Notice: IMRA 6.2km trail race in Rochestown Woods - Wed 3rd May 2023

IMRA are holding a 6.2km trail race in Garryduff Woods in Rochestown on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.

This woods is the largest woods within the city limits and is very popular with walkers. It's a hilly route so it would suit anyone that is comfortable running 10kms. 

On a sunny evening, it really is a lovely spot.

Enter here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2274

As with all IMRA events, an annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required.

Info from the organisers...

DESCRIPTION: Rochestown Woods
COUNTY: Cork
DATE: Wednesday 3 May, 2023
TIME:19:00
CLIMB (M):200 
DISTANCE (KM): 6.50
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
ENTRY CLOSES: 2023-05-02 18:00:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

GETTING THERE: Rochestown / Garryduff Woods is located to the south-east of Cork City.

Most people will probably be coming from the South Ring Road. At the Bloomfield Interchange, follow the signposts for Passage West. This will take you down the slip road by St. Patrick’s Church to a small roundabout. Take the Passage West exit and after almost 200m, take a right up Clarke’s Hill. You will see the signpost for Garryduff Sports centre and Mount Oval bar. At the end of this road, you come to a T-junction, the entrance to Rochestown Woods is straight ahead.

Unfortunately, parking facilities are not available at Garryduff Sports Centre so please do not park here. Parking is limited so car pool where possible. We suggest you park by Rochestown Inn (there is a car park across the road), along Upper Belmont Avenue or Upper Kensington. Please be considerate of local residents. NO PARKING IN THE LANE leading to the woods and under no circumstances is the lane to be blocked as urgent access may be required.