Notice: IMRA Garryduff Woods 6.5km trail race - Wed 1st May 2024

IMRA are holding a 6.2km trail race in Garryduff Woods in Rochestown on Wednesday 1st May 2024.

This woods is the largest woods within the city limits and is very popular with walkers. It's a hilly route so it would suit anyone that is comfortable running 10kms. On a sunny evening, it really is a lovely spot.

Enter here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2542

As with all IMRA events, an annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required.

Info from the organisers...

DESCRIPTION: Rochestown Woods
COUNTY: Cork
DATE: Wednesday 1st May, 2024
TIME: 19:00
CLIMB (M): 200
DISTANCE (KM): 6.50
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
LEAGUES: Coillte Summer/Autumn Trail League, Munster 
MANDATORY KIT: Level A - Basic. Showerproof, windproof jacket. All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
ENTRY CLOSES: Tuesday 30th April 2024, 18:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
ENTRY LIMIT:100

GETTING THERE: Rochestown / Garryduff Woods is located to the south-east of Cork City.

Most people will probably be coming from the South Ring Road. At the Bloomfield Interchange, follow the signposts for Passage West. This will take you down the slip road by St. Patrick’s Church to a small roundabout. Take the Passage West exit and after almost 200m, take a right up Clarke’s Hill. You will see the signpost for Garryduff Sports centre and Mount Oval bar. At the end of this road, you come to a T-junction, the entrance to Rochestown Woods is straight ahead.

Unfortunately, parking facilities are not available at Garryduff Sports Centre so please do not park here. Parking is limited so car pool where possible. We suggest you park by Rochestown Inn (there is a car park across the road), along Upper Belmont Avenue or Upper Kensington. Please be considerate of local residents. NO PARKING IN THE LANE leading to the woods and under no circumstances is the lane to be blocked as urgent access may be required.

Results & Photos of the IMRA Garryduff Woods 6.5km race in Rochestown - Wed 3rd May 2023

Barry Twohig of St Finbarr's AC is the first man home in the IMRA trail race in Garryduff Woods

A total of 72 runners took part in this IMRA 6.5km trail race in Garryduff Woods on Wed 3rd May 2023. As can be seen from the photo above, it was a lovely sunny evening and ideal conditions for a trail race.

The photo above shows Barry Twohig who finished first but you'll also notice behind him that the trail is covered in tree roots. This section of woods was particularly tricky as the runners had to watch their footing like a hawk so as not to trip.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Barry Twohig 2751 M40 0:29:41 St. Finbarrs AC Cork
2 Ray O Connell 2742 M40 0:31:32 Togher AC Cork
3 Brian Buckley 2033 M40 0:32:24 Togher AC Cork
5 Nicole Dinan 2425 FJ 0:32:48 Leevale Cork
9 Kealey Tideswell 560 F40 0:34:39 Clonmel AC Tipperary
16 Michelle Kenny 485 F40 0:35:53 Leevale Cork

Full results HERE

Photos...
1) There are about 80 photos up on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE

The first female home was Nicole Dinan of Leevale AC. While Nicole is a Junior runner now, we'll no doubt see that name on the podium in future road races.

Notice: IMRA 6.2km trail race in Rochestown Woods - Wed 3rd May 2023

IMRA are holding a 6.2km trail race in Garryduff Woods in Rochestown on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.

This woods is the largest woods within the city limits and is very popular with walkers. It's a hilly route so it would suit anyone that is comfortable running 10kms. 

On a sunny evening, it really is a lovely spot.

Enter here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2274

As with all IMRA events, an annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required.

Info from the organisers...

DESCRIPTION: Rochestown Woods
COUNTY: Cork
DATE: Wednesday 3 May, 2023
TIME:19:00
CLIMB (M):200 
DISTANCE (KM): 6.50
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
ENTRY CLOSES: 2023-05-02 18:00:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

GETTING THERE: Rochestown / Garryduff Woods is located to the south-east of Cork City.

Most people will probably be coming from the South Ring Road. At the Bloomfield Interchange, follow the signposts for Passage West. This will take you down the slip road by St. Patrick’s Church to a small roundabout. Take the Passage West exit and after almost 200m, take a right up Clarke’s Hill. You will see the signpost for Garryduff Sports centre and Mount Oval bar. At the end of this road, you come to a T-junction, the entrance to Rochestown Woods is straight ahead.

Unfortunately, parking facilities are not available at Garryduff Sports Centre so please do not park here. Parking is limited so car pool where possible. We suggest you park by Rochestown Inn (there is a car park across the road), along Upper Belmont Avenue or Upper Kensington. Please be considerate of local residents. NO PARKING IN THE LANE leading to the woods and under no circumstances is the lane to be blocked as urgent access may be required.

Results & Photos of the 5km Cork Woodland Race...Sun 27th Sept 2015

This event was held in Oldcourt Woods near Rochestown on Sunday the 27th of September. It was split up into two events with 54 adults going in the 5km trail race at 9:30am while a larger number of kids and parents went off at 11am.

It's a stunning location for a race but as anyone who completed the 5k course will testify, it is very tough.

1    Eric    Wolfe    M     22'56"   
2    John    Lynch    M   Tracton AC    23'09" 
3    Jim    Murphy    M40    112    23'32"   
22    Maura    Regan    F    Eagle AC    28'15"   
24    Colette    O'Donoghue    F    Watergrasshill AC    29'13"   
28    Imelda    Lyons    F         31'01

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There is a gallery on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE
2) The organisers have a gallery of the adults race HERE and the family run HERE