Race notice...Kinsale 5 mile road race - Sun 1st Sept 2013

This 5 mile road race is coming up in Kinsale on Sunday, the 1st of September at 11am. The course has been measured properly by a Jones Counter and it has an Athletics Ireland licence.

Registration for the race is at the grounds of Kinsale Rugby Club which is just to the east of the town. The race starts from here and takes in a loop to the north of Kinsale before a long gradual downhill to near sea level and a finish on the main quay in the town.

There is a shuttle bus service after the race to take runners and walkers the two miles back to the rugby clubhouse.

There is a free guided scenic 2 mile walk as well for families from the clubhouse to the finish line where they can then watch the runners come in.

Preview...A full preview of the course with maps, directions and photos can be seen HERE