Ever since the new Midleton Greenway was first mentioned, people have been wondering about the possibility of a 10-mile or half-marathon on it. Well here it is...
The inaugural Cork East Midleton 10 Mile Race will take place on the new Greenway on Sunday March 9th 2025 at 11am.
Entries: You can enter online HERE
Entry Fee: €25 (+ booking fee). Please Note: Entries Limited
The map above shows the route and it really is dead flat. The race starts at the start of the Midleton Greenway, goes as far as the old railway station in Mogeely and then turns back.
The turnaround point in Mogeely is shown below...
The route crosses one small country road and this will be manned by stewards. A view of the Greenway is shown below...
Nice and quiet. You run on the left on the way out, you run on the left on the way back.
There will also be a special beanie for all participants.
It's also worth mentioning that this is a fundraiser for a new athletics track in the East Cork region.
The group behind this is CEASC - Cork East Athletic Sporting Community. This is a big project and will take years before it's completed but this is a start.
Just one more thing. Everything is very close for the race. The race HQ is the GAA club which is across the road from the railway station. You go through the railway station and over the footbridge and you're at the start of the Midleton Greenway. More info below...
Info from the organisers.... This inaugural 10-mile race, takes place on Sunday, March 9th on the Midleton to Mogeely Greenway (that's 5 miles out and back). This flat, fast course is sure to set a new 2025 PB for many participants, and attract athletes from near and far.
A vibrant atmosphere is guaranteed along the race course, and the safety of the Greenway is ideal for families to come along and support competitors on the day.
But this isn't just another race; all proceeds will go towards delivering a regional athletic sporting hub to, and for, all communities of Cork East. This sporting hub will provide all weather and all year round, fully inclusive spaces, delivering opportunities for all ages and all abilities to enhance their physical and mental health, build friendships and strengthen communities through competitive and recreational sport.
Our team of race organisers have been busy planning this race for the past few months and are delighted with the support from Cork County Council, Iarnród Éireann and our race sponsor Eirgrid.
This is an Athletics Ireland registered event, hosted by Midleton AC in association with CEASC.
Route: The race will start on the new Greenway which is on the north side of the Midleton train station (Eircode: P25 RX85). Participants will then head east along the Greenway to Mogeely where they will turn and return to Midleton. This is as fast a course as you could get.
Start Area: Midleton Greenway at North Side of Midleton Train Station
Race HQ & Registration: Race HQ, Registration and Post Race Refreshments will be Midleton GAA Club (Eircode: P25 TD73) which is directly opposite the main entrance to Midleton Train Station.
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| Main Entrance to Midleton Train Station & Race HQ Midleton GAA Club |
Also the train from Cork which stops in Little Island, Glounthaune and Carrigtwohill will bring you directly to the race start and Registration HQ.
Prizes: Male & Female Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th place
Category Prizes:
Female: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each of the following age categories: O35, O40, O45, O50, O55, O60 & O65
Male: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each of the following age categories: O40, O45, O50, O55, O60, O65 & O70
Loads of Spot Prizes
Event Beanies: Each finisher will receive a Midleton 10 Beanie Hat
More details on the CEASC Website... https://www.ceasctrack.com/
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