As you can see from the chart about, it's the lowest number in about a decade.
The question is why? A drop of 5-10% is one thing but a drop of 29% is something else. The weather was overcast but fine for a road race. The county Masters Cross Country was on the same day so perhaps that had an impact but then again, last year it clashed with the Senior Cross Country. Is the new parkrun in the city having on impact on race numbers? I'm not sure what the reason is but it's still a suprise.
1 Eric Curran M1 00:19:49 UCC STUDENT
2 Tim O'Donoghue M2 00:20:03 EMC
3 Danny Smith M3 00:21:27 Team Adidas
37 Ciara Murphy 00:26:37 Temp Reg
56 Ann Bamford 00:28:06 Temp Reg
62 Adelle O'Connor 0/40I F1 00:28:27 O'Connor Hc
The full results can be seen HERE
Photos...
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE
6 comments:
There are too many races.Halloween probably didn't help, but people can't take part in races every week, never mind more than once a week.
I think u will see a drop in BHAA races at weekends due the new park runs not so much with the top runners but with the beginners
i dont agree. There are plenty races, and that gives runners plenty choice.
Some like to run once per week, some more. Its a buyers market !
Uh Regardless of numbers, todays event was superb, decent prizes and spots and very well organised, BHAA are by far the best for local events at low cost entry fees.Parkrun is great, I have 64 done to date but I wouldn't miss a BHAA event for one to be honest, no comparison nothing like a proper road race.Well done to Kevin Cummins and crew and to Jimmy Murray.
Dublin marathon recovery also a factor, good point re the park runs though also John
It was my 1st time doing this race and I did enjoy it. I also do the park runs on Saturday. So I don't think there is too many races. As previous posters said pick and choose the one you want to do. Its nice to have a few Sunday morning races to do. Well done to all doing it and to the marshals . Last 200 meters were a bit dodgy road uneven but the tea and biccies were lovely.
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