It looks as if this 5k near Barrycourt Castle in Carrigtwohill was a great success with 348 taking part....a huge number for a new race. Judging by the times, it looks like a fairly fast course.
So what did you think of this new race? Click on the comment link below.
The full results can be seen HERE
Very nice course, though I wouldn't say it's fast. Too much up and down for that.
ReplyDeleteBut...a well put together race with lots of people. I would do it again.
Gunnar from Norway
I thought this race was excellent. A huge amount of organisation was in evidence throughout the night- parking, road signs, marquees set up, all contributed to a very enjoyable evening. The castle was a fantastic setting for the race headquarters. The course was reasonably fast, i thought, with a sharp pull that we had to negotiate twice! Well done to all involved.
ReplyDeleteNice hill at around the 1 and 2 mile markers! Very well organised, good signposting to get to the race, and during the race, fast registration, beautiful race headquarters. They had a map of the course which was very helpful.
ReplyDeleteWould recommend to anyone. Hopefully will be on again next year.
Just want to congratulate all the organisers for last nights race. Long story short, but due to a knee problem I can only do a short race about once every six months, so this was my first race since Shanagarry back in December.
ReplyDeleteI choose it inparticular because it was a 5K. I think the cork running scene would benefit from a lot more 5K runs. Opens things up much more to first time runners.
Good scenery, good route, good stewards, good organisation.
Great Race!
good course. a bit narrow at the starting line but ok when things settle down.looking forward to next year.
ReplyDeleteAs a first time runner, I really enjoyed the event - very well organised, great setting in a castle and a friendly atmosphere. Will definitely run again.
ReplyDeleteIan O Brien.
The race was great fun. it was well organised coupled with the good weather,scenic surroundings and post race refreshments what more could you ask for. well done organisers
ReplyDeleteA great race... Well organised and the food was fab... Even the weather was well planned! Well done Carrigtwohill. Ciara
ReplyDeletethat was a fantastic race, despite the few hills it was in my opinion fast course. Well organised in beautifull surroundings + great weather. Big thanks to everyone involved in organisation and ofcourse to you John for all the info provided.
ReplyDeleteMaciej&Maggie Chojan
hi john did you get my comment on the race last nite.. from john g in cobh..
ReplyDeleteWonderful event,Very well organised,unique location beautiful area,great spread afterwards loads to go around even with such a big turn out.The two women doing the massages afterwards were very good i heard well done to them.The amount of stewards was incredible,Huge turn out for the walk which got under way well in advance of the race start,great credit due to the organisers,and the support from the locals was amazing,fantastic effort by all involved well done.
ReplyDeleteJohn Dunphy
Eagle A.C
Excellent race - great course, beautiful surroundings, fantastic organisation - results produced promptly - delicious refreshments. Perfect. Ann
ReplyDeletewhat a fine well organised road race on very well conditioned back roads mixed in with the lovely summer evening perfect weather conditions..well done too my son luke who ran his second 5km race in two yrs..24 minutes 12 seconds..five minutes faster than last year..lets hope this road race will continue for many years..well done everybody...
ReplyDeleteI only started running this year and I must say it was one of the best organised and also that hill was a bit of a killer the second time round but overall very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work John with the blog, its very interesting.