Results of the IMRA Claragh Mtn Trail Race - Sun 19th March 2023

The IMRA Claragh Mountain trail race near Millstreet in NW Cork was held on Sunday the 19th of March 2023 and attracted a field of 74 runners.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Nick Hogan 654 M40 33:30 Cork
2 Henry Browne 672 M40 34:50 West Muskerry AC Cork
3 Brian Mullins 108 M40 35:14 St. Finbarrs AC Cork
16 Carol Finn 611 F35 40:09 Cork
18 Mary Louise Ryan 1243 F40 41:11 Mooreabbey Milers Tipperary
22 Siobhán Dineen 2083 F45 41:53 Cork

Full results... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2268

Notice: IMRA Claragh Mtn 7km Trail Race - Sun 19th Mar 2023

IMRA are holding a 7km trail race on Claragh Mountain near Millstreet on Sunday the 19th of March 2023 at 2pm.

When you're standing at the road junction at the west end of Millstreet, you can look up at Claragh Mtn and it's hard to imagine that a run up to the summit and back again is only 7kms. However, the 340m climb does compensate for the shorter distance.

This is a good event for anyone who has done a forest trail race already and would like to try a 'mountain event'. It should be noted that in terms of mountains, this one is really small, it's a good intro.

Enter here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2268

Details from IMRA....

COUNTY: Cork (Millstreet)
DATE: Sunday 19 March, 2023
TIME: 14:00
CLIMB (M): 340
DISTANCE (KM): 7.00
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
ENTRY CLOSES: 2023-03-18 18:00:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: The race begins on Claragh Rd (just opposite the carpark) heading south. After about 800m, take a sharp left onto a narrow road, and after another 600m, take a right turn onto a path going through the forest. This path zig-zags up through the forest, until you go over a stile on your left that exits the forest. You now follow the path keeping the forest to your right, until you go through a gate on to the open mountain. You are now on a narrow path that swings to the right and then takes you to the summit. Turn left at the summit, and head straight back down to intersect the uphill route and then follow your route back to the finish.

GETTING THERE: Millstreet, Co. Cork
Carpark and registration is opposite St. Patrick's Church on the main road going through the town (R582). OSI grid reference: W 268 902

Results of the MMRA Claragh Mtn race - Sat 9th Feb 2019

A total of 84 runners turned out for this MMRA 7km trail race up and down Claragh Mtn near Millstreet.

1 Neilus Healy    591    M    0:32:52
2 Barry Hartnett    307    M    0:34:54    Moorabbey Miler AC Tipperary
3 Paul Minogue    22    M    0:35:25    Clonmel AC    Tipperary
20 Debbie McCarthy    210    F40    0:44:20    Riverstick ...    Cork
33 Tricia Twohig    415    F    0:46:48    Mt Hillary ...    Cork
47 Elaine Kelleher    1398    F40    0:49:44    Cork

Full results... https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1686

Notice : MMRA 7km trail run on Claragh Mtn nr Millstreet - Sun 18th March 2018

The next event on the MMRA calendar is a 7km trail race near Millstreet in Cork. This is the sixth race in the Munster Mountain Running Association Winter-Spring League 2018.

It's probably one of easiest in terms of mountain runs and is a good introduction. It is however tougher than the usual trail races that take place in the various woods. In terms of hills races in Cork, this one could justifiably be called a classic as it has a long history.

One of the unusual aspects of the race is that it starts in the town of Millstreet. From there, you look up at Claragh and it's hard to imagine that you'll be doing a race that will take you to the summit and back. It's also hard to imagine that it is only 7kms but it is.

This 7km trail race is organised by the Munster Mountain Running Association and here is some info from them.....

Results of the MMRA Claragh Mtn race nr Millstreet...Sun 2nd Apr 2017

Looking back at some recent results, I noticed that the Claragh Mountain trail race on Sunday the 2nd of April 2017 attracted a field of 99 runners. While trail races tend to get reasonable numbers, the numbers usually drop off with the steeper ones.

It sounded a bit high so I looked back at the numbers for previous years and plotted out the chart shown above. As you can see, there was a record turnout this year and is probably over double the 40 or so that it used to get in years past. 

1 Paul Deane        M    0:32:53    Clonakilty Road Runners AC    Cork
2 Tom Blackburn        M50    0:33:15    Mooreabbey Milers AC    Tipperary
3 Brian Mullins        M    0:33:17    St.Finbarr's AC    Cork
51 Keadley Tideswell    F    0:44:30    Clonmel AC
56 Debbie McCarthy    F40    0:45:58    Riverstick Kinsale AC    Cork
70 Mandy Parslow    F40    0:50:02    Mooreabbey Milers AC     Tipperary

The full results can be seen HERE

If you are interested in doing any trail races in 2017, there are loads organsed by the Munster Mountain Running Association.

Notice...MMRA Claragh Mtn 7km trail race in Millstreet - Sun 2nd Apr 2017

This 7km trail race in Millstreet is coming up next Sunday the 2nd of April at 6pm. It's probably one of easiest in terms of mountain runs and is a good introduction. It is however tougher than the usual trail races that take place in various woods like Corrin or Kilworth.

One of the unusual aspects of the race is that it starts in the town of Millstreet. From there, you look up at Claragh and it's hard to imagine that you'll be doing a race that will take you to the summit and back. It's also hard to imagine that it is only 7kms but it is.

This 7km trail race is organised by the Munster Mountain Running Association and here is some info from them.....

The race is on Sunday evening at 6pm and has an entry fee of €5. Note that a €10 one-off annual registration charge also applies if it's your first race if the year.

Carpark and registration is opposite St. Patrick's Church on the main road going through the town (R582). Please arrive no later than 5:30pm to ensure you can be registered in time.

The route is a 7k out and back route, starting in the village with an initial road section before turning on to forest trail and emerging from the trees close to the summit of Claragh mountain where you might be able to sneak a peak at the beautiful scenery below.

This is a lovely race which is well supported locally with a real community feel to it and there will be tea and sandwiches in the hall afterwards.  

Gradient isn't that steep! :o)

Event page: https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1480

Results & photos of the MMRA Trail race on Claragh Mountain, Millstreet - Sun 3rd Apr 2016

The annual IMRA Trail race on Claragh Mountain near Millstreet, Co.Cork was held this year on Sunday the 3rd of April. A total of 64 people took part in what was a dull and overcast evening.

1 Paul Deane    M    0:33:47    Clonakilty Road Runners ...    Cork
2 John paul o connell    M    0:34:13    West Limerick AC..    Limerick
3 Tom Blackburn    M50    0:35:08    Mooreabbey Milers ...    Limerick
22 Carol Finn    F    0:41:55    Leevale AC    Cork
24 Mary Louise Ryan    F    0:42:28    Mooreabbey Milers...    Tipperary
26 Linda O'Connor    F    0:42:55    Leevale AC    Kerry

The full results can be seen on the IMRA website HERE

 Photos...
1) The MMRA have some photos HERE and HERE
2) David Bosonnet has a gallery HERE

Results of the MMRA Claragh Mountain Trail Race...Sun 20th Apr 2014

A total of 50 runners turned out for this race up Claragh Mountain near Millstreet in NW Cork on Sunday the 20th of April. This is up 35% on last years numbers.

1 28.18 Tim O'Donoghue M
2 30.15 Paul Tierney
3 30.27 Tim O'Connor M
23 39.45 Carol Finn F
25 39.52 Laura Schwirz F
30 41.24 Noreen Harvey F40

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There are a set of nice photos up on the Millstreet Community Website

Results of the IMRA Claragh Mtn race...Sun 7th Apr 2013

This IMRA race up and down Claragh Mountain near Millstreet in Cork was on Sunday, the 7th of April 2013. After a week of cold but dry weather, it was a bit unlucky in that the rain arrived just a few hours before the start.

# NAME        CAT    TIME    CLUB    COUNTY
1 Tim O'Donoghue M    29:28    East Cork    Cork
2 Tom Blackburn    M40    32:36    Moorabbey...    Limerick
3 Mike Cunningham    M40    Bilboa AC    Limerick
4 John Lynch    M    35:00    St. Finba...    Cork
5 Brian Murphy    M40    35:08    Cork
6 Brian Flannelly    M    35:52    Cork Orie...    Tipperary
7 Robbie Williams    M    36:08    Fitnessworx    Cork
8 Fergal Barry    M40    37:18   
9 James Burke    M40    37:20    Bilboa AC    Limerick
10 John 1 Kelly    M    37:25    Bilboa AC    Tipperary
11 John Daly    M40    37:31    nort cork...    Limerick
12 Joe O'Leary    M    37:47    Kerry
13 Sean Manning    M40    38:00    Limerick
14 Gary Murphy    M    38:19   
15 Carol Finn    F    39:40    Duhallow AC    Cork
16 Linda O'Connor    F    40:18   
17 Matt Alexander    M60    40:25    Coolquill    Tipperary
18 Sean O'Neill Clare    M60    Clare
19 Richard Forrest    M40    42:18
20 George Murray 1    M
21 Mark Morrissey    M40    43:25
22 Chris Murphy    M40    43:27    millstreet    Cork
23 David Bosonnet    M40    43:40   
24 Patricia Blackburn    F40    Bilboa AC    Limerick
25 Patrick O'Brien64    M40   
26 Denis Merritt    M40    47:28   
27 Colm Sheehan    M40    47:31   
28 Rory McConville    M    47:32   
29 Jennifer Murray    F    47:43   
29 Sharon Lucey    F    47:43    Cork
31 Mary Finn    F50    48:47    Millstreet    Cork
32 Barry O'Brien    M    49:14    Limerick
33 Raymond Lynch    M   
34 Barthalomew Kearney    M50    Leevale    Cork
35 Brian Byrne    M60    53:52    Kerry Cru...    Kerry
36 Ted Feehan    M70    57:09    Cork
37 Julie Byrne    F60    70:00    Kerry Cru...    Kerry

Results of the Claragh Mountain race...Sun 15th Apr 2012

This mountain race up and down Claragh Mountain near Millstreet was held last Sunday, the 15th of April 2012. A total of 46 people took part and the race was won by Tim O'Donoghue in a time of 29:31. The first woman was Ida Donovan from Dublin in 42:30.

The Millstreet.ie website has a number of photos HERE

    NAME    NUMBER    CAT    TIME    CLUB    COUNTY
1    Tim O'Donoghue    2537    M    29:31    East Cork    Cork
2    Ed Murphy    2568    M    30:50    Gneeveguilla AC    Cork
3    Mike Cunningham    2509    M40    31:05    Bilboa AC    Limerick
4    David Power    211    M    31:16    Waterford
5    Tom Blackburn    2501    M40    31:53    Bilboa AC    Limerick
6    Ross Alexander    2546    M    31:54    Coolquill    Tipperary
7    Donal Coffey    2540    M    32:36    Leevale AC    Cork
8    John Barrett    2550    M40    33:10    Desmond C...    Cork
9    Sean Harte    2555    M    34:33    Cork O    Waterford
10    Ger Griffin    2505    M50    34:45    Bilboa AC    Limerick
11    Brian Flannelly    2502    M    35:03    Cork O...    Tipperary
12    Brian Murphy    2539    M    35:07    Cork
13    John O'Shea    2556    M50    35:51    Limerick
14    Robert McEvoy    2552    M    36:39    Cork O    Cork
15    David McBride    2563    M40    37:40    Kerry
16    Pat Breen    2559    M    37:50    Waterford...    Limerick
17    Pat Murphy    2566    M50    38:13    Eagle AC  
18    John Shanahan    2569    MJ    38:25    Bilboa AC   
19    Sean Manning    2506    M40    38:38    Limerick
20    Shane O'Leary    2553    MJ    38:44    Cork
21    Tadhg Vaughan    2545    M40    39:38    Coolquill    Tipperary
22    Donal Cashman    2542    M40    39:39    Cork
23    Kevin Wilkinson    2514    M    39:49       
24    Simon Long    2544    M    39:50           
25    Gearoid Ryan    2551    M    40:09    Cork O   
26    Kieran Lynch73    2531    M    40:47           
27    Daniel Casey    2547    M    41:06    Kerry
28    John Daly    2507    M40    42:08    Limerick
29    Ida Donovan    2548    F40    42:30    Dublin
30    John J Healy    2538    M40    44:03    Kenmare AC    Kerry
31    Elaine O'Donoghue    2554    F    44:30    riverslic...   
32    Stephen Murphy(Cork)    2562    M50    Rising Sun    Cork
33    John Lombard    2543    M    45:54    Cork
34    Tim O'Callaghan    2523    M40    47:10   
35    Noreen Harvey    2549    F40    47:25    Mallow AC    Cork
36    Patricia Blackburn    2535    F40    47:38    Bilboa AC    Limerick
37    Patrick Cleary    2541    M60    47:48    Kerry O    Kerry
38    James Melody    2564    M    48:09    Clare
39    Brian Byrne    2536    M60    49:32    Riocht    Kerry
40    Mary Finn    2567    F50    49:45    Millstreet    Cork
41    Sharon Lucey    2558    F    50:27    Cork
42    Ted Feehan    2561    M70    52:20    Cork
42    Denis Allen    2557    M40    52:20    Newmarket    Cork
44    Barthalomew Kearney    2565    M50    Leevale    Cork
45    Shane Browne    2560    M    59:18    Duhallow    Cork
46    Julie Byrne    2570    F50    69:00    Kerry

IMRA Claragh Mtn race - Sun 17th Apr 2011

There are 2 races coming up next Sunday, the 17th of April. The main event is the Great Island 10 mile road race in Cobh...more on that in a later post.

On Sunday evening, the Irish Mountain Running Association are holding a race up and down Claragh Mountain from Millstreet in NW Cork.The entry fee is €10 and the race starts at 7pm.

The race is basically an out and back route with a loop near the summit. It will be on trails and it could be described as very steep. Perhaps not everyones thing but some might be interested. Just don't wear your best shoes ;o)

More info on the IMRA website