Ballintotis is located just west of the town of Castlemartyr is is only about 17 minutes from the Jack Lynch Tunnel.
A preview of the course can be seen HERE
From the organisers...As in previous years the event will be held in conjunction of East Cork A.C and with the help of Ballycotton Running Promotions. Last year over 800 runners including the great Sonia O'Sullivan went to the start line.
Entry fee for the race is 10 euro which includes a free t shirt to all finishers. Please note there will be no online entry for the race. Entries will be taken on the previous evening Tuesday 15th April at Ballintotis Community Centre from 5pm to 7pm and and again at the same venue on race day from 1pm onwards.
This year the first man and the first lady across the line will receive a year's free membership of the magnificent Castlemarty Resort Leisure Centre. The second prizes will be weekend accommodation at the superb family friendly Trabolgan Holiday Centre.
Overall there will be prizes for the top 6 men and top 6 ladies with an extensive category prize list.
Please note proceeds from the race will go towards the continued development of Ballintotis Community Centre, which has recently been built.
-For more information on the big race please call 086-8778182.
* The traditional summer season in Cork usually starts with the Balintotis 4 mile in mid April and ends with the Ballycotton 5 mile race in late August.
An 8pm start is too late for a mid April race.It was very dark at finish last year.
ReplyDeleteSunset is around 8:35pm so as long as it starts on time then it shouldn't be an issue.
ReplyDeleteInteresting situation ! There will no doubt be some 9 to 10 minute mile runners so if it is a cloudy wet night they better bring along hihgh viz vests !
ReplyDeleteMaybe 7,30 start would be more prudent !
8pm is just right, thank you very much :-)
ReplyDeleteI havn't run this race before and am wondering about car parking?
ReplyDeleteAs soon as you get close to Ballintotis, they will have race stewards on the road directing traffic to the various car parks.
ReplyDelete8pm start. Crazy. It means over 800 people trying to get home/ leave the finishing area in the dusk/dark.
ReplyDeleteSimples to bring it forward by an hour and upset no-one.