Results of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 14th May 2026

(L-R) First 3 men... Andrew Hyland 2nd, Mark Walsh 1st & Eric Murphy 3rd

The annual Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park was held on Thurs 14th of May 2026 on what was a cool but dry evening, perfect for a road race.

There were 725 finishers in this hugely popular event which sold out in under three hours at the start of April.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Mark WALSH #862 Leevale A.C. M MS 15:35 
2 Andrew HYLAND #617 M MS 15:45 
3 Eric MURPHY #292 Carrigaline A.C. M MS 16:50 
5 Orla DRUMM #541 F F40 17:43 
6 Kealey TIDESWELL #412 Clonmel A.C. F F40 17:59 
8 Carol FINN #124 Leevale A.C. F F35 18:10 

Full results HERE

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

2) Derek Costello has two galleries... Part 1 and Part 2

Orla Drumm of Cork City AC was the first woman

Notice: The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 14th May 2026

The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 14th of May 2026 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

UPDATE: Entries opened Tues 7th Apr 9am

UPDATE: 9:15am - 50% gone in just 15 mins!

UPDATE: 12:05pm - Sold out in just under 3-hours! It took 21 hours to sell out in 2025.

Enter HERE

From Eagle AC... "We’re excited to announce that this year’s Cheetah Run will take place on May 14th, 2026!

Mark your calendars, as entries for our super popular Eagle AC Cheetah Run at Fota Wildlife Park open on April 7th at 9 AM - and they sell out quickly! Make sure to grab your spot and avoid any disappointment!

Get your tickets here:  https://eventmaster.ie/event/mLL2iyVFM8/vZXQuGmHQ

The 16th year of the annual Eagle Athletic Club Cheetah Run was officially launched by masters athlete Billy Cabal.

Aged 83, Billy has completed more Cheetah Runs than any other runner since its inception in 2008. Online registration opens on April 7th at Eventmaster.ie and the popular race is set to take place on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at Fota Wildlife Park. The annual race continues to serve as a key fundraising event for Fota Wildlife Park, and funds raised during the event support the Park’s vital ongoing conservation work.

Also in attendance at the launch of this year’s event were emerging Cork athletes, Alison Brennan (Ballymore Cobh AC) and siblings Louise and Laura Twohig (Blarney Inniscarra AC).

The yearly event features a 5k route for adults (aged 16 years +) and a 1-Mile Race for junior runners (11-15 years) and is sponsored by John Buckley Sports and Brooks Running. Last year, the event raised €5,000 for the Red Panda Network, helping protect this endangered species. Funds raised annually support Fota Wildlife Park's conservation programmes, including endangered species protection and native wildlife initiatives."

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5k Course... The same 5k route will be used again which takes in all areas of the Wildlife Park. There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories.

The entry fee includes free access to the park for the park for up to 4 guests.. Access will be controlled on the night and will be open from 6:30pm.

There will also be a 20% discount voucher for John Buckley Sports. The savings on say a new pair of shoes would cover the entry fee. This must be used in the period two weeks after the race.

Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 125. Entries for this will open also on the 1st of April. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race. 

The minimum age is 16 for the 5k race as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. 

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. 

This is one race that sells out every year. Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

This park entry will via the main ticket booths and your number collection will be provided from the

ticket booths. This was very successful last year and allows entrants to enjoy the wildlife park

straight away, avoiding number collection queuing.

The teas, coffees and prize giving ceremony will take place in the Education

Conservation Research Centre. 

Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.

Brooks Running is also a sponsor... https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_ie

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 15th May 2025

It was blue skies and sunshine for the 2025 edition of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park on Thurs 15th May. This is one of the big 5k races in Cork with 727 runners crossing the finish line.

Top 5 men & women...

 1 Mark WALSH Leevale A.C. M MS 1068 15:44
2 Barry TWOHIG St. Finbarrs A.C. M M45 1056 15:50
3 Andrew HYLAND M MS 826 15:56
4 Aidan NOONE Leevale A.C. M MS 945 16:13
5 James GRUFFERTY Leevale A.C. M M40 358 17:44
6 Lizzie LEE                 Leevale A.C. F F40 430 17:52
9 Emma FITZPATRICK Leevale A.C. F FS 329 18:02
15 Kealey TIDESWELL Clonmel A.C. F F40 658 18:41
18 Michelle KENNY Leevale A.C. F F45 852 18:48
21 Orla DRUMM F F40 762 19:02

Full results HERE

Photos... (Updated Fri 16th 20:53)

1) Derek Costello has the following galleries...

part 1    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220968033365666&type=3
part 2    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220973763365093&type=3
part 3    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220978240031312&type=3

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

3) Joe Murphy has several galleries... Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4 ... Album 5 ... Album 6 ... Album 7 ... Album 8 ... Album 9  ... 

Karen Bevan of Eagle AC with the first 3 women in the 2025 Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park (L-R) Kealey Tideswell 3rd, Lizzie Lee 1st & Emma Fitzpatrick 2nd

Ruairi Egan of Eagle AC with the first 3 men in the 2025 Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park (L-R) Barry Twohig 2nd, Mark Walsh 1st & Andrew Hyland 3rd

Growing popularity of the Cheetah Run 5k in recent years...

It's always interesting to look at the numbers taking part in local races and seeing if they show any trends. The one question is if we're near the peak of a running boom or if there are still signs of growth?

The Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park is different from other 5k races in that it takes place in a unique location. Because of the narrow paths in the park, the numbers are limited to about 900 every year.

The chart above shows how long it takes for the 900 entries to sell out every year. In 2022 and 2023, it took over a month to sell out. Contrast that to 2025 when it took just one day.

If the above numbers are anything to go by then it suggests that we are still in a growth phase.

Notice: The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 15th May 2025

The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 15th of May 2025 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

ENTRIES OPEN 1ST APRIL

Update Tues 1st Apr 10am: Very busy start and the same amount of entries have been sold in the first hour as all of day 1 in 2024. Roughly half the 1-mile and half the 5k places are now gone.

Update Tues 1st Apr 7:30pm: One-mile race sold out. Just 200 places left for the 5k.

Update Wed 2nd Apr 12 noon: Both races are now sold out!

Update Thurs 3rd Apr: From Eagle AC... "We are sorry we cannot add additional places, as we are limited to 1000 runners total. To be fair to all those who missed out we will offer any refunded or returned entries on general sale again on May 1st. That will be the final allocation of tickets on that day."

Enter HERE

From Eagle AC... "We’re excited to announce that this year’s Cheetah Run will take place on May 15th, 2025!

Mark your calendars, as entries for our super popular Eagle AC Cheetah Run at Fota Wildlife Park open on April 1st at 9 AM - and they sell out quickly! Make sure to grab your spot and avoid any disappointment!

Get your tickets here:  https://eventmaster.ie/event/Kl7ntpnHGx

Thank you for your incredible support for both Fota Wildlife Park and Eagle A.C.

Olympian Marian Heffernan, along with her daughters Regan and Tara Heffernan, launch the annual Eagle AC Cheetah Run which will take place on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, and is a major fundraising event for Fota Wildlife Park, which operates as a conservation charity.

Notice: The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 16th May 2024

The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 16th of May 2024 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Enter HERE

26th April - Update on entries... SOLD OUT!! Both the 5k and 1-mile race are now full. That's 3-weeks earlier than last year.

25th April - Update on entries... Last call! There are now just 30-places left for the 5k and 2 for the 1-mile.

22nd April - Update on entries... There are now just 120-places left for the 5k and 4 for the 1-mile.

10th April - Update on entries... Demand is really strong this year, up nearly 20% on the same time last year which sold out a week early. Just over half of the 850 entries are now gone after just 3 days. For the Juvenile mile race, there are just 40 spaces left.

From Eagle AC... "We are delighted once again to announce that entries open for our Eagle A.C. Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park, on Sunday 7th April 2024, at 9am. The Cheetah Run is always a hugely popular and fast selling event, so do book your places quickly to avoid disappointment!

Results of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 18th May 2023

Joe Murphy presenting the ‘Anne Lucey Murphy Memorial Cup’ to Hannah Steeds, the first woman in the 2023 Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park

This years Cheetah Run 5k race in Fota Wildlife Park was held on Thursday 18th May 2023.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Ray HYNES Donore Harriers A.C. M M40 622 15:26
2 Sergiu CIOBANU Clonliffe Harriers A.C. M MS 475 15:38
3 Denis HEGARTY Watergrasshill A.C. M MS 60815:49
17 Hannah STEEDS Leevale A.C. F FS 908 17:35
20 Michelle KENNY Leevale A.C. F F40 652 17:53
22 Kealey TIDESWELL Clonmel A.C. F F35 920 17:57

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Mick Dooley has a gallery HERE

2) Derek Costello has several galleries...
 pre start          https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEhBe
Start                 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEnfA
3 km part 1      https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEmcp
3 km part 2     https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEhLp
3 km part 3     https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEmgC
3 km part 4     https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEmn9
prize giving    https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEmmN

3) Joe Murphy has loads of photos...

Album 1 , Album 2  , Album 3,  Album 4,  Album 5, Album 6,  Album 7, Album 8,  Album 9, Album 10,  Album 11, Album 12, Album 13, Album 14 ...

Notice: The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 18th May 2023

Update from the organisers - 16th May 2023 : We hope all of our participants are looking forward to the Eagle AC Cheetah Run Fota Wildlife Park this Thursday May 18th.

A few reminders below:

Participants information emails are being sent out today, please check your email. 

Gates open at 6:30pm with number collection on entry at the Ticket Booths. 

1 mile race for 11-15 year olds starts at 7:15pm

& the 5k race starts at 8pm sharp.

All postal numbers have been sent out.

Please arrive early to the event, we have over 1000 participants along with their supporters entering the park. This takes some time for parking, number collection, getting to the start line etc.

Our Eagle Athletic Club members are ready for action and we couldn’t do it without so many of them volunteering to help on the evening. 

We are very grateful to our sponsors John Buckley Sports & Brooks Running for their wonderful support.

Most importantly we hope you have fun & enjoy this special evening!

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - 19th May 2022

A total of 712 runners turned out for this year's Cheetah Run 5k race in Fota Wildlife Park on what turned out to be a cool and windy evening in May.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Alan O'SHEA Bantry AC M M40 814 15:07
2 Sergiu CIOBANU Clonliffe Harriers M MS 483 15:18
3 Aidan NOONE Leevale AC M MS 733 16:02
18 Carol FINN Leevale AC F FS 540 17:49
22 Michelle KENNY Leevale AC F F40 632 18:06
25 Kealey TIDESWELL Clonmel AC F F35 869 18:25

Full results HERE

Photos to follow...

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

2) Joe Murphy has a large gallery HERE

3) Derek Costello as always has loads of photos...

pre start     https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQLkG

start            https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQLdE

3km part 1  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQKmy

3 km part 2  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQLuz

3km part 3    https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQMDH

3 km part 4   https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQLyT

First man - Alan O'Shea of Bantry AC

Top women (L-R) Carol Finn 1st, Sharon Rynne 4th, Michelle Kenny 2nd & Mary Sweeney 1st F60

Notice : The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 19th May 2022

The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 19th of May 2022 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Update 19th May 2022: SOLD OUT! It literally went down to the wire but the last of the 900 places sold out late on the evening of the 18th of May. 

Update 14th April 2022: The 1-mile race for juveniles is now full. After just a week, more than half of the entries for the 5k race have now gone. If you're interested then enter asap.

Update 18th May 2022 - 8am... Fewer than 40 places left now.

Enter HERE

Info from the organisers... Eagle AC together with Fota Wildlife Park and with the co-operation of the OPW, are delighted to announce the return of the Eagle AC Cheetah Run 5km race for 2022.

We are very grateful to our sponsors John Buckley Sports & Brooks for helping to make this possible.

Notice : The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 16th May 2019

The 2019 Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 16th of May at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Entries for the 5k race open on Thursday the 18th of April at 10am. Please note that there will be no entries on the night of the race.

Update : 24th April... All of the 5k entries are gone. About 5 left for the kids one-mile race.

The kids race is doing very well also.

Please note that there is a limit of 900 entries for the 5k race. The lower age limit is 16 years old.

The entry link is here... https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/FotaCheetah5K

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5k Course...Following the success of last three years, the same 5k route will be used again. This will take in all areas of the Wildlife Park including the new Asian Sanctuary.

Entries for the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park open Thurs 3rd May

The 2018 Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 17th of May 2018 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Please note that there is a limit of 900 entries for the 5k race. The lower age limit is 16 years old.

Entries for the 5k race open on Thursday the 3rd of May....450 places will be available at 10am with the remaining 450 opening at 7pm.

The entry link is on the Eagle AC website.

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5k Course...Following the success of last two years, the same 5k route will be used again. This will take in all areas of the Wildlife Park including the new Asian Sanctuary.

The entry fee includes free access to the park for two adults and two children on the night. Access will be controlled on the night and will be open from 6:30pm.

There will also be a 20% discount voucher for John Buckley Sports. The savings on say a new pair of shoes would cover the entry fee. This must be used in the two weeks after the race.

Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 100. Entries for this will open also on the 3rd of May in two batches...45 at 10am and 45 at 7pm. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race. The entry fee is €8 including an online processing fee.

Artwork for the medal for the Juvenile race

As always, entrants can bring family members to either race. This includes free access to the wildlife park for the runner and family members. This normally costs €15.50 per adult, or €46 for a family of two adults and two children.

There is also a 20% discount voucher from John Buckley Sports.

Laya Healthcare is also a sponsor.... Laya provide Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance, Established in 1997 they are the second largest health insurance provider in Ireland with over half a million members.

Please note.....No buggies/baby strollers/dogs...no headphones....no transfers....and no late entries.

The minimum age is 16 for the 5k race as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. The exact number of prizes for the age categories will be determined after the online entries close with the aim of making each age category competitive.

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. It really will sell out early. 

Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park...Thurs 18th May 2017

A total of 807 runners turned out this year for this years Cheetah Run 5k race in Fota Wildlife Park. While the forecast was for showers, it turned out to be a lovely evening in the end.

Remember that all finishers can use their race bibs to avail of a 20% discount in John Buckley Sports until the 1st of June 2017.

1 Kieran MCKEOWN    Watergrasshill AC    M40  16:54
2 Shane COONEY    Brothers Pearse AC    MS   17:03
3 Bryan CROWLEY    Watergrasshill AC    M40  17:05
33 Niamh CRONIN    St Finbarrs AC    F40    20:05 
37 Ronnie BARRY    Bandon AC    F40    20:15
49 Sheila BUCKLEY    Midleton AC    F35    20:40 

The full results are up on the Eagle AC website...https://eagleac.net/race-cheetah-run-fota-wildlife-park/2017-results/

Photos...(Updated Fri 19th May @6:15pm)
1) There are 4 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Start
...b) 2.9km mark #1
...c) 2.9km mark #2
...d) 2.9km mark #3
2) There is a small gallery of presentation photos up on the Eagle AC Facebook page.
3) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a two galleries...
...a) Start  https://flic.kr/s/aHskX79Swd
...b) 2.8 km   https://flic.kr/s/aHskZUhoeu
4) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
5) 10 photos from Fota Wildlife Park's Facebook page
6) Paula's Running Pictures has two galleries...
...a) Near the start 
...b) Big gallery near the finish

Kieran McKeown...winner of the men's 5k race

Niamh Cronin...winner of the women's 5k race

Entries for the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park open Wed 3rd May

The 2017 Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 18th of May at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Please note that there is a limit of 900 entries for the 5k race. The lower age limit is 16 years old.

Entries for the 5k race open on Wednesday the 3rd of May....450 places will be available at 10am with the remaining 450 opening at 7pm.

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5k Entries.......Closed. For updated info, visit the Eagle AC website

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Update...Thurs 5th May...
7am...5k closed. Less than 30 entries for the 1 mile left.

5k Course...Following the success of last year, the same 5k route will be used in 2017. This will take in all areas of the Wildlife Park including the new Asian Sanctuary.

The entry fee includes free access to the park for two adults and two children on the night. Access will be controlled by the use of wristbands and will be open from 6:30pm.

There will also be a 20% discount voucher for John Buckley Sports. The savings on say a new pair of shoes would cover the entry fee.

Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 100. Entries for this will open also on the 3rd of May in two batches...45 at 10am and 45 at 7pm. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race. The entry fee is €8 including an online processing fee.

Artwork for the medal for the Juvenile race

As always, entrants can bring family members to either race. This includes free access to the wildlife park for the runner and family members. This normally costs €15.50 per adult, or €46 for a family of two adults and two children.

There is also a 20% discount voucher from John Buckley Sports.

Laya Healthcare is also a sponsor.... Laya provide Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance, Established in 1997 they are the second largest health insurance provider in Ireland with over half a million members.

Please note.....No buggies/baby strollers...no headphones....no transfers....and no late entries.

The minimum age is 16 for the 5k race as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. The exact number of prizes for the age categories will be determined after the online entries close with the aim of making each age category competitive.

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. It really will sell out early. 

Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.

Launch of Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park

The annual Cheetah Run, held at Fota Wildlife Park, was launched on Tuesday by Cork Paralympian medallist and discus record holder, Niamh McCarthy.

The 5k race will take place on Thursday May 18th and online registration through the Eagle Athletic Club website will open on Wednesday May 3rd. There will also be a one mile race for juvenile runners.


Due to its popularity, the registration usually sells out within a few hours and the race is limited to 900 adults and 100 juveniles in total.

Registration opens on the May 3 in two blocks at 10.00 am and at 7.00pm, costing €15 per adult runner and €8 per juvenile and entry is strictly on-line at www.eagleac.net.

The Cheetah Run adult race commences at 8 pm and the juvenile race starts at 7.15pm on Thursday May 18. Each runner can bring a maximum of four visitors along with them free of charge to watch the race, each runner will receive four wristbands at registration on race night.

New video of the 2016 Cheetah Run from Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park have just released a short video of the Cheetah Run back on the 19th of May. If you're one of the 900 or so that ran that day, you might enjoy this...

Results & photos of the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park...Thurs 19th May 2016

The annual Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park took place on what was a lovely Summer evening on Thursday the 19th of May 2016. A total of 828 runners took part in the 5k race with about 80 in the Juvenile 1 mile race.


5k race...
1    Alan O'SHEA    Bantry AC    MS    15:46
2    Shane HEALY        MS    16:52
3    Bryan CROWLEY    Watergrasshil AC    M40    17:18
29    Ann Marie HOLLAND    Youghal AC    F40    19:43
39    Anne WOLFE    St Finbarrs    F40    20:13
41    Cathy KENNEALLY        FS    20:23

The results can be seen on the Eagle AC website HERE

The results for the one mile are at the bottom of the results page.

Photos...(Updated Fri 20th May @21:22)
1) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a gallery of the 5k race HERE and of the Juvenile race HERE
2) Gearóid Ó Laoi has a gallery HERE
3) There are 200+ photos on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE
4) Gerard O'Sullivan has two large galleries...366 here and 492 here
5) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE


Video......

Start of the race from My Run Results...


Finish line video...

Remember, John Buckley Sports are offering 20% off if you bring your race number into their shop. Valid until the 30th of May.
 

Notice...Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 19th May 2016

The 2016 Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 19th of May at 8pm. The park has been extended in the last year with the inclusion of a new Asian Sanctuary.

Please note that there is a limit of 900 entries for the 5k race. The lower age limit is 16 years old.

Entries for the 5k race open on Thursday the 28th of April....450 places will be available at 10am with the remaining 450 opening at 7pm.

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5k Entries.......

For updated links and info, visit the Eagle AC website

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New Course...To cope with the numbers and to avoid lapping, the new course is now 5kms! This will take in all areas of the Wildlife Park including the new Asian Sanctuary.

Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a new 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 200. Entries for this will open on the 5th of May in two batches...100 at 10am and 100 at 7pm. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race. The entry fee is €7.

Artwork for the medal for the Juvenile race

As always, entrants can bring family members to either race. This includes free access to the wildlife park for the runner and family members. This normally costs €15.50 per adult, or €46 for a family of two adults and two children.

There is also a 20% discount voucher from John Buckley Sports.

Laya Healthcare is also a sponsor.... Laya provide Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance, Established in 1997 they are the second largest health insurance provider in Ireland with over half a million members.

Please note.....No buggies/baby strollers...no headphones....no transfers....and no late entries.

The minimum age is 16 for the 5k race as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. The exact number of prizes for the age categories will be determined after the online entries close with the aim of making each age category competitive.

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. It really will sell out early. 

Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.

Results of the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park...Thurs 14th May 2015

There's no doubt about it but Fota Wildlife Park is such a unique spot for a race. It's just so unusual seeing people warming up for a race and running past Wallabies, Cheetahs, Eagles, Peacocks and Howler Monkeys to name just a few of the attractions.

In terms of conditions, it was dry and overcast. A bit of sunshine might have been nice but at least the rain held off.

Looking through the results, 60.6% of the field were women which is exceptionally high.

Remember, John Buckley Sports are offering 20% off if you bring your race number into their shop. Valid until the 28th of May.

1 James GRUFFERTY    Leevale    M    MS    21:19
2 Shane HEALY        Carrigaline    MS    21:49
3 Michael MORGAN    Cork    M    MS    22:10
7 Aoife COOKE        Youghal    F    FS    23:36
12 Ann Marie HOLLAND    Youghal    F    F40    24:20
38 Sheila BUCKLEY    Midleton    F    FS    26:23

For photos and provisional results, see the Eagle AC website.

Photos...Updated 19th May
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE 
2) Graham Nudds has a gallery HERE
3) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has some photos of the prize giving HERE
4) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE

 

Notice...Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 14th May 2015

It's that time of year again! The Cheetah Run is coming up in Fota Wildlife Park on Thursday, the 14th of May. This is a 4 mile race which has been properly measured by Jones Counter and has an Athletics Ireland licence.

This is one of the most popular races in Cork and it's easy to see why. Not only is the race unique in that it is through a wildlife park but anyone entering can also bring family members along.

Last year, the field was limited to 900 runners and entries sold out in a few hours. It's very likely that there will be a similar level of demand this year. There will be chip timing again like last year.

Because of the high demand, the online entries in two batches, once in the morning and once in the evening to accommodate people at work and at home.

Entries....On Thursday the 30th of April, online entries will open at 10am. It will stay open until 450 places are filled. It seems very likely that based on last year, these 450 will sell out very fast. Once the first 450 entries are filled, entries will close. At 7pm that evening, entries will open again until the remaining 450 places sell out.

The entry fee for this years race is €12. This includes free access to the wildlife park for the runner and family members. This normally costs €14.30 per adult, or €44 for a family of two adults and two children.

Eagle AC member Annemarie Power with Olympic legend Sonia O'Sullivan

Please note.....No buggies/baby strollers...no headphones....no transfers....and no late entries.
They cannot cater for walkers, due to the overlap nature of the course.  The minimum age is 18 as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. The exact number of prizes for the age categories will be determined after the online entries close with the aim of making each age category competitive.

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. It really will sell out early. 

Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a new app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.