In an effort to attract more members, some the athletic clubs in West Cork have come together and started a race series for club runners. While each race is open to anyone to run in, the scoring system will apply only to west Cork club runners.
1st , 2nd , 3rd prizes can only be won by a member of a west cork athletics team in the March Dunmanway road race and the Cross Country Race in September. Dunmanway 10k, Courtmacsherry 10k and Bantry prizes can be claimed by any runner.
For more info on the series, click HERE
Dunmanway 2m & 4m road race - Sun 20th March 2011...
There will be a race in Dunmanway on Sunday the 20th of March at 12 noon. The race will be a 2 mile distance for women (1 lap), and 4 miles for men – 2 laps. Note that the distances are approximate. Race start will take place at the Kilbarry Road, Dunmanway.
This is mainly a race between members of West Cork clubs and 1st , 2nd , 3rd prizes can only be won by a member of a west cork athletics team. Note however that anyone can run in the races and all are welcome. The entry fee is only a few Euro.
Great to see an initiative like this to boost club athletics in West Cork!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! I think it would be fantastic to see a cross country graded league happen in Cork pre cross country season. I hear a lot of non club runners mention that they would love to try cross country. Having an open invitation to cross country races might encourage people to join a club. The graded track meets were a great success last year.
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