tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post7622497897905544264..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Preview of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 1st May (2pm)John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1751395839838003402011-05-01T22:39:21.683+01:002011-05-01T22:39:21.683+01:0015 Euro is expensive for a race but in mitigation ...15 Euro is expensive for a race but in mitigation this race is flagged as a fund-raiser for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Other than the BHAA, there are few races now below €10, and most running were probably happy to "donate" the extra €5. There are also lots of more expensive races without such a good cause. I enjoyed the race - and the jog back!Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-62101642652194310992011-05-01T20:31:04.126+01:002011-05-01T20:31:04.126+01:00Even if some of the funds are going to Irish Motor...Even if some of the funds are going to Irish Motor Neuron Disease association...I dont think that 15 euros can be justified for a 5Mile Race...where the runners get a high-ves vest for taking part.....these come free in a lot of places nowdays !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-50794908041219538162011-05-01T19:53:46.271+01:002011-05-01T19:53:46.271+01:00I'm from Newmarket myself (but living in East ...I'm from Newmarket myself (but living in East Cork) and wanted to do this one, but petrol and the silly race fee put me off. Last week the Kiskeam to Boher race was the same cost and they only had 60ish runners. You would think that they would have copped that €15 was too much when there's plenty of races in Cork for €8/5.<br /><br />I know there was a bus to be paid for and the free Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-48473790309737044812011-05-01T00:47:26.322+01:002011-05-01T00:47:26.322+01:00€15 for a 5 miler? You're havin' a laugh!...€15 for a 5 miler? You're havin' a laugh! Would be surprised if there's many there tomorrow...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89011368300104501522011-04-30T23:16:41.600+01:002011-04-30T23:16:41.600+01:00i agree about the price. I live in Kanturk and me ...i agree about the price. I live in Kanturk and me and 3 other members of my family were going to do the race but then we heard about the price. It would cost us 60 euro - forget it.Orlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247340818656425931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-43755632609058712622011-04-29T22:59:23.685+01:002011-04-29T22:59:23.685+01:0015 euro is nuts for a 5 mile race,not to mention p...15 euro is nuts for a 5 mile race,not to mention petrol if your coming from Cork,I'm staying away from this one,BHAA 6 mile race is coming up soon for a handy entry fee of a fiver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com