Notice...Clonakilty 10 mile race & 5k run - Sun 28th Aug 2016

This is the 3rd year of this particular race  and this year, it's on Sunday the 28th of August. It should be of interest to anyone looking for a 10 mile race in the Autumn.

The 10 mile race starts just on the edge of Clonakilty near the Model Railway Village. It's follows the waters edge for a while before taking in a loop in the countryside.

A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE

There is also a 5k option and you can see a preview of that course HERE

There are dry fit top for both the 10 Mile and 5K. Participants will need to register online to guarantee this though.

On the day registration is €22 for the 10 Mile and €12 for the 5k.  

>>Entries...You can pre-enter both races here... https://athleticsireland.primo-events.com/ps/event/Clonakilty10Mile5K

From the organisers......Clonakilty Road Runners AC are delighted to invite you to our 10 Mile and 5K Road Race which takes place on August Sunday 28th 2016.

The 10mile course takes in some of the finest scenery in West Cork (which may include the odd small hill). Our end of summer event is perfectly placed in the calendar to put all that summer training to the test or perhaps to check your Dublin Marathon training progress!

We also have a lovely, flat 5K option which we hope we will appeal to all fitness levels - We are extending a very warm welcome to all beginners and walkers!

This is the 3rd running of this event and has gone from strength to strength. Both the 10 Mile and 5K routes are accurately measured and are approved by Athletics Ireland.  This is a well organised event that attracts all levels of runners. We look forward to seeing you on August 28th and giving you a great day of running in Wonderful West Cork.

The Race Start & Finish is at The Model Railway Village,  Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty. We hope you’ll join us for a cuppa and a few buns there afterwards!

Category prizes and course record bonuses.

Once again this year both races will be chip timed. Limited registration will be available on the day.

Check out clonakiltyroadrunners.com or the Clonakilty Road Runners Facebook page for further information.

Results of the Clonakilty 10 mile & 5km road race...Sun 30th Aug 2015

Conditions were sunny and warm for this years Clonakilty 10 mile road race on Sunday the 30th of August. Throw in the hill on the course and it made for a tough race. A total of 152 runners took part in the 10 mile race with another 70 in the 5k making a grand total of 222 overall, a jump of 35% on the numbers for 2014.

The race HQ was in the Clonakilty Model Railway Village which was an excellent location. Overall, a well organised event by Clonakilty Road Runners AC.

5km
1 Eric CURRAN        Leevale    M    738    15:14
2 KENNETH O'REGAN    clonakilty road runners    M    741    16:41
3 Jeremy AHERN        M    17:36
5 Noreen BROUDER        F    18:55
6 Ronnie BARRY        Bandon AC    F    19:33
13 Siobhan MC CARTHY    clonakilty road runners    F    21:09

10 mile...
1    Brian HEGARTY        Leevale    M    55:07
2    Michael Morgan        St Finbarrs    M40    55:24
3    Joe CUNNINGHAM        St Finbarrs    M40    57:56
9    Ann Marie HOLLAND        Youghal AC    F40    1:04:24
16    Mags DEMPSEY        Tracton AC    F40    1:08:21
31    Mary Sweeney        St Finbarrs    F55    1:10:10

The full results can be found HERE


Photos.....(Updated Mon 31st Aug)
1) There are 200+ photos on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE
2) Clonakilty Road Runners have a gallery HERE with another album HERE   

Brian Hegarty of Leevale AC & Ann Marie Holland of Youghal AC...winners of the 2015 Clonakilty 10 mile road race

Notice...Clonakilty 10 mile race & 5k fun run - Sun 30th Aug 2015

This is the 2nd year of this particular race having been held previously on Easter Monday in 2014. This year, it's on Sunday the 30th of August and it should be of interest to anyone looking for a 10 mile / Half-Marathon race in the Autumn.

The 10 mile race starts just on the edge of Clonakilty near the Model Railway Village. It's follows the waters edge for a while before taking in a loop in the countryside.

A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE

There is also a 5k option and you can a preview of that course HERE

You can pre-enter both races here... http://registration.precisiontiming.net/events/preview?id=322&EventNAme=Clonakilty_Road_Runners_AC_10_Mile_and_5k_Fun_Run

Results of the Shannonvale 10k road race...Fri 25th July 2014

A total of 165 people took part in this years Shannonvale 10k race near Clonakilty, a jump of 21% on last years numbers. From what I hear, conditions were a bit on the muggy side.

1st 34.16 Micheal Dullea  Skibereen AC
2nd 34.23 Alex O Shea      St Finbarrs AC
3rd 36.10 Paul Deane        Clonakilty RR AC
1st 38:20 Carmel Crowley   Bandon AC
2nd 38:40 Yvonne MacAuley Crusaders AC
3rd 41:23 Ronnie Barry    Bandon AC

Over 50 Male...Mark Bickerdyke  Leevale AC...38:30
Over 50 Female...Deirdre O Reilly...55:48
Over 60 Male...Neille Leary Belgooley AC...53:25

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Clonakilty Road Runners have a gallery of photos HERE

Reminder & Course previews for the new Clonakilty 10 mile and 4 mile races next Mon 21st Apr

Just a reminder that the new 10 mile race in Clonakilty is coming up next Easter Monday the 21st of April...

A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE

A preview of the 4 mile course can be seen HERE

You can pre-enter both races here... http://precisiontiming.primo-solutions.co.uk/ps/event/ClonakiltyAC4Mileand10MileRun2014

More info....
Race HQ is the model railway village. You can register there on the day until 10:30am.
The 4 mile race starts 10 minutes after the 10 mile race. Start for the 4 mile race is in the Waterfront Car park which is just 2 minutes walk from the model village.
There will be tea and sandwiches afterwards in the Model Railway village
Both races are chip timed.
Prizes include category prizes.
Goodie bags for all at the end
Water stations for 10 mile race only

Race notice...Clonakilty 10 mile & 4 mile road race - Mon 21st Apr 2014

Every year, there are a few new races that pop up on the calendar. This one is of particular interest as it is for the very popular distance of 10 miles.

The course has only one long gradual hill in it and it should be a reasonably fast course. Anyone who has done the Clonakilty half or full marathon should be familiar with some of the roads used for the 10 mile. The first 5 miles of the 10 mile race are much the same as the marathon course.

The 4 mile race takes in a loop closer to the town.

More details in a later post but for the moment, you can enter online HERE

Club Profile...Clonakilty Road Runners Athletic Club

Clonakilty Road Runners AC were formed back in 2011 and are one of the newest clubs in Co.Cork. As of the end of 2013,  the club had over 70 adult members and are currently starting to build their base of juvenile athletes.

They cater for a wide variety of levels from experienced runners who want to improve their races times to beginners just starting out.

They have a number of training sessions such as hill repeats, interval training and long runs at the weekend.

Membership for the year is as follows...Family Membership (2 adults & 2 children) - €80,  Adult Membership - €40 and Child Membership - €15.

For more information on Clonakilty Road Runners, visit their website at http://www.clonakiltyrrac.com/index.html

They also have a Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ClonRRAC