Looking ahead to the 2020 Dungarvan 10 mile road race...Sun 2nd Feb 2020

The big race in Munster this weekend of course is the Dungarvan 10 mile road race and there are well over 1000 runners from Cork making the journey. The entry list is HERE

The weather conditions for the race look like it will be mild with temperatures around 10-11 deg C with a strong breeze from the west.

There is no rain forecast so it looks it will be dry.

The big issue weather wise is likely to be the wind. It's forecast to be around 30kph and that will certainly be a strong headwind from miles 3 to 5.

From miles 5 to 8, that wind will be behind the runners and it will lose a lot of its cooling effect. Those who are overdressed for the race may feel that it is very warm at that stage.

As it's so mild, I'd recommend a singlet or a short sleeve dry fit top. If you feel slightly cold at the start line then you're wearing just enough.

As for the course, it is the same as last year. The preview can be seen  here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/03/waterford009.html

In terms of Athletic Ireland clubs, these are the ones with 20 or more entries....

204 - West Waterford AC
100 - Clonmel AC
89 - Mallow AC
80 - Watergrasshill AC
66 - Midleton AC
60 - Youghal AC
53 - St.Finbarr's AC
53 - Eagle AC
52 - United Striders AC
49 - Kilkenny City Harriers
48 - Slaney Olympic AC (Wexford)
47 - Aghada RC
44 - St.Catherine's AC
43 - Grange Fermoy AC
42 - Ballintotis Fit4Life
42 - St.Nicholas AC
38 - Waterford AC
35 - Bweeng Trail Blazers
31 - Ballymore Cobh AC
28 - Carrick on Suir AC
26 - Leevale AC
26 - Bridevale AC (Rathcormac)
24 - Mt Hillary AC
21 - Togher AC

There are of course other running clubs like the Wibbly Wobbly Wonders, Happy Feet, Pat Walsh Running, etc which aren't listed.