Notice...MMRA Crohaun 6k Trail Run nr Dungarvan - Sun 18th Feb 2018

The next event on the MMRA calendar is a 6km trail race near Dungarvan, Co.Waterford. This is the fourth race in the Munster Mountain Running Association Winter-Spring League 2018.

From the MMRA...New race for 2018 in Crohaun (15 minutes outside Dungarvan) as part of the Southeast League & the Munster Winter/Spring League.

It's a 6k run to the summit of Crohaun with 300m of climb.

The start is here: https://goo.gl/maps/bQYpGY8SPn62

MUNSTER RUNNERS BEWARE OF DIFFERENT PAYMENT RULES FOR THIS RACE!!!

NO CASH ENTRIES will be accepted on race day.

Payment may be made by either ENTERING ONLINE ahead of event and paying the €7/€5 entry fee or USING A RACE VOUCHER ON THE DAY.

Race registration will close the day before the race to facilitate getting list of entrants over to race directors in time. Vouchers can be used to purchase multiple entries to facilitate registering for children, friends etc.

Coming from Dungarvan: Head east on the N25 towards Waterford. You will enter a 60km/hr zone which takes in a long bend to the left. Once you reach the end of the 60km/hr zone, continue on the N25 for 2.3km, then turn left...

Coming from Waterford: Head west on the N25 towards Dungarvan. You will pass through a village called Lemybrien (there is a large Applegreen on the Dungarvan side, last chance to stop at a shop before race venue!). On leaving Lemybrien, travel 3.5km towards Dungarvan, then turn right...

... and take L3019 towards Kilrossanty, also signposted for Comeragh Drive and Mahon Falls. Follow L3019 for 1.4km, then turn left (may be signposted for Kilbrien). Follow this road for 4.4km to the race location (which is at the high point of the road, before it goes downhill).
More info at https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1535/

Notice...MMRA Tonevane 7.6km Trail Run nr Tralee - Sun 11th Feb 2018

The next event on the MMRA calendar is a 7.6km trail race near Tralee, Co.Kerry. This is the third race in the Munster Mountain Running Association Winter-Spring League 2018.

From the MMRA...A new route on the 2018 MMRA calendar, this is a 7.6km run along the trails at the eastern end of the Slieve Mish Mountains just outside Tralee. The run has an elevation gain of 250m which will give you nice views of Tralee Bay if you are brave/foolish enough to take your eyes of the trail ahead of you!!!

This is a family friendly event as there will be a junior race (for 10-16 year olds) and an accompanied kids run for u10s. The junior race will be 4km and the kids race will be 2km.

We'll be updating this event and the event page on the website in advance of the race.

The race starts just 10 minutes outside Tralee,
just past Blenerville - https://goo.gl/maps/EEbvbJgXYg42

Directions from Blennerville...
From Blennerville Bridge go towards Dingle on the N86, after 1.4k take the left turnoff signposted Clahane. Then the next right signposted Equestrian Centre. There is another right turn, then on up the hill to the Equestrian centre where there is parking in their yard. Then it is a short walk to start/reg area.

Tea/coffee/food afterwards at Skelper Quanes pub in Blennerville.

More info at https://www.imra.ie/events/details/id/1547/

Notice...MMRA Cratloe Woods Trail Run in Co.Clare - Sun 28th Jan 2018

This is a 9k run weaving through the trees in Cratloe Woods, about halfway between Limerick and Shannon and it’s an ideal introduction to trail running for newcomers.

From the MMRA....There's a 9k run for adults, a 3k run for Juniors (age 10 - 16), and an accompanied kiddies run for under 10s.  If you’re bringing the whole family, there's a lovely little playground nestled in the trees at the forest entrance and there’ll be tea and sandwiches just down the road in the village afterwards.

Adults:        Starts at 11:00         ENTRY €5
Juniors:     Starts at 10:30         ENTRY €5
Kiddies:     Starts at 10:30         ENTRY FREE

The route brings you around the forest on the network of criss-crossing tracks and trails.

In order to be eligible to run, please note that your ONE-OFF ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE (€10) MUST BE PAID ONLINE IN ADVANCE. This applies to adults and juniors. U10s do not need to be registered.

You can sign-in for the run between 10:00am and 10:45am to ensure the adult race starts on time. Juniors should sign in before 10:20. For more information, go to https://www.imra.ie/events/details/id/1534/

The entrance to the woods is just off the N18, about 10-15 minutes on the Ennis side of Limerick.  See Google Maps Link or location map below:

This is the second race of the 2018 Munster Winter/Spring League, of which there are 10 races across Munster on Sunday mornings between January and April.

For a full list of races, check out http://corkrunning.blogspot.ie/2018/01/mmra-winter-spring-league-in-munster.html . Complete 4/10 runs in the league for a finisher's prize.

Notice...Glen of Aherlow Loop de Loop Half, Full & Ultra Marathon in Tipperary - Sat 16th Sept 2017

This event is coming up on Saturday the 16th of September 2017 in Lisvarrinane, Co.Tipperary and there is a choice between a 13.1 mile half-marathon, 26.2 mile marathon and a 39.3 mile ultra-marathon.

The route will be fully marked and entry includes a hot meal afterwards and a technical t-shirt.
***Note that places are limited and are expected to fill up fast.***

The course is a 13.1 mile loop. You complete it once for the half, twice for the full and three times for the ultra. The route is on a mixture of hiking trails, forest roads and quiet country roads, starting and finishing near Lisvarrinane.

Race registration, showers and food will be at the Village Hall in Lisvarrinane.

From the organisers.......We are happy to roll out the 4th edition of the Glen of Aherlow Loop de Loop Race.

The race start/finish will be in the village of Lisvarrinane in the Glen of Aherlow.

As with our other long distance races, sign up will include:
Hot showers afterward, full meal, technical t-shirt and aid stations.
Route is fully marked.

Half Marathon (1 loop)         start 12noon     €40 entry
 Full Marathon (2 loops)         start 10am         €50 entry
Ultra Marathon (3 loops)         start 8am         €60 entry


This event in online entry only through www.imra.ie. No registration on the day. No cash on day

Entries >> For registration visit www.imra.ie and follow instructions below:
If you have not completed an IMRA race so far in 2017, please follow steps 1 to 3. If you have already completed an IMRA race this year, just complete step 3.

1. Click on ‘register for MyIMRA’ to create an imra ID, login and password
2. Join IMRA for 2017 – registration fee of €10. This will generate a number for rest of year.
3. Click on ‘purchase IMRA products’ and select your preferred race.
You will receive your physical race number on the morning of the race.

For further information, please check out Munster Mountain Running Association on Facebook or visit www.imra.ie/events.  

Notice...MMRA Silvermines 7km trail run, Co.Tipperary - Sun 12th Mar 2017

From the Munster Mountain Running Association.......If you’re looking for an alternative to road racing, the Munster Trail League offers the chance to try out trail running in the woods and hills right across the province.  The runs are suitable for all levels of ability and include a junior race for 10 – 16 year olds and a free non-competitive run (accompanied) for kids under 10.

Race #4 in the series is in the North Tipperary village of Silvermines, just off the M7 between Limerick (30 minutes) and Nenagh (15 minutes).

The route is 7.4k on a mixture of forest roads and single track starting at the entrance to Knockanroe Forest Recreation Area and will be fully marked and marshalled. The adult race starts at 11:00 with the juniors and kiddies events kicking off at 10:30.

If the weather is favourable, the scenery isn’t too bad either.

Registration will open at 10:00am and you must register before 10:45am to ensure the race starts on time.  For registration details and further information on the event, please visit the event page below.

Further Details on this event:  https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1479

More info on the other events in the league here... http://munsterrunning.blogspot.com/p/mmra.html

Notice...Glen of Aherlow Loop de Loop Half, Full & Ultra Marathon in Tipperary - Sat 17th Sept 2016

This event is coming up on Saturday the 17th of September in Co.Tipperary and there is a choice between a 13.1 mile half-marathon, 26.2 mile marathon and a 39.3 mile ultra-marathon.

The course is a 13.1 mile loop. You complete it once for the half, twice for the full and three times for the ultra.

From the organisers.......We are happy to roll out the 3rd edition of the Glen of Aherlow Loop de Loop Race.

The race start/finish this year will be in the village of Lisvernane in the Glen of Aherlow.

As with our other long distance races, sign up will include:
Hot showers afterward, Full meal, Tech Tee shirt and aid stations.
Route is fully marked and is chip timed.

This years race will be Sat 17th Sept 2016.
Ultra (3 loop) start 8am €60
Full Marathon (2 loop) start 10am €50
Half Marathon (1 loop) start 12noon €40

For registration visit www.imra.ie and follow following instructions :
1. Create an imra ID, login and password
2. Join imra for 2016 €10. This will generate a number for rest of year.
3. Purchase race of preference.

**We will issue you with a physical number on the day provided you are registered. No registration on the day. No cash on day.

All finishers will get a dry fit top.

Recent results from the Munster Mountain Running Association...Murroe, Comeraghs, Paps & Galtymore

Some recent results from the Munster Mountain Running Association...

- - - July 2016 - - -
Limerick...Wed 27th (8pm)...IMRA Murroe Trail Race...Results
Waterford...Sun 31st (1pm)...IMRA Comeraghs Trail Race...Results

- - - August 2016 - - -
Kerry...Wed 3rd (8pm)...IMRA Paps Trail Race...Results
Tipperary...Sun 14th (1pm)...IMRA Galtymore Trail Race...Results

Results of the Ballyhoura Trail Marathon...Sat 30th Apr 2016

In 2015, the Ballyhoura Trail Marathon attracted a large field of 111 participants. This year, the format was changed with the introduction of a half-marathon and ultra-marathon as well.

28 took part in the 36 mile ultra, 63 in the full and 108 in the half giving a grand total of 199.

Ballyhoura Mountain Ultra Marathon Results        
1    Barry Hartnett      5:11:07      Male
2    Torben Dahl      5:45:35      Male
3    Juraj Karcak      5:58:50      Male
25    Sinead Miggin      8:26:23      Female

Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon results
1    Adrian Hennessy      3:38:32    Male    648
2    Eoin Sugrue      3:44:57    Male    1088
3    Tom Blackburn      3:50:02    Male    2001
12    Liz Leonard      4:45:44    Female    1099
18    Sarah Mulcahy      4:58:58    Female    38
21    Gillian Cordner      5:03:51    Female    1085


Ballyhoura Mountain Half Marathon results
1    Eric Woulfe      1:43:29    Male    4
2    Brian O Murchu      1:43:35    Male    216
3    Sean Harte      1:43:58    Male    2502
16    Deirdre Nagle      2:01:01    Female    2
22    Anna Borkowski      2:04:48    Female    553
24    Ide Kelleher      2:05:48    Female    2017

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The MMRA have a gallery of the Ultra start HERE ...  out on the Ultra course HERE  and the half start HERE          
2) Kevin O'Connor has finish line photos HERE ... out on the course HERE ... Half start HERE  ...  marathon HERE and marathon start HERE    

Limerick...Results of the Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon - Sat 2nd May 2015

Conditions for this years Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon were less than ideal with wet and windy conditions for most of the day. A total of 111 runners completed the course.

Due to some markers being removed or being blown away, those taking part ended up running an extra mile or two. In other words, the Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon became the Ballyhoura Mountain Ultra! ;o)

Most marathon courses are measured by a Jones Counter on a bicycle to make sure a course is 26.2 miles. That is of course not possible off road so it is measured by GPS and the course is made slightly too long...i.e. the course may be something like 26.5 miles so to be sure that everyone completes the marathon distance.

While the extra bit at the end might be a bit of a drag, at least everyone knows that they covered the full marathon distance. The 'mortal sin' for marathons is when they are short. People pay the entry and put in the effort only to find that they have not run the full marathon distance.

The Ballyhoura is organised by the Munster Mountain Running Association. The aim of the event is to put on a endurance mountain race at a modest price.

Tom Blackburn...1st man home in the 2015 Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon

 THE BALLYHOURA MOUNTAIN MARATHON RESULTS - 2ND MAY
                        
1    TOM BLACKBURN     3:39:58      3:40:04    M40    2072
2    ADRIAN HENNESSY     3:42:47      3:42:47    SM    1120
3    BARRY HARTNETT     3:48:07      3:48:06    SM    323
7    SUZANNE KENNY     4:25:28      4:25:24    SF    633
32    HELEN WEIR     5:05:57      5:05:54    F40    448
34    RACHEL BURGESS     5:08:56      5:08:50    F40    1075

 The full results can be seen HERE

Suzanne Kenny...1st woman home

From the organisers...."The junction where we re-entered the ballyhoura way on the fire road unfortunately had tape which had been removed. We waited until the night before to mark the course and we couldn't have done anymore than that. Apologies to any runners who felt hard done by but that was not our intention. Next year we will release the mapping 2 weeks in advance and anyone who wants to recce the course is more than welcome. The full distance was 44.6km but maybe if you took the unmarked turn it was possibly more. MMRA will endeavour to learn from each new race we do and try to correct any issues for the following year. Please understand people that this is a voluntary organisation. This is why we can organise these races without you feeling ripped off and also have nice things like showed/food/tshirt etc.

It will be bigger (not the mileage) and better in 2016 and I hope to see you all there. It was a great effort by everyone who completed given the harsh conditions.

Thank you
Robbie"

Some runners picked up a 'little friend'

Photos.....
1) The MMRA have a number of small albums...1...2...3...4...5..
2) Ballyhoura Active have a gallery HERE
3) Kevin O'Connor has a gallery on Flickr HERE

Video...
Start of the race...

Tipperary...Results of the MMRA Slievenamon Race - Sun 22nd June 2014

Slievenamon Munster Championship Race - Results 2014
Pos IMRA # First Last Name Time
1 2980 Martin McDonald 39.25
2 1925 Paul Tierney 39.35
3 2582 Tom Blackburn 40.42
4 2690 Brian Flannelly 41.24
5 2928 Sean Quirke 41.43
6 2927 Sean Harte 42.20
7 2685 Sarah McCormack 42.56
8 2594 Mike Cunningham 43.10
9 2990 James Hamm 43.38
10 2729 Kieran Lees 44.46
11 2983 Emma Donlon 45.03
12 2989 Martin Murphy 46.55
13 1557 Kieran Deery 49.00
14 2536 Sean Manning 49.23
15 2823 James Bourke 49.30
16 2602 Mike Haleahan 49.31
17 2610 Laura Schwitz 51.28
18 39 Thomas Galvin 51.35
19 2933 Mary L. Ryan 51.47
20 2726 Kevin Wilkinson 51.53
21 2843 Niamh Hartnett 52.14
22 2930 Barry Williams 52.23
23 2991 Tadgh Vaughan 52.34
24 2504 Damien Holian 52.50
25 2678 Eamon Flannelly 53.04
26 2988 Andreas Wust 53.20
27 2981 Breda McDonald 54.06
28 2592 Justin O'Connor 54.22
29 2982 Kate McDonald 54.31
30 2985 Paul Larkins 54.54
31 2987 Shane Burroughs 55.41
32 2830 Sean O'Neill 56.10
33 2247 Gerrard Ryan 57.29
34 1642 Paul Grant 59.41
35 2821 Pat Cleary 01.01.25
36 2984 Hillary O'Neill 01.01.47
37 2986 Leila Armoush 01.04.15
38 2559 Barry O'Brien 01.04.35
39 2534 Sharon Lucey 01.04.40
40 2728 Ted Feehan 01.08.14
41 2717 Denis Allen 01.11.18

Junior Results
1 2525 Ewan Cunningham 17.50
2 2503 Patrick Holian 19.31

Clare...Results of the MMRA Trail Race nr Kilkishen - Sun 2nd Mar 2014

This race in SE Clare was the 4th and final race in the MMRA Spring Trail Series.

MMRA - Munster Mountain Running Association
The Top 3 in the Kilkishen 12 O'Clock Hills Race are as follows:

1 25.39 Peter Fennell M
2 26.26 Mike Cunningham M40
3 28.13 John Hannon M
20 35.05 Deirdre Finn F40
22 35.23 Maggie Chojan F
23 35.52 Linda Twomney F

The full results can be seen HERE

Event notice...MMRA Trail race in Co.Clare - Sun 2nd March 2014

The fourth and final race in the Munster Mountain Running Association Spring Trail Series is on next Sunday the 2nd of March. The 5 km race is on an aera known locally as the Twelve O'Clock Hills and is located roughly halfway between Sixmilebridge and Broadford in SE Clare...

Full details on the location with directions, maps and photos can be seen HERE

On the day, this is the course that will be used...

...and this is the profile...

From the MMRA...Our next event takes place on Sunday, 2nd March in Co. Clare in an area known as the 12 O'Clock Hills. The race starts at 12 noon and will be 5km in length, along a fully marked trail. Registration will be open from 11am-11.45am. The cost of entry is €10, with refreshments provided afterwards.    

Limerick...Results of the MMRA Ballyhoura Trail Race - Sun 19th Jan 2014

There was a large turn out of 108 runners for the Munster Mountain Running Association Ballyhoura Trail race on Sunday the 19th of January 2014.

1 2594 27.30 Mike Curley Cunningham O/40
2 2530 28.36 Willie Walsh
3 - 29.16 Paul Deane
27 2570 33.51 Ide Kelleher 1st Ladies
31 2610 34.25 Lavia Schwilz 2nd Ladies
47 2521 35.56 Noreen Harvey 3rd Ladies

The full results can be seen HERE