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.

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 6km race - Wed 20th Apr 2016

The 4th and final race in the Morrison BMW Cahir sponsored 6k series was held in Clonmel, Tipperary on Wednesday the 20th of April 2016. A total of 260 runners took part on what was a lovely sunny evening.

1    Jimmy Boland      20:45    Fantastic Five    385
2    Emmet Mc Namara      20:58    The Speed Merchants    380
3    Colm Ryan      21:14    Individual    379
23    Linda Grogan      24:16    O Gormans Bakery    226
25    Aine Roche      24:22    O Gormans Bakery    223
34    Phil Ryan      24:40    Individual    377

The full results can be seen HERE

 Photos...
1) Tipperary Photos have a nice colourful gallery HERE

Notice...Clonmel AC 6km Inter-Firm Road Race Series...Wed 30th March & Wed 6th, 13th & 20th April 2016

Clonmel AC 6K Inter Firm Road Race Series...The Club is once again promoting the Clonmel A C 6K Inter Firm Road Race Series sponsored by Morrison BMW, Cahir. The Club would like to thank Morrison Motors and especially Gary Morrison for their very generous sponsorship.

This year the races gets underway on Wednesday 23rd March at 6.15pm SHARP with a practice run over the route while the event itself gets underway on Wednesday 30th March and 6th,13th and 20th of April. On Wednesday 20th of April the race format will be “lucky dip” based on pre selected finishing positions.

We would ask all athletes to refrain from blocking up the entrance to LIDL and keep the main road free to traffic prior to each race.

Due to the high level of interest we have to go with Chip Timing and the cost is 20 Euros for all 5 races.
Colaiste Cheitinn is the Race Headquarters for each race and numbers can be collected there from 5.30pm on the 23rd March and from 5.45pm on all the other nights.

Now is the time to be organising your team of five athletes with the best three performances (athletes who are closest to their Predictions) to count each night.

The three races on March 30th and April 6th and 13th will see athletes predict their time each night when they enter and collect their number. They must then run the course without a watch or Iphones.
If an athlete is caught wearing a watch or IPod, their team will be penalised.

This sort of competition allows every athlete to set their own pace and regardless of where they finish in the race they can all help their team to win the competition.

This is an event where you the athlete set the target, you decide every night what your finishing time is and then you have to run as close to that time to help your team. For instance you could predict 30 mins for the 6k and then run the race in 30 mins 1 second and you score one point for your team. Then you have another athlete on your team who predicts his finishing time as 21 mins and runs the race in 21 mins 31 secs, he score 31 points for the team. The three athletes that score the lowest points will count on your team, it is not based on your finishing position it is based on your time and what you predicted.

Last year’s event was a brilliant success with 77 teams competing, which saw 329 athletes compete the 1st night, 328 athletes the 2nd night and 316 athletes the 3rd night. This event caters for all levels and last year we had athletes running the 6k from 20 mins 22 secs to 49 mins.

The Lucky Dip Race will take place on Wednesday 20th April.

The Presentation of Prizes will take place in Mulcahy’s, Gladstone Street on Wednesday 22nd April at 9.30pm where refreshments and music will be provided, this was a brilliant night last year.
For further details please contact Niall O Sullivan at 086 1660888.

The route can be seen at http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/02/tipperary001.html

Tipperary...Results of the Morrisons BMW Run4Fun 4 mile - Wed 29th Apr 2015

A large crowd of 366 runners turned out for this years Morrisons BMW Run4Fun 4 mile race in Cahir on Wed 29th Apr 2015.

1    William Maunsell     Clonmel A C    Sen M    20:12
2    David Mansfield    Clonliffe Harriers    Sen M    20:22
3    Mark Darmody     Clonmel A C    M40    22:06
20    Dympna Ryan    Dundrum A C     Sen W    24:45
21    Aine Roche     Clonmel A C    Sen W    24:52
27    Mary Louise Ryan    Mooreabbey Milers A C    Sen W    25:20

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Cahir News have a gallery HERE 
2) Tipperary Photos have a gallery HERE

From Clonmel AC... The 3rd promotion of the Cahir RUN4FUN took place in good dry conditions where athletes at times had to contend with strong winds. Still despite the inclement weather 367 athletes competed and it was a great spectacle. The last 800m downhill was very much welcome and athletes made good use of the section to record some very fast and impressive times.

The race was a great tussle between David Mansfield (Clonliffe harriers0 and the eventual winner, William Maunsell (Clonmel) as they were stride for stride for the majority of the race. it was only over the final 800m that William edged in front and kept the pace going to come home a worthy winner in 20 mins 12 secs with David a further 10 secs adrift. The tussle for 3rd place changed a lot over the final 3k with Mark Darmody (Clonmel) coming through to finish 3rd and win the over 40 award in 22 mins 6 secs. Dermot Hayes of Dundrum was 2nd over 40 in 2:47. For the record Michael J Ryan (Dundrum) was 4th in 22:29, Jimmy Boland (Clonmel) 5th in 22:32 and Colin Bradshaw (Dundrum) 6th in 22:36.

The Ladies race was also very competitive as both Aine Roche (Clonmnel0 and the eventual winner Dympna Ryan (Dundrum) were stride for stride for most of the race and it was only on the final downhill stretch that Dymphna pulled away to win in 24 mins 45 secs with Aine next in 24 mins 52 secs. Then we had Mary Louise Ryan (Moore Abbey Milers) 3rd in 25:20 with Keeley Tideswell (Clonmel) 4th in 25:38. Mary Molloy (Carrick on Suir) came trough to finish 5th and was 1st over 35 in 26:25 with Ausra Mackeviciute (Cashel Running Club) 6th in 27:01 and Tracy Culleton (Rosegreen) 2nd over 35 in 27:06.

At the Presentation of the Prizes, Frank Lynch Chairman of Clonmel AC thanked the Garda, Red Cross and the many Club stewards who ensured the whole event was a great success. Gary Morrison of Morrison BMW Cahir also thanked the many people who helped in any way to make the event such a success and in particular all his staff for all their hard work over the past couple of days. He was also delighted to have Childline as the chosen Charity this year.

Then we had the Special draw where for every 12 athletes that crossed the finishing line one of them received a voucher and this was done by having Pre selected finishing positions drawn while the race was in progress. So the prizes were evenly distributed throughout the whole race and everyone had an equal chance of winning. This is the only event in Ireland that distributes the prizes in this way and the prizes varied from 100 Euros to 30 Euros. The Lucky winners were as follows: Dermot Hayes 7th, Brendan Kinnane 16th, Edmund Kinane 32nd, Eamonn Barrett 42nd, Grainne Wade 66th, Shelly Tobin 95th, Kevin Moloney 101st, Michael Halley 113th, Gloria Boles 126th, Gillian Prendergast 133rd, Mary Rose Kinane 141st, Claire O Dwyer 178th, Triona Dalton 196th, Carol Dowling 228th, Claire Ryan 244th, Louise O Keeffe 255th, Noreen Holmes 270th, Ailish O Keeffe 283rd, Joanne Reidy 285th, Orla Cashman 296th, Caroline Meaney 318th and Betty Elliott 331st.

Tipperary...Race notice for the Cahir Run4Fun 4 mile road race - Wed 29th Apr 2015

This 4 mile road race is coming up in Cahir, South Tipperary on Wednesday, the 29th Apr 2015...

With it being so close to the M8 motorway, it should attract runners from a wide catchment area.

Directions...Cahir is located in the south of Tipperary, just off the M8 motorway from Cork to Dublin...

 

If you are coming from the motorway, follow all the signs for Cahir. This will take you into the centre of the town and this T-junction shown below. Cahir Castle is about 300m to your left but you need to turn right here and drive up the hill. The start line is outside Morrisons Garage which you will see on the left.

Course......The 4 mile race takes in a loop to the south and west of the town...

Race HQ is Morrisons Garage with the race starting and finishing just outside.

You can see a full preview of the course with photos here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/02/tipperary003.html

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 6k road race - Wed 22nd Apr 2015

Morrison BMW 6K Road Race 4 Results - Wed 22nd 2015. Organised by Clonmel AC.      
                
Place    Athlete's Name    Team    Mins    Secs
1    Aaron O Donnell    Carrick Roadrunners    20    24
2    Jimmy Boland     Pulse Logistics    21    7
3    Declan Curley    Boston Scientific B    21    12
21    Dympna Ryan    The Five Counties    23    38
30    Gillian Prendergast    Got the Runs    24    19
31    Aine Roche    Aine Roche Strength and Conditioning    24    24


The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Tipperary Photos have a gallery HERE

From the organisers....... The curtain came down on a very successful Morrison BMW Cahir sponsored 6k series last Wednesday night where athletes again had ideal warm weather to run in. Once again we had a fantastic entry of 285 athletes on the final night, a record entry for the final night of the series. The Club would like to thank all the team Captains who were brilliant in getting all their teams out to compete. The Format was Lucky Dip where athletes who finished in pre selected finishing positions won prizes and athletes could also wear watches. The six lucky winners were Larry Martin, Pat O Connor, Ailish Mansfield, David Hogan, Jason Walsh and Eddie Prendergast.

The race was won by Aaron O Donnell in 20 mins 24 secs while the 1st woman was Dymphna Ryan in 23 mins 38 secs.

At the Presentation of Prizes afterwards in Mulcahy's Gladstone Street, Club Chairman, Frank Lynch thanks everyone who helped to make the series such a success, people like Noel Lonergan of Colaiste Cheitinn, the Gardai and the Civil Defence as well as our many Club stewards and officials. He also thanked our sponsors Morrison BMW Cahir and in particular Gary Morrison for their sponsorship over the past four years. He also thanked Paul Mulcahy for providing Post race refreshments and music. Gary Morrison on behalf of the sponsors said they were delighted to be part of what is a very successful event. Indeed it was great to have such a large attendance at the Presentation of the Prizes and it was a very enjoyable night.

Our next big event is the Cahir RUN4Fun 4 miler on this coming Wednesday night in Cahir starting at 7.30pm and athletes can register from 6pm onwards at Morrison BMW Cahir showrooms.

Tipperary...Results of the Morrison BMW 6k race, Clonmel - Wed 1st Apr 2015

From Clonmel AC......The Morison BMW Cahir sponsored 6k road series got off to a fantastic start (Wednesday) with a near record entry of 329 athletes representing 77 teams, absolutely brilliant and thanks to all the team Captains for all their help. Thanks also to the Gardai and the Civil Defence as well as our many stewards who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success, even the weather was in our favour. Well done to Aaron O Donnell (Carrick Road Runners) who was 1st in 20 mins 44 secs, John Shanahan (Individual) 2nd in 20 mins 55 secs and Nigel O Flaherty (Clonmel Premier Physiotherapy) 3rd in 21 mins 15 secs. The top three women were Dymphna Ryan (The Five Counties) in 23 mins 50 secs, Siobhan McHugh (MSD Team 3) 2nd in 24 mins 30 secs and 3rd Aine Roche (Aine Roche Strength and Conditioning) in 24 mins 39 secs.

In the team competition we have 7 Divisions this year, such is the interest. For many athletes this was their first run over this route and so it was hard for them to accurately predict their time. Taking this into account we have brought in a Default System just for tonight's results. In Division One the default is that all the teams regardless of what they scored tonight they are within 30 points of the Leaders, in Division Two it is also a default of within 30 points of the leaders. In Division Three and Four it is a default of within 40 points of the Leaders. In Division Five, Six and Seven it is a default of within 50 points of the Leaders. This format gives every team a chance of success.

As regards the way we drew up the Divisions, Divisions One and Two are teams that have some experienced athletes in them. Division Three, Four and Five are for teams that have a mixture of experience and newcomers while Division Six and Seven are for Relative Newcomers.
We would also like to thank the Tipperary Educational Training Board for the use of their fine facilities at the Mall as Race Headquarters for this series of races. 

1    Aaron O Donnell    Carrick Roadrunners    20:44
2    Andrew Smith    Individual    20    55
3    Nigel O Flaherty    Clonmel Premier Physiotherapy    21:15
19    Dympna Ryan    The Five Counties    23:50
29    Siobhan McHugh    MSD Team 3    24:30
31    Aine Roche    Aine Roche Strength and Conditioning    24:39

The full results including team positions can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Cahir Run4Fun 4 mile road race - Wed 30th Apr 2014

Another huge turnout for a race in Tipp with over 400 taking part in the Cahir 4 mile Run4Run race.

1    David Ryan    Clonmel A C    Men over 40    20:59
2    Danny Smith    Ballynonty A C    Senior Men    21:16
3    Jimmy Boland    Clonmel A C    Senior Men    21:54
15    Dymphna Ryan    Dundrum A C    Senior Ladies    23:57
21    Carmel Fitzgibbon    Thurles Crokes    Senior Ladies    24:32
28    Angela McCann    Clonmel A C    Ladies over 35    24:53

Race report from Clonmel AC...The Morrison BMW sponsored RUN4FUN took place last night in over cast but dry conditions and this event was promoted by Clonmel Athletic Club. Once again this event had a fantastic entry of 436 athletes while last year's event attracted an entry of 458. With the entry for both events very similar it is interesting to look at the statistics. In last year's race we had 306 Women competing while this year's figure was 264. Last year we had 152 Men competing this year we had 172. This year's event saw a massive growth in the Ladies over 35 going up from 69 last year to 173 this year. In the Master Men we had 59 last year compared to 78 this year.

Also looking at the performances it is great to report that we have major progress. This year we had 105 athletes running faster than 30 minutes compared to 75 last year. This year we had 289 athletes running faster than 40 mins while last year it was 240. This year we had 353 athletes running faster than 50 mins compared to 296 last year while this year we had 384 athletes under 60 minutes compared to 352 athletes last year. We must take into account that it was a lot warmer last year than this year but still to see such a progression.

Back to the event, once again it was brilliantly marshalled throughout the route with the help of the Gardai and the many stewards with the Civil Defence covering the First Aid. Gary Morrison of Morrison BMW thanked everyone who helped in any way to make this event such a success and it was brilliant to raise funds for such a very worthy cause, Make a Wish Foundation.

In the race itself we had David Ryan of Clonmel who was 2nd last year, going one better this year to win in 20 mins 59 secs with Danny Smith (Ballynonty) 2nd in 21 mins 16 secs. The Master Men's awards were won by Declan Curley (Clonmel) 22 mins 18 secs and Derek Nolan (Clonmel) 23 mins 25 secs. In the Ladies race Dymphna Ryan (Dundrum) won a great race in 23 mins 57 secs with Carmel Fitzgibbon (Thurles Crokes) 2nd in 24 mins 32 secs while the Master Ladies awards were won by Angela McCann (Clonmel) 24 mins 53 secs and Catherine Rice (Clonmel) 26 mins 49 secs. 

The Prize winning format in this race also saw a Prize been presented to one in every 12 athletes that past the finishing line right throughout the field. This was decided before the race started where pre determined finishing positions were selected. Here the Lucky winners won prizes ranging from 100 Euros to 30 Euros and this part of the Presentation of the Prizes was a brilliant success as every recipient was cheered to the rafters. The lucky winners were: Niall O Ceallaigh, James Denn, Paul Bowe, Brendan Kinnane, Jareb Lakis, Erno Kis-Kirulg, Yvonne O Conner, Adam O Dwyer, Orla Durand, Melissa Condon, Alan David, Pat Doheny, Greg Kecik, Brian McDonald, Katy O Reilly, Marie O Brien, Sabrina Hickey, Ashling O Hara, Jamie Walsh, Clare Walsh, Lena Griffin, Elaine Egan, Elana Rial, John Murphy, Sandra Upite, Cathy Fitzgerald, Cathy Mansfield, Monica Butler, Bridget Quirke, Cathy Bailey, May Byrne, Ann Burke, Mary McCarthy, Tom Regan and Joanne Nugent.
The Post Race refreshments was well appreciated by everyone and again hats off to the catering team.

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 6k race - Wed 9th Apr 2014

This was the second race of four in the Clonmel 6k inter firm road race series sponsored by Morrison BMW of Cahir. Another huge record crowd of 350 turned out for the race, down just four on the record of 354 a week ago. It is also up 19% on the 293 that turned out for the second race in the series last year.

Report from Clonmel AC.....The 2nd race of the very popular Morrison BMW Cahir 6k road race took place in ideal conditions with 350 athletes competing, making it the 2nd highest entry ever in the series, only last week's entry of 354 surpasses it. Once again thanks to the Gardai, the Civil Defence and the many Club stewards who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success? Thanks also to the many captains who ensured that their teams were out in force. 

Competition was very keen in all the 6 Divisions and looking at the tables with prizes for the 1st 3 teams in each of the Divisions there is still a lot of running still to be done to achieve a top three spot in any of the 6 Divisions.

The race was won by John Fitzgibbon of Fitzgibbon Engineering Thurles in a very good time of 21 mins 6 secs with Patrick Roche (Formula 5) 2nd in 21 mins 21 secs with Derek Nolan (Bulmers A) 3rd in 21 mins 52 secs. The top 3 Ladies were 1st Martina O Dwyer (Formula 5) in 22 mins 3 secs with Clare Annan (Formula 5) 2nd in 22 mins 8 secs and Angela McCann (Buggy Brigade) 3rd in 22 mins 56 secs.

Race 3 will once again go off at 7 pm with all the athletes collecting their number sat the Vocational School and we would like to thank the Vocational School committee for the use of their fine facilities for our race headquarters.

Race 4 will take place on Wednesday 21st April and the format for this event will be Lucky Dip. Here we will have pre selected finishing positions and who ever finishes in these positions will receive a Prize at the Presentation of Prizes which will once again takes place in the Post House from 9pm onwards on Wednesday 21st April. There will be music and post Race Refreshments and it is a great social event, well worth coming to.

1    John Fitzgibbon    Fitzgibbons Engineering    21:06
2    Patrick Roche    Formula 5    21:21
3    Derek Nolan    Bulmers    21:52
8    Martina O Dwyer    Formula 5    22:03
9    Claire Annan    Formula 5    22:08
22    Angela McCann    Buggy Brigade    22:56

The full results can be seen HERE

The third race in the series is on Wednesday, the 16th of April. Race flyer HERE ...directions and course preview HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 6k race - Wed 2nd Apr 2014

This was the first race of four in the Clonmel 6k inter firm road race series sponsored by Morrison BMW of Cahir. A huge record crowd of 354 turned out for the race, a jump of 16% on the 304 that turned out for the first race in the series last year.

Report from Clonmel AC...The Morrison BMW Cahir sponsored 6k road series got off to a fantastic start tonight (Wednesday) with a record entry of 354 athletes representing 79 teams, another record, absolutely brilliant and thanks to all the team Captains for all their help. Thanks also to the Gardai and the Civil Defence as well as our many stewards who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success, even the weather was in our favour. Well done to Declan Curley (Boston Scientific) who was 1st in 20 mins 55 secs, Jimmy Boland (Pulse Logistics0 2nd in 20 mins 58 secs an d3rd John Shanahan (Templetouhy Farm Machinery) 3rd in 20 mins 59 secs.
In the team competition we have 6 Divisions this year, such is the interest. For many athletes tonight was their first run over this route and so it was hard for them to accurately predict their time. Taking this into account we have brought in a Default System just for tonight's results. In Division One the default is that all the teams regardless of what they scored tonight they are within 30 points of the Leaders, in Division Two it is also a default of within 30 points of the leaders. In Division Three and Four it is a default of within 40 points of the Leaders. In Division Five and Six it is a default of within 50 points of the Leaders. This format gives every team a chance of success.
As regards the way we drew up the Divisions, Divisions One and Two are teams that have some experienced athletes in them. Division Three and Four are for teams that have a mixture of experience and newcomers while Division Five and Six are for Newcomers.
We would also like to thank the South Tipperary VEC for the use of their fine facilities as Race Headquarters for this series of races.

1    Declan Curley    Boston Scientific A    20    55
2    Jimmy Boland    Pulse Logistics    20    58
3    John Shanahan    Templetouhy Farm Machinery    20    59
11    Claire Annan    Formula 5    22    10
22    Martina O Dwyer    Formula 5    22    54
45    Angela McCann    Buggy Brigade    24    11

The full results can be seen HERE

The second race in the series is on Wednesday, the 9th of April. Race flyer HERE ...directions and course preview HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Cahir Run4Fun 4 mile road race...Wed 1st May 2013

The 4 mile road race in Cahir, Co.Tipperary turned out to be a huge success with 300 runners and about 150 walkers taking part. In total, some €2,900 was raised for South Tipperary Hospice.

1    Sergiu Ciobanu    Clonliffe Harriers A C     Senior Men    19:16    1st Man
2    David Ryan    Clonmel AC    Senior Man    21:02    2nd Man
3    Danny Smyth    Ballynonty A C    Senior Men    21:34  
7    Dymphna Ryan    Dundrum A C    Senior Ladies    23:01    1st lady
11    Angela McCann    Clonmel AC    Senior Ladies    24:16    2nd Lady
24    Aine Roche    Clonmel AC    Senior Ladies    25:45

The full results can be found HERE

This race was sponsored by Morrisons BMW of Cahir and organised by Clonmel AC.

Photos.....
1) Morrisons BMW have some on their Facebook page HERE and HERE and HERE

Tipperary...Race notice for the Cahir Run4Fun 4 mile road race - Wed 1st May 2013

This 4 mile road race is coming up in Cahir, South Tipperary on Wednesday, the 1st of May 2013...

With it being so close to the M8 motorway, it should attract runners from a wide catchment area.

Directions...Cahir is located in the south of Tipperary, just off the M8 motorway from Cork to Dublin...

 

If you are coming from the motorway, follow all the signs for Cahir. This will take you into the centre of the town and this T-junction shown below. Cahir Castle is about 300m to your left but you need to turn right here and drive up the hill. The start line is outside Morrisons Garage which you will see on the left.

Course......The 4 mile race takes in a loop to the south and west of the town...

Race HQ is Morrisons Garage with the race starting and finishing just outside.

Notes from the organisers, Clonmel AC....This is an Open 4 Mile road race where we will have a select number of Prizes for the 1st 2 Senior men and Women as well as the 1st 2 Master men and Women. The novelty here is that we will have a Lucky Dip of Finishing positions where there will be a lot of Good Prizes allocated in an Open Draw on finishing positions during the race. This type of competition will see prizes allocated to athlete’s right down throughout the race. There will be a number of Cash Prizes including a prize of 100 Euros among all the Prizes. Also there will be a donation to South Tipperary Hospice for every athlete that completes the course, so the more participants, the more funds this very worthy cause will receive.


You can see a full preview of the course with photos HERE

Clonmel 6k race series...April 2013

This 6k road race series is organised by Clonmel AC and is coming up on Wednesday evenings during the month of April 2013. Some details below from the club....

Clonmel AC is delighted to announce that Morrison BMW Cahir is once again sponsoring our Inter Firms Road Race series and we would like to thank Gary Morrison for such sponsorship. Last year’s event attracted 60 teams and it was a brilliant success.

This year’s series gets underway on Wednesday 27th March at 6.15pm with a practise run over the route while the event itself gets underway on Wednesday 3rd, 10th and 17th of April. Then on Wednesday 24th of April we will hold the Annual Handicap race.

This is an event where you the athlete set the target, you decide every night what your finishing time is and then you have to run as close to that time to help your team. For instance, you could predict 30 mins for the 6k and then run the race in 30 mins 1 second and you score one point for your team. Then you have another athlete on your team who predicts his finishing time as 21 mins and runs the race in 21 mins 31 secs, he scores 30 points for the team. The three athletes that score the lowest points will count on your team, it is not based on your finishing position it is based on your time and what you predicted.

For this event to run fair and proper, anyone caught wearing a watch or Ipod, their team will be penalised heavily.

Now is the time to be organising your team of five athletes with the best three performances (closest to their predicted times) to count each night.

This sort of competition allows every athlete to set their own pace and regardless of where they finish in the race they can all help their team to win the competition.

For further details please contact Niall O Sullivan at 086 1660888.

The Course...The race starts outside the LIDL car park on the Waterford Road. The athletes then run down the Waterford road to the Bulmers Roundabout, turning right and going over Sir Thomas's Bridge, then right again and along by Kilganey, the Coleville road and finishing outside the entrance to the Loreto Convent. The same route that was used for the recent County Tipperary Novice mens 6k road championships.

Another date for your Diary is Wednesday 1st May when Clonmel AC will promote our first race in Cahir in association with Morrison BMW with the FUN4RUN 4 mile road race. More details to follow.

More details.......
The Practise run takes place on Wednesday 27th March with the closing date for the series on Friday 29th March. This is a Series that caters for all levels as every athlete set their own target, the predicted Finishing time, and then run the route without a watch or I phone etc. as regards Individuals not on teams, when they register for the event we will put them on teams. We also cater for the individual who only wants to run one or two of the races; we will charge them 5 Euros per night to participate. All levels are catered for like last year where we had athletes completing the course between 21 mins 28 secs to 47 mins 52 secs. 

On Wednesday 27th March we will hold the Practise run over the 6K Course. For this race and this race only of the Series, athlete’s can wear their watches. 

Entries will be taken in the Suirside Car Park near the Gashouse Bridge from 5.45 pm onwards and then athletes can jog down to the start at Lidl, on the Waterford road, approx 1Km. There will be no Parking near the Loreto Convent, plenty of parking available in the Suirside Carpark. We will be sending the athletes off in groups of 10 at approx every minute and all athletes must obey the rules of the road at all times. There will be no entry fee for the Practise Run.

Also NO IPODS – if an athlete is caught with one while in the race, the team will be penalised. Remember it is for your Safety and that of the other athletes that we are preventing the use of IPODS.
As regards the 6k series, starting on April 4th and Individuals not on teams, they can compete, by just sending their name by text – 086 1660888 or by email – niallfosullivan1@eircom.net and they will be allocated to a team. 

We will also cater for individuals who may just want to run one or two nights and do not want to be on a team. In that case just come down and enter early on that night and they will be charged 5 Euros a race.
Registration each night of the series will take place in the Suirside carpark only from 5,45pm onwards, there will be no registration at the LIDL Carpark. We would ask all team captains to come early and register your teams and their predicted times each night. 

Please note closing date for entries is Friday 29th March. The teams can be emailed to me by Friday 29th March and the entry fees can be paid on any of the nights. Make the cheques payable to Clonmel Athletic Club

Course Preview....Directions and a full course preview can be seen HERE