Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: 2014 Ballyhoura Cork Road Race Series...May to Sept 2014

Thursday, May 01, 2014

2014 Ballyhoura Cork Road Race Series...May to Sept 2014

 In 2011, the Ballyhoura Active Series was established by Ballyhoura Failte with the aim of promoting physical activity and  tourism in the Ballyhoura Region, while, at the same time hoping that the events will be a positive social occasions for local communities. This is now the fourth year of the series and there are two on offer...one in Cork with 5 races and one in Limerick with another 5.

This is the one in Cork...



Map for the Ballyhoura Cork Series...


As you can see from the map above, the events are located in the northern part of Co.Cork and are within easy reach of people in Cork City and County as well as those in the surrounding counties. The flagship event of the series is of course the Charleville International Half-Marathon which is recognised as being one of the fastest Half-Marathon courses in the country.

All races in the series will have their courses measured accurately by Jones Counter and all have an Athletics Ireland licence. Post race refreshments will also be provided at all events.

Anyone completing any 5 races in either series will receive a special tech top.

For the duration of the race series, all of the information such as race flyers, directions, course previews will be available here as well of course, all of the results.

Details about the Ballyhoura Limerick Road Race Series can be found on the Running in Munster site.

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