus 1st 2 Junior Men. The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 5 Senior Ladies, 1st 2 0/35, 0/40, 0/45, 1st 0/50 0/55 and 0/60 plus 1st 2 Junior Ladies.

There will also be some great Spot Prizes for down the field finishers to be won, so come along and participate in a great Sporting event. This is an ideal event to raise funds for local charities.

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Colaiste Cheitinn, the mall afterwards as well as the Presentation of the Prize Awards.

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.

The entry Fee is 10 Euros. Enquiries to Niall at 086 1660888.

Maps and directions HERE

 

Notice : Clonmel 4 mile race in Tipperary - Wed 26th Dec 2018

The big race in Tipperary over the Christmas period is the annual 4 mile race in Clonmel on Wednesday the 26th of December 2018.

From the organisers Clonmel AC...Preparations for this year’s event on St Stephen’s Day are going very well. This Club event is once again sponsored by MSD and we are very grateful for such sponsorship. The race starts at 12 noon and entries will be taken from 10.30am onwards at Colaiste Cheitinn, the Mall. Last year we had over 450 athletes competing, this event caters for all levels of fitness.

This year’s Prize list is as follows: The winner of the race will receive 150 Euros. This year there will be Prizes for the following categories, Men: 1st 5 Men, 1st 2 0/40, 0/45, 0/50, 1st 0/55, 0/60, 0/65, 0/70 and 0/75 plus 1st 2 Junior Men. The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 5 Senior Ladies, 1st 2 0/35, 0/40, 0/45, 1st 0/50 0/55 and 0/60 plus 1st 2 Junior Ladies.

There will also be some great Spot Prizes for down the field finishers to be won, so come along and participate in a great Sporting event. This is an ideal event to raise funds for local charities.

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.

The entry Fee is 10 Euros. Enquiries to Niall at 086 1660888.

Maps and directions HERE

 

Notice : Clonmel 4k Series - Every Wed 31st Oct to 28th Nov 2018

Clonmel AC are organising a series of 4 km races every Wednesday evening from the 31st of October to the 28th of November 2018.

Some notes from Clonmel AC....O'Reilly Total Health Pharmacy 4K Series

This popular series of races gets underway on Wednesday 31st October at 7pm, outside the Brothers of Charity carpark, Race Headquarters, St Patrick’s Road, Silversprings, Clonmel. The Club is very grateful to Barry Horgan for such generous sponsorship. This series of races caters for all levels of fitness and an ideal opportunity to keep fit and stay fit until the end of November. 

The entry fee is 4 euros and there will be a special prize for all participants that compete in three out of the four races. There will also be an opportunity to win among the prizes each night, a very generous hamper, well worth entering for alone.

We have three rules that have to be strictly adhered to: 
Rule One – No High Viz, No Run, a bright yellow top is not a High Viz. 
Rule Two: Obey the stewards at all times, they are there for your safety as well as everyone else and they give of their time voluntarily. 
Rule Three – No Headphones.

Registration will take place at the Brothers of Charity car park on St Patrick’s Road from 6.15pm onwards and we are indeed very grateful to the Brothers of Charity for the use of their car park. We advise people to come early and enter as we are expecting a big entry. We will also have a special Hamper prize raffled off from all the race numbers handed in at the finish each night, so make sure to hand back you race number to give yourself a chance of winning this wonderful prize.

For further enquiries please contact Niall at 086 1660888.

Also go to http://www.clonmelac.com/

Preview...Directions, preview, maps, etc of the course can be seen HERE

Notice : Clerihan 5 mile road race, Tipperary - Fri 13th July 2018

The Clerihan 5 mile Road Race is coming up on Friday evening, the 13th of July at 7:30pm in South Tipperary...

Organised in association with Clonmel AC, this is the 6th year of this race. There is also an optional 5k.

Clerihan is located about 4 miles to the north-west of Clonmel on the R688 road to Cashel...

Preview.......A full description with maps, photos and a preview of the course can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 6k - Wed 11th Apr 2018

A total of 181 runners turned out for this 6k race in Clonmel on Wed 11th of April 2018.
1 James Sullivan James Sullivan Running Programmes 21 55
2 Nigel O Flaherty Road Rage 22 11
3 Michael O Sullivan Mac Attack 22 17
8 Dymphna Ryan Where is the Finish 23 12
16 Claire Annan Pedal to the Metal 24 9
26 Aine Roche Team IP Physical Therapy A 24 58

From Clonmel AC... The 4th race of the Morrison BMW 6K series took place tonight in dry conditions and once again we had a very good entry. Once again, the Club is indebted to Morrison BMW for their very generous sponsorship. Competition was very keen throughout all the Divisions and the majority of the final placings were only decided tonight. Indeed, great credit must go to all the team Captains for encouraging all their teams to compete and it was just brilliant.

Tonight’s race was won by James Sullivan (James Sullivan Running Programmes) in 21 mins 55 secs, 2nd was Nigel O Flaherty (Road Rage) in 22 mins 11secs and 3rd was Michael O Sullivan (Mac Attack) in 22 mins 17 secs. The top three women finishers tonight were 1st Dympna Ryan (Where is the finish) in 23 min 12 secs, 2nd was Clare Annan (Pedal to the Metal) in 24 mins 9 secs and 3rd was Aine Roche (Team IP Physical Therapy A) in 24 mins 58 secs.

At this stage the Club would like to thank Tess Kiely of Colaiste Cheitinn for all her help, the Loreto Convent, the Gardai and the Civil Defence for all their help and assistance and to our many stewards for helping to make the whole event such a success, a big thank you to everyone who made this series of races such a success, especially the Team Captains.

In the team competition, here are the top 3 teams as well as the best team (lowest score) on tonight’s performance that finished outside the top 3, they also win a prize.

The Presentation of Prizes will take place in Mulcahy’s Gladstone Street from 9pm on next Wednesday night, April 18th, where there will be food and music. A great night is guaranteed, and ALL the above-mentioned teams will collect their hard-earned prizes. The 4th race of this series takes place next Wednesday night at 7pm where athletes can collect their numbers at Colaiste Cheitinn from 6pm onwards. Athletes can wear their watches for this race as the race format is Lucky Dip. In this race we will have pre-selected finishing positions and athletes who finish in these positions will win a prize and these prizes will also be presented in Mulcahy’s Gladstone Street that night after 9pm. We would encourage as many members of the victorious teams to come along next Wednesday night and collect their awards, the more the merrier.

Cahir RUN4FUN 4 mile, this year’s race takes place on Wednesday 25th April at 7.30pm in Cahir where the race headquarters is Morrison BMW showrooms. This year’s race will raise funds for the Tomas Kelly Fund, a very worthy cause. So, mark the 25th April in your Diary.

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 6k - Wed 4th Apr 2018

 196 runners turned out for the Clonmel AC 6k on Wed 4th Apr 2018.

1 Michael O Sullivan     Mac Attack     22:15
2 Nigel O Flaherty     Road Rage     22:41
4 Larry Martin Outciders     23:09
3 Dymphna Ryan Where is the Finish     22:49
11 Claire Annan Pedal to the Metal     24:00 
22 Grainne O Callaghan South Tipp Physio Team     24:47

Report & Results from Clonmel AC.......

Michael O Sullivan wins Morrison BMW 6K
The Morrison BMW 6k races series continued tonight in cold but dry conditions and once again we had a very good entry of 196 finishers. Once again, the club is very grateful to Gary Morrison for sponsoring our series of races again this year. Thanks also to the Gardai, the Civil Defence and our many stewards who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success. Tonight’s race was won by Michael O Sullivan of Mac Attack in 22 mins 15 secs with Nigel O Flaherty of Road Rage 2nd in 22 mins 41 secs and Lar Martin of the Outciders was 3rd man in 23 mins 9 secs. Dympna Ryan (Where is the finish) ran a great race when finishing 3rd overall in 22mins 49 secs with Clare Annan (Pedal to the Metal) 2nd in 24 mins and Grainne O Callaghan (South Tipp Physios) 3rd in 24 mins 47 secs.
In the team competition we have 5 Divisions this year and there is great competition in all five Divisions going into the last night next week, with prizes for the top three teams in each Division, so all to run for.

Results of the Clonmel 6k...Wed 28th March 2018

From Clonmel AC....The Morrison BMW sponsored 6k road series got off to a fantastic start on Wednesday 28th March in ideal conditions for running with 214 athletes representing 50 teams, brilliant and thanks to all the team Captains for all their help. Thanks also to the Gardai, the Civil Defence and our many stewards who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success. The Club would also like to thank Morrison BMW for generously sponsoring this series of races.

Tipperary...Results of the Kilsheelan 10 mile road race - Sun 11th March 2018

137 runners turned out for the inaugural Kilsheelan 10 mile road race held on Sunday the 11th of March 2018.

1 David Mansfield Clonliffe Harriers     53:07     SM
2 Trevor Power     Waterford AC   54:38     SM
3 Joey Feery     Clonmel AC   58:35  SM 
10 Maria McCarthy     Farranfore AC     1:03:36     SF
21 Kealey Teadswell     Clonmel AC   1:07:14     SF
32 Aine Roche     Clonmel AC   1:09:36     SF


Full results below...

Notice... Kilsheelan 10 mile road race in Tipperary - Sun 11th March 2018

This new 10 mile road race organised in association with Clonmel AC is coming up on Sunday the 11th of March 2018.

The race HQ is in the village of Kilsheelan which is located just east of Clonmel in South Tipperary.

The 10 mile race starts in Kilsheelan and heads north-east towards Ballypatrick. The course is reasonably flat except for a a hill up to Kilcash Castle near the 5 mile mark.

After Kilcash Castle, the race course goes downhill again. The profile is shown below.

The race HQ is at the local community centre pictured below. This is just off the road north from Kilsheelan.

Info from the organisers....
Date of Race: Sunday 11th March 2018
Race Length: 10 miles
Race starting time: 12.00 noon Kilsheelan village
Entry Fee: 15 euro plus online registration fee of €2.10
Entries.... https://Kilsheelan10mile.itsyourrace.com/register/
Entry Fee on the day will be €20.
Prize Money: €1,500
Numerous spot prizes based on preset finishing places.
All walkers welcome as 1 hour walking route included
All Race participants including walkers will receive a quality Free Reusable Coffee Mug
Refreshments afterwards
All runners will be chip timed by Premier Timing Systems.

Kilcash Castle

Notice...Clonmel 4 mile road race - Tues 26th Dec 2017

From the organisers Clonmel AC...This event has grown in stature every year, with a record entry last year of 511 participants. The course is relatively flat and ideally suited for anyone who would like to go for a jog, run or walk and the atmosphere is brilliant.

The winners of both male & female race will receive €150 each!

Prizes will be given for the following categories:
Men:
 1st 5 Men,
 1st two 0/40, 0/45, 0/50,
 1st 0/55, 0/60, 0/65, 0/70 and 0/75
1st two Junior Men (ages 16-18yrs only)
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Ladies:
1st 5 Ladies,
1st two 0/35, 0/40, 0/45,
1st 0/50 0/55 , 0/60
1st two Junior Ladies (ages 16-18 only)

There will also be Spot Prizes for down the field finishers to add to the fun of this event.

Post Race Refreshments will available in the Vocational School where Prize giving takes place. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems & has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit & is strictly over 16's.

Entries will be taken at the Vocational School, the Mall from 10 to 11:45.
Entry fee is €10 (online admin fee €1.90)
We ask all local participants to come early and enter as we are expecting over 500 to participate in this year’s event.
 
The race will start just past the Loretto Convent and the athletes will proceed down to Sir Thomas’s Bridge and back up the Waterford Road to finish just between the sporting Press & the Showgrounds on  Davis road.

Enquiries to Niall at 086 1660888.

Maps and directions HERE

 

Notice - Clonmel Half-Marathon, Tipperary - Sun 20th Aug 2017

The Clonmel Half-Marathon is coming up on Sunday the 20th of August 2017 and there is an entry limit of 800 runners. Since it first started back in 2010, it has grown in popularity every year and if you are interested then you should enter as soon as possible.

The standard entry fee is €35 and that includes a dry fit top.

Here is a note from Clonmel AC.......Clonmel AC are delighted to have Boston Scientific as our main sponsors for the 7th consecutive year.  This year's race will take place on Sunday 20th August at the new earlier time of 10am. With a €35 entry fee, this half marathon offers great value for money, for the fee you get race entry, chip timing, Performance T-Shirt, souvenir medal, water & fruit at finish line plus complementary post race refreshments which include tea, coffee, sandwiches, buns, biscuits etc served with the great Clonmel AC hospitality!

We will also have a DJ at the finish blasting out tunes to help motivate you on the last 100m, adding to the atmosphere for athletes & spectators alike. Bring along the family to support you & let the kids enjoy the Bouncy Castle in the finishing area while your out running.

We provide small water bottles at our 4 water stations throughout the course & give a choice of 4 Pacers if anyone wants company to achieve their target. At Clonmel AC we want to make the 13.1 miles as enjoyable an experience as possible & with the help of our 100+ volunteers we're there to give you a big welcome & encourage you all the way. We even have the team from South Tipp Physio at the finish ready to give you a complementary massage to relieve your aching muscles. Please read the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section on the Boston Scientific Half Marathon tab to learn everything you need to know about the event.

As well as establishing itself as a PB Half Marathon course we're happy to say it's also earned a reputation as a great course for a beginners Half Marathon. Clonmel AC host this event in an atmosphere of friendship & we're there to encourage & support everyone to achieve their goal every step of the way regardless of time, we were even delighted to welcome many Walkers to our event in 2016 & hope to see many more come along in 2017. This half marathon is an 'all inclusive' event, if you train to participate in it, we'll be there to meet you at the end!

With just 10 weeks from Boston Scientific Half Marathon to the Dublin Marathon it's the perfect addition to the marathon training plan to establish your condition in the lead up Dublin.
This event proved very useful preparation to Claire Gibbons McCarthy from Leevale AC who won the ladies race & set the new women's course record on our Half Marathon. Claire went on to run a seasons best of 2:38 in the Berlin Marathon in September 2016.

REGISTER HERE FOR BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HALF MARATHON 2017

Entry Fee:
€35 from 2nd July to 11th August 2017

€45 on 19th & 20th August at race HQ

A €1.95 transaction fee applies to all online applications.

The race website is http://www.clonmelac.com/

In the Launch photo - left to right - Conor Fleming, Frank Lynch, Mark Darmody, Nicola Maunsell, Peter Kiely (Quality Engineer, Boston Scientific), Kieran Dunne (HR Director, Boston Scientific) and Niall O’Sullivan.  The run takes place on Sunday, August 20th at 10.00am.

PRIZES for #BSHM2017

There is a total prize fund of over €2500 being given out on race day. The breakdown is a follows...
Senior Men 1st - €200, 2nd - €150, 3rd - €100, 4th - €80, 5th - €70
Senior Ladies 1st - €200, 2nd - €150, 3rd - €100, 4th - €80, 5th - €70
Master Men 1st 0/40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 (€60 EACH)    2nd 0/40, 45, 50, 55 (€50 EACH)
Master Ladies 1st 0/35, 40, 45, 50, 55,60 (€60 EACH) 2nd 0/35, 40, 45, 50 (€50 EACH)
Bonus Prize for Course Record
€250 for breaking Men's course record 68:25 held by William Maunsell in 2015
€250 for breaking Women's course record 75:08 held by Claire Gibbson McCarthy in 2016
Prize giving is scheduled for 12:30 pm at race HQ. If any of the prize winners are not at the presentation of prizes on the race day then they must contact club treasurer Paula Dwan (086-8046676) by 20th September to claim their prize otherwise the money will be donated to charity.

PLEASE NOTE: The first 5 men & first five women who cross the finish line get the top prizes, athletes after that will be ranked according to their age category.