Notice: IMRA Glensheskin Woods Half-Marathon nr Fermoy - Sat 30th Oct 2021

This might be of interest to those of you who want to try something different.

The Munster branch of IMRA are holding a trail half-marathon in Glensheskin Woods near Fermoy on Saturday the 30th of October 2021. Note that it starts at 7:30pm so torches are required!

This is very much in the same format as the popular Ballyhoura Moonlight Half-Marathon which takes place in the Summer months.

ENTRY HERE

Some details...

DESCRIPTION: Glensheshkin Woods Half Marathon

COUNTY: Cork

DATE: Saturday 30 October, 2021

TIME: 19:30

CLIMB (M): 300

DISTANCE (KM):21.00

MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked

GPS ALLOWED: Yes

ENTRY CLOSES: 2021-10-16 23:59:00

ENTRY LIMIT: 200

ENTRY COST: €30 Online entry only for this race.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:Mostly runnable trail, but will include some short challenging sections

GETTING THERE:Kilworth Woods, Kilworth, Co. Cork. From the square in the centre of the village, follow yellow Avondhu way-markers and the sign for Ballyporeen (15km). After 1km, turn left into Glensheskin Wood and walk over the bridge into the carpark.

Map showing location of start HERE

This is the souvenir race mug...

As with all IMRA events, annual membership costing €10 is required. They also have some requirements for the event such as wearing jackets, etc. See the race page HERE