Results of the Coachford 5 mile race... Thurs 12th July 2018

A record 358 runners turned out for this years Coachford 5 mile road race which was held on Thurs 12th July 2018. In contrast to a lot of other races which have shown declining numbers, this one jumped by 32% !

1 Sheehan    Andrew    Male   Leevale    Overall Male     26:17
2 Curran    Eric    Male  Leevale    Overall Male     26:41
3 Morgan    Michael    Male St Finbarrs AC    M 40     27:16

First 3 men. Photo: Mick Dooley

1 MARGARET    MURPHY    Female  MALLOW A.C    F 35     31:31
2 Murphy    Karina    Female    St Finbarrs AC    F 35     32:36
3 O'Neill    Nollaigh    Female   Leevale A.C    F 45     33:09

First 3 women. Photo: Mick Dooley

Photos... (Updated 13th July @17:04am)
1) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE and of the finish HERE
2) Mick Dooley has a gallery HERE
3) The organisers have three galleries.. Start and one mile mark # 1 and # 2 

Category results at the bottom of the post.

Full results below...

Bib #  Name  M/F    Athlete Type     Team Name     Cat     Finishing Time
91    Sheehan    Andrew    Male    Runner    leevale    Overall Male     26:17
59    Curran    Eric    Male    Runner    leevale    Overall Male     26:41
113    Morgan    Michael    Male    Runner    St Finbarrs AC    M 40     27:16
9    Murphy    Cian    Male    Runner    Iveragh AC    Overall Male     27:36
180    DONAL    COAKLEY    Male    Runner    LEEVALE A.C    Overall Male     27:40

Notice...Coachford 5 mile road race - Thurs 12th July 2018

The annual Coachford Autumn Festival 5 mile road race to the west of Cork City is coming up on Thursday the 12th of July 2018.

This should be particular interest to anyone west of the city as there aren't that many races in this particular area.

The entry fee is €10 online or €12 on the night. Proceeds from the race go towards Marymount Hospice, CUH Childrens Unit and local charities. There is also an optional event t-shirt for €8 extra.

From the organisers...*Registration in Coachford GAA Complex from 6pm. €12 Entry , Chip Timing.
Race Starting @ 8pm Sharp, Fully Stewarded. (Course measured with Jones Counter by Kevin Cummins)


€12 on the day registration OR €10 online. All online registrations entered into a draw for a family pass to Ballyhass, Coachford. Online registration opened until midnight on July 10th. We will have some t-shirts on the night for you to purchase on a first come first served basis.
https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/COACHFORD5mileroadrace20182

Preview......More info about the course including maps and photos can be seen HERE

Prize info below...

Notice...Coachford 5 mile road race - Fri 19th Aug 2016

The annual Coachford Autumn Festival 5 mile road race to the west of Cork City is coming up on Friday the 19th of August 2016. Note the 7pm start.

This should be particular interest to anyone west of the city as there aren't that many races in this particular area.

The entry fee is €13 and proceeds from the race go towards Marymount Hospice.

From the organisers...We will have refreshments after the race including reps from Cully & Sully who will be handing out their famous soups. We also have  four students of massage therapy volunteering to do rubdowns after the race. Dressing rooms for changing as well as hot showers are also available. 

There are cash prizes for the first three male and female home.

The local Community are also using the occasion to honour Olive Loughnane in receiving her gold medal recently and they and others will be making  presentations to Olive after the race.

Preview......More info about the course including maps and photos can be seen HERE