The inaugural Killeagh 4 mile road race was held on Sunday the 13th of March 2016 and attracted a field of 246 runners. In contrast to the Ballycotton 10 last weekend, the weather was dry and mild and made for pleasant conditions for runners and spectators alike.
The race attracted some of the top runners in Cork with Colm Sheehan of Leevale AC winning the men's race. Colm finished 3rd recently in the 3000m at the National Senior Indoor Track & Field Championships in Athlone.
The women's race was won by Aoife Cooke of Youghal AC who of course won the Ballycotton '10' last weekend.
1 Colm Sheehan Leevale AC 19:25 Senior Male (1)
2 Damien Murphy West Waterford AC 21:38 Senior Male (2)
3 Darragh Canavan Leevale AC 22:23 Senior Male (3)
6 Aoife Cooke Youghal AC 23:14 Senior Female (1)
16 Andrea Bickerdike Leevale AC 24:34 Senior Female (2)
18 Niamh O'Sullivan An RÃocht AC 24:48 Ages 50-54 (1) Female (3)
The final results can be seen HERE
(Updated Mon 8:50am)
Photos......(Updated Sun @9pm)
1) There are 300+ photos on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE
2) Dave O'Brien Photography has a small gallery HERE
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| Members of Youghal AC before the race |
Those results are slightly off John. Winner was 19:25.3. Sports Timing are amending. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat race and great day for a race. Although I think there may be a problem with some of the times. As I was crossing the line, the timer was at 28.00 min mark, my watch has it down as 28.03, but the results show me at 28.14. Definitely too big of a difference.
ReplyDeleteGreat day for a race. Well organized race well supported and a nice course. Hopefully it will be back next year Congrats to all involved in the organizing cake makers tea makers and supporters.
ReplyDeleteGreat course and very nice food and drinks after well done to all. Only issue is timing, I was given plus 15 seconds on the clock which was in line with Garmin.
ReplyDeleteThink leading womens times were off as well they were 12/15 seconds faster than times shown.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and thank you to all involved in the race this morning, most enjoyable. Let's hope it will be back next year.
ReplyDeleteNice day...well organised parking and registration..easy to access start line...nice course...water on the course and at the finish line...easy to get a cuppa..sit in car and drive off...very very enjoyable, well run and good value....well done killeagh ..I'll be back
ReplyDeleteNice day...well organised parking and registration..easy to access start line...nice course...water on the course and at the finish line...easy to get a cuppa..sit in car and drive off...very very enjoyable, well run and good value....well done killeagh ..I'll be back
ReplyDeleteThis was a great race, on nice quiet roads, with ample parking for all, and good food afterwards.
ReplyDeleteHowever I agree with the comments that timing is not correct ?
I am listed 11.5 seconds slower than my Garmin result.
Well done to Killeagh GAA, and all their helpers from Youghal AC.
These are not the final results because they are still 10 or 11 seconds off why can't they get this right
ReplyDeleteThe final results are up now. Mon 8:50am
ReplyDeleteGreat race and great atmosphere and delighted to see the updated results are correct. The spread after was top class and very well organised for a first race. Will definitely be back next year.
ReplyDeleteJust checked my time again now and it is spot on (was out on the first set of results). Great that they corrected it.
ReplyDeleteThe reception afterwards (food, tea) was amazing -well done to all involved. Having some scouts there with water was brilliant too as it was nice to have a quick sip of water on what was a warm enough day. A great event all round -take a bow Killeagh.
Very well organised , well marshalled and a lovely cuppa after with some nice cakes. See you next year please god.
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