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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Race notice...Cloyne 5k road race - Wed 8th Aug 2012

The Cloyne 5k takes place in East Cork on Wednesday, the 8th of August at 7:30pm. As races go, this is a reasonably flat and fast course. There are no real hills as such, just a few short sections where the road rises by a few metres at most. Outside of the Marina course in Cork City, it doesn't get much flatter. If you want to try for a fast 5k time, then this is the one to do.

If you are coming from the Cork city, then Cloyne is just a 22-25 minute drive from the Jack Lynch tunnel. Considering the number of runners within say a 30 minute drive of it, the race is likely to attract a large crowd.

Please note that the race is only open to contestants aged 14 or over. Headphones are also not allowed.

More details in the preview before the race.


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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous2/8/12 10:11 pm

    can children aged 14 or under therefore run at the 18:30 start ? its really disappointing that children have been excluded from what was a lovely family occassion.5k is a perfect distance for kids who want to excercise and it should be promoted

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  2. John Desmond5/8/12 9:05 am

    Children aged under 14 cannot run at the 6:30pm start as that is a walk only.

    If you have any questions regarding under 14's then you should give the organisers a call...(Phone number shown in race flyer)

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  3. Anonymous6/8/12 11:33 am

    I'm a male runner age 40 recently started running. I can do 5k in about 30 mins. Is that too slow for this race? Don't want to look ridiculous and roll in last

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  4. John Desmond6/8/12 12:51 pm

    The race is open to all types of runners....from the very fast to someone just jogging around. The slowest times will probably be around the 35-37 minute mark. Everyone runs their own race so there is no shame in finishing last or near the back. The main thing is that you take part.

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  5. Anonymous6/8/12 6:48 pm

    Do you register on the night? Also can you post directions? And will there be ample parking and changing facilities? Thanks.

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  6. Anonymous7/8/12 2:02 am

    What's the position re no headphones?? I always run with my iPod!!!

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  7. Anonymous7/8/12 1:22 pm

    It seems the headphones thing is to prevent you being too careless getting in other runners way etc. I too normally run with an iPod and find it hard now to do it without the music

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