Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: Notice : Coachford 5 mile road race - Thurs 11th July 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Notice : Coachford 5 mile road race - Thurs 11th July 2019

The annual Coachford Autumn Festival 5 mile road race to the west of Cork City is coming up on Thursday the 11th of July 2019.



This should be particular interest to anyone west of the city as there aren't that many races in this particular area.

The entry fee is €12 online or €15 on the night. They will also be selling a limited number of t-shirts on the night for €10 extra. There is also a medal for all finishers.

From the organisers...*Registration in Coachford GAA Complex from 6pm. €15 Entry on the night , Chip Timing. Race Starting @ 8pm Sharp, Fully Stewarded. (Course measured with Jones Counter by Kevin Cummins)

Thursday the 11th July will again see the village of Coachford hosting top athletes and fun runners  from all over the  Cork and Munster region to take part in this award winning race .Voted best 5 mile road race in  2017 and again in 2018. This event is all part of the Coachford family festival hosted by Broomhill vintage club ,where all funds are directed to charity ,with over  €120,000 raised to date. 

This year we are supporting local man John Kennedy  who fell from a ladder on the 8th Oct 2018 and is now paralyzed from the waist down .This accident has been life altering for both John and his wife Ina and family .Please come out and support a great cause and have a great evening with family and friends  in Coachford.

Plus perpetual shield and a cash price of €100  for the club with the most people attending on the night walking or running


€15 on the day registration OR €12 online. All online registrations entered into a draw for a family pass to Ballyhass, Coachford. We will have some t-shirts on the night for you to purchase on a first come first served basis.

https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/COACHFORD5mileroadrace2019

Preview......More info about the course including maps and photos can be seen HERE


Prize info below...

€15 ON THE DAY / €12 ONLINE OR €10 FOR WALK (KIDS ARE FREE FOR WALK)
€100 CASH PRIZE - COURSE RECORD MALE: 26:17
€100 CASH PRIZE - COURSE RECORD FEMALE: 31:31

ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ENTERED INTO THE DRAW FOR A FAMILY PASS TO BALLYHASS COACHFORD OR OVER NIGHT STAY FOR TWO AT  THE ROCHESTOWN PARK HOTEL AND MORE SPOT PRIZES!

 1ST PRIZE IS AN OVER NIGHT STAY FOR TWO AT  THE ROCHESTOWN PARK HOTEL + €100 CASH - MALE / FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES
 2ND €100 CASH MALE/ FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES
 3RD €75 CASH MALE /FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES
 4TH €50 CASH MALE /FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES
 5TH €30 CASH MALE /FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES
 6TH €25 CASH MALE /FEMALE PLUS TROPHIES

1ST LOCAL MALE / FEMALE CASH PLUS TROPHIES
JUVENILE 1ST 2ND 3RD MALE/ FEMALE (NATIONAL  SCHOOL AGE)
JUNIOR 1ST 2ND 3RD MALE/FEMALE UNDER 16

 Both juvenile and junior are sponsored by Ballyhass Aquapark, Coachford.

AGE CATEGORIES WINNERS - 1ST / 2ND
OVER 35 F
OVER 40 M/F
OVER 45 M/F
OVER 50 M/F
OVER 55 M/F
OVER 60 M/F
OVER 65 M/F

OVER 70 M/F
WHEELCHAIR  1ST  2ND  3RD

1ST MALE TEAM OF 4 - CASH PLUS TROPHIES
1ST FEMALE TEAM OF 4 - CASH PLUS TROPHIES
1ST / 2ND WEST MUSKERRY MALE/FEMALE TROPHIES

OPTION TO PURCHASE T-SHIRTS UPON REGISTRATION AND BESPOKE MEDAL FOR ALL FINISHERS.

 We have shower and changing facilities available at the local GAA complex . Race is 8pm sharp, refreshments served afterwards in the GAA hall.

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