Notice...Crosshaven 8km road race - Wed 29th Apr 2015

Last year, this race was held on a sunny evening at the end of April and it got a good turnout of over 200 runners. Building on that success, it is back again this year on Wednesday the 29th of April 2015 at 7:30 pm. Considering that Crosshaven is only a short drive from Cork City and Carrigaline, it should get a good turnout again.

The entry fee is €10 and you can pre-register if you want to via the Athletics Ireland website HERE

You can also of course enter on the day. The race has an Athletics Ireland licence and has been properly measured by Jones Counter.

As for the race course, it is a little different in that it is 8kms as opposed to 5 miles so it's like the GR8KM in Mitchelstown in that respect. The race starts in the square...up to Camden....back down....out past the Yacht Club and back to the finish in the square.

If it's a sunny evening then it should be a great spot for a race. More info on...
http://www.crosshaven8km.com/

You will find a preview of the course here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/01/cork072.html

Results of the Crosshaven 8k road race...Wed 30th Apr 2014

This was a brand new race on the calendar and it attracted a large crowd of 226 runners, a big number for it's first outing. Looking through the photos, it was obviously a lovely sunny evening for the race.

1st    Rory O'Sullivan    26.34
2nd    Eoin Casey    26.59
3rd    Andrew Mannix    27.37
1st    Deidre Nagle, Eagle AC    31.36
2nd    Sharon Woods, Mallow AC    32.50
3rd    Rosaleen McKeown, Leevale AC    33.25

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Gearóid Ó Laoi has a nice gallery HERE

Reminder...Crosshaven 8 km road race...Wed 30th Apr 2014

This is a new road race coming up in Crosshaven on Wednesday the 30th of April at 7:30pm. All those intending on taking part or viewing the Crosshaven 8km Road Race are asked to park in the RCYC car park which is at the entrance to the village. It will be signposted and stewards will be on hand. The car park is approx 800m from the start line.


The entry fee is €10 and the cut-off time for entries is 7:15pm sharp. Race HQ is at Pipers Amusement grounds where you can enter. Tea and refreshments after the race as well as a paid BBQ outside Cronins after the race.

You will find a preview of the course HERE

The race website is http://www.crosshaven8km.com/

Race notice...Crosshaven 8 km road race - Wed 30th Apr 2014

This a brand new race on the calendar and should be of interest to a lot of people. First off, Crosshaven is only a short drive from Cork City and Carrigaline and secondly, it's a lovely spot for a race.

The entry fee is €10 and you can pre-register if you want to. You can also of course enter on the day. The race has an Athletics Ireland licence and has been properly measured by Jones Counter. The race starts at 7:30pm.

As for the race course, it is a little different in that it's 8 kms as opposed to 5 miles so it's like the GR8KM in Mitchelstown in that respect. The race starts in the square...up to Camden....back down....out past the Yacht Club and back to the finish in the square.

If it's a sunny evening then it should be a great spot for a race. More info on...
http://www.crosshaven8km.com/

More info in later posts...

Race notice...GR8KM road race, Mitchelstown - Fri 9th Aug 2013

The 5th race of 7 in the Ballyhoura Cork Series is coming up on Friday, the 9th of August with the GR8KM. As the name suggests, it is an 8 km road race on the roads around Mitchelstown in North-East Cork. Considering it's proximity to the several major roads, it is likely to attract runners from North Cork, Limerick and Tipperary. 

With the M8 motorway, Mitchelstown is now only 50 kms or a 35-40 minute drive from Cork City so it's an option for city based runners as well.


The race is organised by Galtee Runners AC.

Prizes........1st 6 in ladies and men, ranging from €100 for 1st to €40 for 6th, 1st 2 in each of the usual categories and 1st wheelchair. There is also a bonus of €100 for setting a new course record. The current record is 25:06 for men while the current womens record is 29:29.

Entries....The entry fee is €10 at St.Fanahans College.

Parking.......From the organisers......Parking can  got at the school car park, church car park  or a few minutes away at the square in the centre of town and at the local Tesco store.

A full preview of the course with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE