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This 5 mile road race on Bere Island in West Cork is coming up on Saturday the 12th of October 2019. In terms of location, it must be one of the most scenic spots in the county.
This is a brand new race on the calendar and takes place in the centre of the island.
Entries... The race starts at 2:30pm and it costs €12 on the day. You can also pre-enter online for €10.60 by going to this LINK
This 5 mile road race on the Wild Atlantic Way is coming up in the village of Allihies on the Beara Peninsula on Saturday the 21st of September 2019. In terms of location, it must be one of the most scenic spots in the county.
The race starts at 2:30pm and it costs €12 on the day.
You can also pre-enter online for €10.60 by going to this LINK
Beara Race Series....... The Allihies race is also part of a new Beara AC 5 mile road race series as shown below.
The Allihies is the first of three races in the series with a race in September, October and November.
There is a special commemorative medal for anyone completing all three races...
The village of Allihies with its multi-coloured houses is located in one of the most scenic parts of the country and for anyone traveling some distance, this would be an excellent excuse for a weekend away.
This video below gives an idea of what the course is like...
Course preview......You'll find a preview of the course with maps, directions and photos HERE
