Results of the Ballinotois 4-mile road race - Thurs 23rd Apr 2026

The 2026 edition of the Ballintotis 4-mile road race was held on Thurs 23rd of April in almost perfect conditions. 

A total of six athletes managed to break 20 minutes which shows the quality of the field including Niamh Allen pictured above who set a new national record for the distance.

There were almost 1200 finishers this year and almost identical to 2025. As the chart below shows, it was the third highest ever and the last three years have been very good with pretty much 1200 every year.

A typical club race might get something like 300 runners so the Ballintotis numbers just show how exceptional it is.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Jeremiah SHEEHAN #1145  MS North Cork A.C. M MS 19:18 
2 Sean DOYLE #673 M35 Cork City A.C. M MS 19:29 
3 David CARTER #583 MS Galway City Harriers A.C. M MS 19:36 
4 Niamh ALLEN #2 FS Leevale A.C. F FS 19:50 
22 Jessica COYNE #72 FS Leevale A.C. F FS 21:47 
24 Hannah STEEDS #1166 FS Leevale A.C. F FS 22:01 

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Mick Dooley has some pre-races photos HERE and post race photos HERE

First 3 men (L-R)... Sean Doyle 2nd, Jeremiah Sheehan 1st & David Carter 3rd

First 3 women (L-R)... Jessica Coyne 2nd, Niamh Allen 1st & Hannah Steeds 3rd

Results & Photos of the Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Wed 16th Apr 2025

As always, there was a big turnout for the annual Ballintotis 4-mile road race with 1200 runners crossing the finish line. 

Top 3 men & women...

1 Ryan CREECH Leevale A.C. M MS 524 19:05
2 Sean DOYLE Cork City A.C. M MS 578 19:21
3 Michael HARTY East Cork A.C. M M40 344 19:30
1 Fiona EVERARD Bandon A.C. F FS 1334 21:41
2 Emma FITZPATRICK Leevale A.C. F FS 113 23:20
3 Sharon RYNNE Leevale A.C. F F35 315 23:43

Full results HERE

As can be seen from the chart above, 2025 was the second highest ever in terms of numbers. It's a credit to the Ballintotis organisers that a small community in east Cork can get such big numbers for an evening road race.

Photos... (Updated 18th Apr 10pm)

1) Mick Dooley has some photos of the start HERE , start group start line photos HERE ,finish line photos HERE and some post race HERE 

2) Joe Murphy has a gallery of the prize winners HERE , pre-race HERE, 

race start 1 HERE, race start 2 HERE, 

finish 1 HERE, finish 2 HERE, finish 3, finish 4, finish 5, finish 6, finish 7, finish 8, finish 9, finish 10, finish 11, finish 12, finish 13, 

Video...

Start of the 2025 Ballintotis race...

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First 3 men (L-R)... Michael Harty 3rd, Ryan Creech 1st & Sean Doyle 2nd

First 3 women (L-R)... Sharon Rynne 3rd, Fiona Everard 1st & Emma Fitzpatrick 2nd

Notice: Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Wed 16th April 2025

As the evenings gradually begin to get brighter, it's good to look forward to the Ballintotis 4-mile road race in east Cork. The race is on Wed 16th April 2025 at 7:45pm.

Note two things... it's on a Wednesday instead of the usual Thursday and the race will have a new start time of 7:45pm as opposed to the traditional 8pm. This is an important consideration if you're coming from the city and going through the tunnel. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time.

Enter HERE

From the organisers... Ballintotis Road Race - All Set For Year 14

Results of the Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Thurs 18th Apr 2024

There was a big turnout for this years Ballintotis 4-mile road race on Thursday 18th April 2024 with 1166 runners crossing the finish line, a big jump of 38% on the number last year.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Sean DOYLE C M35 Cork City A.C. M MS 586 (19:16) 19:23
2 Paul HARTNETT C MS East Cork A.C. M MS 680 (19:26) 19:32
3 Ryan MCCARTHY C MJ Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. M MJ 840 (19:39) 19:40
39 Hannah STEEDS C FS Leevale A.C. F FS 1136 (22:20) 22:22
71 Nadine FORDE C F40 Leevale A.C. F F40 633 (23:36) 23:37
72 Michelle KENNY C F40 Leevale A.C. F F40 771 (23:36) 23:38

Full results HERE

Photos... 
1) Mick Dooley has a gallery of photos HERE

Top 3 women in the 2024 Ballintotis 4-mile road race (L-R) Nadine Forde 2nd, Hannah Steeds 1st & Michelle Kenny 3rd.

First man... Sean Doyle

Race day info for the Ballintotis 4-mile race on Thurs 18th April 2024

The big evening race in Cork this week is the Ballintotis 4-mile near Castlemartyr. This one always gets a big crowd and this year will be no different.

Note the change in car parks below, everything now is to the east of the church.

You can still enter online HERE

From the organisers... It's been a busy few weeks in Ballintotis as the local committee advance plans for this year's 4 Mile Road Race, which is set to bring huge crowds to the picturesque venue this Thursday.  Bad weather has obviously hampered plans for a number of weeks, but once again the local community have come to the fore in various ways. 

This year, all participants are asked to please take special note of the traffic arrangements and the location of CAR PARKS, some of  which have changed from previous years,  In particular, motorists travelling from the Midleton direction, should be aware that their access point to the venue will for the most part of the evening,  be at the CASTLEMARTYR SIDE of Loughaderra Lake.  There is no right turn from the Main Road to Race HQ.

A special appeal is sent to everybody to please make a big effort to carpool and because of the large entry, please arrive early. Car parks will open at 5.30pm.

2024 will see the Ballintotis Race incorporate the County Road Championships for the first time ever, which will add an extra dimension to this huge sporting and social occasion

Some great action is expected in the race itself with many well known names in the line up.   Whilst the majority of entries have now been received online,  limited walk-in entries will also be taken from 1pm up until 7.30pm in Ballintotis on race day.  Number collection is available at the same time and entries/number collection is also open from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday evening. 

We urge as many people as possible to make use of these extended times for number pick up.

Before all the race action at 8pm, it's a 6pm  start for the community walk, with refreshments served immediately afterwards for walkers on their return  to the Community Centre.

Runners will receive their buff once they cross the finish line, whilst refreshments as usual will be served in Ballintotis Community Centre.  Prize giving will take place in the marquess at the front of the Community Centre at approx 9.10pm.  

Looking forward to seeing you all in Ballintotis on Thursday evening.

Enquiries to 086-8778182

Notice: Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Thurs 18th April 2024

You know Summer is on the way when we start looking at evening road races and they don't get much bigger than the Ballintotis 4-mile near Castlemartyr in East Cork. It's coming up this year on Thursday 18th of April 2024 at 8pm.

Entries HERE

Info from the organisers... Ballintotis 4 Mile 2024

Update: 10th April... Course Record Bonus Announced For Ballintotis 4 Mile Race - With just over a week to go to the Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race, the organisers have confirmed that there will be a course record bonus of 250 euro for the first man and lady to break the existing respective records.  

These are 19.11 set by Ryan Creech last year and 21.21 set by his Leevale colleague Lizzy Lee in 2016. Don't forget there are great individual prizes for the first six male and female runners across the line, first to third prizes in all age categories and team prizes (outside of first 6). 

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The 13th running of the Ballintotis 4 mile road race, hosted by Ballintotis Area Community Council and held in association with East Cork AC, will take place this year on Thursday April 18th (starting time 8pm.)   

Results & Photos of the Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Thurs 20th Apr 2023

First place finish for Ryan Creech in the 2023 Ballintotis 4-mile road race with a time of 19m 11s

A big crowd of 842 runners turned out for this years Ballintotis 4-mile road race in East Cork on what turned out to be a cool but sunny evening. The strong easterly breeze from earlier in the day had subsided a lot by the evening time and conditions were ideal for a road race.

As always, the organisation of the Ballinotois race was top notch. You could see that weeks and months of work had gone into the preparation for this race.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Ryan CREECH Leevale A.C. M MS 5424 19:11
2 Jake O'REGAN St. Johns A.C. M MS 5888 19:32
3 Ger FORDE Kilkenny City Harriers A.C. M MS 5883 19:41
37 Lizzie LEE Leevale A.C. F F40 5580 22:09
42 Fiona SANTRY East Cork A.C. F F35 5833 22:36
57 Sharon RYNNE Kilmurray Ibrick N.Clare A.C. F F35 5775 23:43

The full results are up on the MyRunResults website HERE

Photos...

1) There are a limited number of photos up on the Running in Cork Facebook page
a) Pre race photos
b) Start line photos (...in fading light)
c) Some of the faster runners with about 1km to go
d) Some of the prize giving photos for the top runners

Video... Race video below...

Interview: Barry Drake of Community Radio Youghal interviews the winners Ryan Creech & Lizzie Lee.

First place finish for Lizzie Lee with a time of 22m 09s

Togher on tour

Fiona Santry of East Cork AC was the 2nd woman home

Notice: Ballintotis 4-mile road race - Thurs 20th April 2023

The Ballintotis 4-mile road race is coming up on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 8pm. This race is notable for two main reasons...

1) It's the first 4-mile evening road race in Cork after the clocks change.

2) It's the biggest 4-mile road race in Cork.

The entry link is HERE

There's always a great buzz at this race as it's one of the first big evening races in daylight.

Updates below...

Results & Photos of the Ballintotis 4-mile - Thurs 21st April 2022

Start of the 2022 Ballintotis 4-mile road race

The ever popular Ballintotis 4-mile road race was held on Thursday the 21st of April 2022 near Castlemartyr in East Cork with a total of 812 runners crossing the finish line.

The men's race was hotly contested with the first 4 men in a tight bunch with just 1100m to go. 

It was only near the end of the race that the group began to split and Michael Harty pulled away from the rest to cross the finish line first.

Lizzie Lee was a comfortable winner in the women's race with a time of 22m 30s.

Top 6 men & women...
 1 Michael HARTY 00:19:18 00:19:18 589 M M40 East Cork AC
2 Tim O'DONOGHUE 00:19:28 00:19:28 798 M MS East Cork AC
3 Niall SHANAHAN 00:19:31 00:19:31 1136 M M40 An Bru AC
4 Paul HARTNETT 00:19:41 00:19:41 588 M MS East Cork AC
5 James MCCARTHY 00:19:57 00:19:57 1140 M MS East Cork AC
6 Conor MCCAULEY 00:19:58 00:19:59 702 M MS Leevale AC
29 Lizzie LEE 00:22:19 00:22:20 671 F F40 Leevale AC
50 Linda O'SULLIVAN 00:23:55 00:23:57 866 F F50 Watergrasshill AC
55 Breda GAFFNEY 00:24:12 00:24:13 564 F F45 Mallow AC
62 Jen PRESTON 00:24:24 00:24:27 890 F FS Liffey Valley AC
63 Carmel CROWLEY 00:24:28 00:24:29 488 F F50
72 Rosaleen MACKEOWN 00:24:55 00:24:58 685 F F45 Leevale AC

Full results on the MyRunResults website HERE

Photos...

1) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE

2) MyRunResults have some finish line photos HERE

3) There is a small gallery up on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE

Video...

The organisers have a 1-hour video of the event below...

Photos...

Kenneth Kelleher (14th) & Michael Harty (1st) of East Cork AC before the start of the race

Sisters Rosaleen MacKeown (6th woman) & Lizzie Lee (1st woman)

JUST UNDER 1-MONTH TO GO TO BALLINTOTIS RACE DAY: APRIL 21st 2022

From the organisers: The countdown is now accelerating to the this year's Ballintotis Road Race which takes place on Thursday April 21st.

A huge thanks is extended  to sponsors and athletes  who attended the recent photocall by the lakeside in Ballintotis, 

Picture shows - Barry Hennessy of Castlemartyr Resort with Sylvie O Mahony and Kieran O'Sullivan of the Ballintotis 4-mile race committee.  Once again the mens and ladies winners in 2022 will scoop the top prize of an overnight stay for 2 at the Resort.

 Over 650 online entries have been received.  Intending participants are encouraged to enter today at the following link

https://www.myrunresults.com/events/ballintotis_4_mile_road_race/4360/details

A reminder that the big race begins at 8pm, whilst the usual Walk will start at 6pm. Entry for the walk will only be taken from 5pm onwards on the day of event.

In total nearly 1,300 people ran in the 10th anniversary race in 2019 whilst close on 150 took part in the community walk. All indications suggest another big entry will take part this year.

More info in this previous post... https://corkrunning.blogspot.com/2022/02/notice-ballintotis-4-mile-road-race.html

Notice: Ballintotis 4 mile road race - Thurs 21st Apr 2022

You know Summer is on the way when we start talking about evening races! The Ballintotis 4-mile in East Cork is coming up on  Thursday the 21st of April at 8pm.

Entries... These open on Friday 4th February. Link... https://www.myrunresults.com/events/ballintotis_4_mile_road_race/4360/details

Info from the organisers... The 11th running of the  Ballintotis 4 mile road race, hosted by Ballintotis Area Community Council and held in association with East Cork AC, will take place this year on Thursday April 21st (starting time 8pm.)   The organising committee are delighted to be back again on the race calendar, following the enforced break due to the covid pandemic  in 2020 and 2021.

In 2010, the first staging of the race took place and attracted 425 runners, a figure which at that time well exceeded the organisers' expectations. 

 Our last race in 2019 which was our 10th anniversary race saw a record breaking 1240 finishers.

That aforementioned 2010 race got fund raising underway for Ballintotis Community Centre which has since been built and is now the hub of the race.. The event formerly took place in Castlemartyr, but East Cork AC moved the race to Ballintotis, which has proved a hugely popular location, with the venue boasting in excess of 1,000 participants on a number of occasions. The scenic 4 mile loop includes a lap of road bordering Loughaderra Lake in the closing stages. 

Great Prize List... Again this year's race offers great value for money with a very attractive prize structure overall and a full list of category prizes in all age groups (1st 2nd and 3rd) as well as the opportunity to win one of the many spot prizes on offer. 

Castlemartyr Resort will again sponsor the top prize of overnight accomodation for 2 people both the male and female winners. 

Trabolgan Holiday Village have again confirmed that they will sponsor a  Family Weekend Away or Mid Week stay for both the race runner up and ladies runner up.   Once more Garryvoe Hotel Leisure Centre have come on board with a magnificent prize for the third runners home, in the shape of six months membership to their superb facility.  

As well as the famous Ballintotis Buff again kindly sponsored by Simon Ahern of  Ahern's Centra, J.J Coppingers', Midleton are again on board to help sponsor a goody bag for all finishers.

Registration Update... Registration is open on line from Friday February 4th.   Registration costs 15 euro  including service charge, with the option of  availing of your race number being posted out for an additional cost (+€2.50).  Alternatively you may collect your number on race day in Ballintotis Community Centre from 1pm onwards.

Please enter   on  www.myrunresults.com   

Exciting Race History

In the inaugural race James McCarthy took top spot with a time of 19:54. McCarthy went onto win the race a remarkable eight times in a row, his best time being 19:23 set in 2016. Then in 2018 ... a new man was on the podium as another East Cork A.C competitor Michael Harty won in style and in the process set a new course record of 19:15, with the previous record also being broken by Sergiu Ciobanu who was runner up. Our last race in 2019 saw a new name on the roll of honour - as yet another East Cork Man - Kevin O'Brien broke the tape in a time of 20.13.

The entry was a remarkable 1,170 runners in 2015.  Irish Olympian Sonia O Sullivan was among those taking part  that year following up on her previous visit in 2013.  

Fellow Olympian Lizzy Lee from Leevale is the ladies course record holder (21:22), with her Irish International colleague Claire McCarthy posting the second fastest time around the course.   Fiona Santry of East Cork A.C made it back to wins in the ladies race in 2019 to complete a fine double..

More Information... Anybody requiring further information on this year's race can e-mail their query to ballintotisrace@gmail.com or call 086 8778182. . 

***Updated race info will be issued nearer the event.

Race enquiries to 086-8778182

https://www.ballintotis.com/

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Location... Ballintotis is located just west of Castlemartyr in East Cork.

Preview......You can see a preview of the course HERE

Please arrive early as very large entry expected.

Where it all began - the start of the very first Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race in 2010.

The success of the Ballintotis event which was brought to the picturesque venue by East Cork A.C in 2010, is due to a number of factors. It's fair to say that the generous sponsorship and backing from the local business community has been a key component in it's rise and with this in mind, the local Ballintotis Race Committee wish to acknowledge again the wonderful backing of the their sponsors.

Here are some updates and advice for those taking part  this year in the race or walk or indeed coming to watch the action.

Car Parks
There will be a number of  main Car Parks for runners and walkers and these will be located in close proximity to the Race HQ at Ballintotis Community Centre. At various times, different Car Parks may be prioritised to cater for traffic flow - so the advise is to please follow the instructions of gardai and stewards who will be on duty. In relation to the Car Parks on race route – cars  will not be allowed exit until all runners have passed.

Race Start/Finish
The race begins at 8pm sharp – the Start Line is approx 200 meters from the Church on way to the main Road. The Finish Line is in front of the Church. ALL RUNNERS ARE ASKED TO BEGIN THE RACE IN THE TIME ZONE, WHICH REFLECTS THEIR EXPECTED FINISHING TIME. The year’s race is again chipped timed by Ronan Wogan and the team at myrunresults and as always there will be with timing mats at the start and finish line.

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All Race Enquiries to 086-8778182

Friday Jigsaw: Pre-race at the 2017 Ballintotis 4-mile

For this weeks jigsaw, we go back to before the start of the 2017 Ballintotis 4-mile road race. Photo by Mick Dooley.

You can find the 130-piece jigsaw HERE

Notice: Ballintotis 4 mile road race - Thurs 16th Apr 2020

You know Summer is on the way when we start talking about evening races! The first 4-mile evening race of 2020 in Cork is coming up on  Thursday the 16th of April at 8pm.

Update: Mon 9th March - Online entries are now open... https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Ballintotis4Mile2020

Info from the organisers... This year's Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race will take place on Thursday April 16th with an 8pm start. After last year's record entry of 1,240 for the 10th Anniversary Race, another very large crowd is expected for this year's event. Online entry opens on Monday March 9th and all those who avail of this option will automatically be entered into a draw for an overnight stay for two people at the splendid Garryvoe Hotel.
So save the date in the running diary and enjoy another great sporting and social occasion in Ballintotis.  Again this year there will be  a free running buff for all finishers and a comprehensive overall and category prize list.  This year there is a minimum age limit of 16 years on the race.

Race enquiries to 086-8778182

https://www.ballintotis.com/

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Notice : Ballintotis 4 mile road race - Wed 17th Apr 2019

The big race this week is of course the Ballintotis 4 mile which is on Wednesday the 17th of April at 8pm. See all the latest info below...

After a long winter of dark evenings, it's time to look ahead to the upcoming summer season of evening road races. In Cork, the tradition was been that the Ballintotis 4 mile opens the summer season of evening races and the Ballycotton 5 at the end of August used to bring it to a close.

This year, the Ballintotis 4 mile will be held on Wednesday the 17th of April 2019 at 8pm.

You can also enter on the evening of the race. Please note there is no online entry for walkers, who register on the evening of the race in Ballintotis

Preview......You can see a preview of the course HERE

Latest Info from the organisers below...

Ballintotis Fit4Life raise €1500 for Pieta House

Ballintotis Fit 4 Life committee and members held a Relay race in East Cork on Thursday the 27th of December 2018 and raised a massive €1500 for Pieta House.

They have a small gallery of photos HERE

Results & Photos of the Ballintotis 4 mile road race...Thurs 19th Apr 2018

It seemed only appropriate that the warmest day of the year so far in 2018 also coincided with the first major race of the Summer road race season in Cork with a whopping 826 runners taking part. Conditions were almost perfect with some nice sunshine for the whole race, something we haven't seen a lot of of late.

It was also a big race for East Cork AC after two of their members took the respective titles. Michael Harty's time of 19:15 was also a new course record while Fiona Santry won the women's race for the first time.

1 Michael HARTY    00:19:15 512    M (1)    MS (1)    East Cork AC
2 Sergiu CIOBANU 00:19:22 654    M (2)    MS (2)    Clonliffe Harriers AC
3 James MCCARTHY 00:20:08 1    M (3)    MS (3)    East Cork AC
36 Fiona SANTRY    00:23:42 F (1)    FS (1)    East Cork AC
39 Ann GEARY    00:24:23 115    F (2)    F35 (1)    Midleton AC
61 Evelyn Cashman    00:25:06 671    F (3)    F45 (1)    Youghal AC

Full results HERE

Photos... (Updated 10pm Fri 20th Apr 2018)
1) There are 4 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Pre-race
...b) Start
...c) 1km from the finish
...d) Prizes
2) Michael Buckley has a gallery HERE
3) Dave O'Brien has a gallery HERE

Online entries for the Ballintotis 4 mile close midnight Mon 16th Apr

The big race this week of course is the annual Ballintotis 4 mile in East Cork. This race and its predecessor the Castlemartyr 4 mile have a long history going back many years and are recognised as the official start of the evening road race season in Cork.

Please note that online entries for the Ballintotis 4 mile close at midnight on Monday 16th April.

Please log on to www.ballintotis.com

Numbers and running buffs can be collected on Wednesday next from 5pm to 7pm OR on race day from 1pm at Ballintotis Community Centre.

You can also sign up for the race in Ballintotis from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday and from 1pm to 7:45pm on race day.

Enquiries to Sean Murphy  086 8240094 // John Cashman 086 8778182

More info about the race in this race notice.

Launch of the Ballintotis 4 mile road race coming up on Thurs 19th April 2018

Press release : All Set For The Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race On April 19th

Ready for road - race sponsors and members of the organising committee gather in Ballintotis to announce final details of this year's Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race which will be held on Thursday April 19th 2018.

With just two weeks to go to the 9th running of the Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race, preparations are advancing at pace ahead of what promises to be another great sporting occasion.  In the last few days the Organising Committee hosted a Pre Race Sponsors Photo Call by the Lakeside. It was an occasion to acknowledge the continued outstanding support being rendered by the local business community to a race that is now firmly established as one of the high points of the Cork road running scene.

 In the region of 1,000 participants regularly head to the start line for the 8pm start.  Again this year's race will be preceded by the very popular Walk, which also has it's usual start time of 6.30pm. The Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race is held annually in association with East Cork A.C who made the generous gesture to relocate the race to this venue back in 2010 as Ballintotis Area Community Council went about their fund raising ventures for their proposed Community Centre..  So far James McCarthy from the promoting club has been unbeatable, having won all previous 8 races in Ballintotis. The ladies race has seen a host of winners including Claire McCarthy and Lizzie Lee in the last two years, both of whom incidentally performed with great distinction for Ireland recently in the World Half Marathon Championships.

On line entry for this year's Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race is now open and will remain open until April 16th.  The organisers would ask as many people as possible to register in advance. By doing so, you will make life easier for both the committee and for yourself on the day of the race. Please log on to www.ballintotis.com and follow the link to enter.  Race numbers can be collected between 5pm and 7pm on Wednesday April 18th and again on Race Day from 1pm at Ballintotis Community Centre.

If you choose not avail of on line registration - please note that entries will also be taken from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday April 18th and from 1pm on race day at Ballintotis Community Centre.
The race committee are delighted to welcome Ahern's Centra on board as one the main sponsors of the event. Simon Ahern of Ahern's Centra Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Carrigtwohill is taking over sponsorship of the by now coveted Ballintotis Running Buff, which will be given to each participant on the night. We extend a sincere word of thanks to Simon and his team for his very valued backing of the event.

As always the race offers great value for money with a very attractive prize structure overall and a full list of category prizes as well as the opportunity to win one of the many spot prizes on offer. Castlemartyr Resort will again sponsor the top prize which this year is a Weekend Away for 2 people for both the male and female winners. Sean Cooney from Castlemartyr Resort was on hand to make the sponsorship presentation at the recent launch. Once again, long term sponsors Trabolgan Holiday Village have again confirmed that they will sponsor a  Family Weekend Away or Mid Week stay for the both the race runner up and ladies runner up. Garryvoe Hotel Leisure Centre, loyal supporters of the Ballintotis fixture, have come on board with a magnificent prize for the third runners home in the shape of six months membership to their superb facility.  Market Green Shopping Centre, Michael Kennedy Agri and Plant Hire along with the vibrant Ballintotis Fit4Life Club have also been confirmed as amongst the other main sponsors

Sean Cooney, Castlemartyr Resort presents sponsorship of the top prize for this year's Ballintotis Road Race to Race Directors Sean Murphy and John Cashman.  This year's men's winner and ladies winner will each receive a Weekend Away for 2 People at the Luxurious 5 Star Resort.

Remember there will be first/second and third prizes in ALL AGE CATEGORIES.

Meantime, the organising committee have again appealed for continued support in terms of sponsorship or donations ahead of this year's race.  Sponsors can come on board either by making a financial donation to offset the considerable costs of running the event or by sponsoring a prize or prize category.  Please call Sean Murphy on 086-8240094 or John Cashman  086-8778182 or any member of the organising committee if you are willing to help.

So, it's all systems go again for the what for many is the traditional start of the summer road racing scene in Cork. After an extended winter of bad weather, here's hoping that once again, the sun will shine on Ballintotis on Thursday April 19th.

Photos by
JOHN WALSHE, MIDLETON & DISTRICT NEWS

More photos HERE

Notice...Ballintotis 4 mile road race in East Cork - Thurs 19th Apr 2018

After a long winter of dark evenings, it's time to look ahead to the upcoming summer season of evening road races. In Cork, the tradition was been that the Ballintotis 4 mile opens the summer season of evening races and the Ballycotton 5 at the end of August used to bring it to a close.

This year, the Ballintotis 4 mile will be held on Thursday the 19th of April 2018 at 8pm. Last year, they  managed to attract almost 900 runners which is a huge number for an evening road race.

They will have timing mats at the start and finish line so everyone will get an accurate time.

Preview......You can see a preview of the course HERE

Online Entry...You can pre-enter the race here... http://www.ballintotis.com/

You can also enter on the evening of the race.

Please note there is no online entry for walkers, who register on the evening of the race in Ballintotis

Here is some info from the organisers...

2018 Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race
The race committee are delighted to welcome Ahern's Centra on board as one the main sponsors of the event. Simon Ahern of Ahern's Centra Castlemarty, Killeagh and Carrigtwohill will take over sponsorship of the by now coveted Ballintotis Running Buff, which will given to each participant on the night. We extend a sincere word of thanks to Simon and his team for his very valued backing of the event

Again this year's race offers great value for money with a very attractive prize structure overall and a full list of category prizes in all age groups (1st 2nd and 3rd) as well as the opportunity to win one of the many spot prizes on offer. Castlemartyr Resort will again sponsor the top prize which this year is a Weekend Away for 2 people for both the male and female winners. Trabolgan Holiday Village have again confirmed that they will sponsor a  Family Weekend Away or Mid Week stay for the both the race runner up and ladies runner up.  

Once more Garryvoe Hotel Leisure Centre have come on board with a magnificent prize for the third runners home, in the shape of six months membership to their superb facility.  Market Green Shopping Centre and Ballintotis Fit4Life Club have also been confirmed as amongst the other main race sponsors.

The Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race is held each year in association with East Cork A.C and regularly attracts in the region of 1,000 runners - looking forward to seeing you all again by the Lakeside on April 19th!
 
All enquiries to Race Directors

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Results & photos of the Ballintotis 4 mile road race...Thurs 20th Apr 2017

Just under 900 runners turned out for this years Ballintotis 4 mile road race in East Cork. This is often seen as the official start of the evening road races for the Summer. It was also pretty obvious why this was voted the best 4 mile road race in Cork in 2016. From the car parks to the catering, it was obvious to see the level of effort that was put in.

Both the men's and women's races were keenly contested with the winners only being decided in the closing stages.

1 James MCCARTHY 19:55 M (1) MO (1) East Cork AC
2 Sean MCGRATH 19:55 M (2) MO (2) East Cork AC
3 Eric CURRAN 20:45 M (3) MO (3) Leevale AC
9 Claire GIBBONS-MCCARTHY 21:31 F (1) F40 (1) Leevale AC
10 Aoife COOKE 21:38 F (2) FO (1) Youghal AC
40 Niamh ROE 23:31 F (3) FO (2) Leevale AC

The full results can be seen HERE

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First woman home...Claire McCarthy of Leevale AC

Photos...
1) Andy O'Rourke Photography has 3 albums... #1 ... #2 ... #3
2) Mick Dooley has a gallery HERE
3) There are a number of galleries up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
a) Pre-Race
b) Just after start
c) Approx 3.1 miles
d) Post race & prizes


More video & photos below