Results of the Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 10th July 2026

Clean sweep for Leevale AC in the women's race... (L-R) Hannah Steeds 1st, Sinead O'Connor 2nd & Lizzie Lee 3rd

The 5th edition of the Tracton 4-mile road race was held on Fri 10th of July 2026 and a record 299 runners took part, up 6% on last year.

Top 3 men & women...
134 1 John BLACK North Belfast Harriers 1. M M 20:54  
71 2 Vivian FOLEY Eagle A.C. 2. M M50 21:27  
116 3 Michael CORBETT St. Finbarrs A.C. 3. M M50 21:57   
124 7 Hannah STEEDS Leevale A.C. 1. F F 22:28  
135 10 Sinead O CONNOR Leevale A.C. 2. F F40 23:01  
128 14 Lizzie LEE Leevale A.C. 3. F F40 23:46

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) PopUpRaces has a gallery of finish line photos HERE

2) Joe Murphy has some race photos HERE 

Notice: Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 10th July 2026

Tracton AC are holding their Tracton 4-mile road race on Friday the 10th of July 2026 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

Update - 10th July: 1) The forecast is for 19 deg C, about 6 deg cooler than Cork City!

2) Note that there are some closed roads around Ballinrea Cross to the north of Carrigaline and the road from Five Mile Bridge to Ballygarvan is also be closed due to the heat. Be sure to leave early to avoid any delays due to traffic.

3) Online entries are open until 7pm but they will also be accepting in person registrations at the centre tonight.

Info from Tracton AC... "Tracton AC are hosting a 4-mile road race on Friday 10th July 2026 at 8pm in beautiful Minane Bridge (near Carrigaline, and 20km south of Cork city). 

Results of the Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 11th July 2025

First 3 men (L-R)... Conor McCauley 2nd, Nathan O'Leary 1st & Nick O'Donoghue 3rd

The annual Tracton 4-mile road race was held this year on Friday 11th of July 2025 with 282 runners crossing the finish line.

Top 3 men & women...
4444 1 Nathan O LEARY Leevale A.C. M 20:28  
686 2 Conor MC CAULEY Leevale A.C. M40 20:55  
727 3 Nick O DONOGHUE East Cork M 21:24  
667 15 Lizzie LEE Leevale A.C. F40 23:21  
919 33 Linda KELLY Watergrasshill A.C. F50 25:31  
726 40 Meadhbh MOYNIHAN Leevale A.C. F 26:08  

Full results HERE

Photos... 
1) Pop-Up Races have some finish line photos HERE

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

3) Mick Dooley has some post race photos HERE 

Notice: Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 11th July 2025

Tracton AC are holding their Tracton 4-mile road race on Friday the 11th of July 2025 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

Info from Tracton AC... "Tracton AC are hosting a 4-mile road race on Friday 11th July 2025 at 8pm in beautiful Minane Bridge (near Carrigaline, and 20km south of Cork city). 

Results of the Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 12th July 2024

This 2024 edition of the Tracton 4-mile road race was held on Friday 12th July on what was a cool but dry evening. A total of 284 runners crossed the finish line which is up almost 12% on last year.

Top 3 men & women...
1871 1 Nathan O LEARY Leevale A.C. M 20:23 
1471 2 Gavin O ROURKE Leevale A.C. M 20:34 
1891 3 Mark WALSH Leevale A.C. M 20:56 
1949 15 Hannah STEEDS Leevale A.C. F 23:40 
1819 22 Noémie LEDUC Grange/Fermoy A.C. F 24:32 
1772 33 Linda KELLY Watergrasshill A.C. F50 25:58 

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Mick Dooley has some pre-race photos HERE and post race photos HERE
2) Dermot Heaver has a gallery HERE

Notice: Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 12th July 2024

Tracton AC are holding their Tracton 4-mile road race on Friday the 12th of July 2024 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

Info from Tracton AC... "Tracton AC are hosting a 4-mile road race on Friday 12th July 2024 at 8pm in beautiful Minane Bridge (near Carrigaline, and 20km south of Cork city). 

This year, in honour of the club's 70th anniversary, it will be bigger and better than ever before, and as part of the celebrations, there will be a free t-shirt for all race entrants.

Come along to this mid-summer’s evening race, along scenic country roads and skirting the stunning south Cork coastline. Delicious refreshments and prize giving will follow at Tracton Art and Community Centre.

The race is a chip timed, professionally measured course, with permit from Athletics Ireland. All age 16+ are eligible to run, and there will be cash prizes for all main categories.

Entry fee is €15."

As can be seen from the map above, the race takes place just to the south of Minane Bridge which in turn is just over 7kms to the south of Carrigaline. It's very easy to get to... just go through the centre of Carrigaline and keep going straight. Follow the signposts for Minane Bridge and Robert's Cove.

Results of the Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 14th July 2023

First 3-men in the Tracton 4-mile road race (L-R)... Vivian Foley 2nd, Mark Walsh 1st & Donal Coakley 3rd

The second edition of the Tracton 4-mile road race was held on Friday 14th July 2023 with 254 runners crossing the finish line, up a whopping 40% on the figure for 2022.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Mark WALSH 20:49 299 M MS Leevale A.C.
2 Vivian FOLEY 20:58 137 M M50 Eagle A.C.
3 Donal COAKLEY 21:04 102 M MS Leevale A.C.
1 Lizzie LEE 23:09 178 F F40 Leevale A.C.
2 Catherine MURPHY 24:41 212 F F40 Eagle A.C.
3 Meadhbh MOYNIHAN 24:55 210 F FS Leevale A.C.

Full results HERE

First 3-women in the Tracton 4-mile road race (L-R)... Meadhbh Moynihan 3rd, Lizzie Lee 1st & Catherine Murphy 2nd

Photos...
1) MyRunResults have a small gallery HERE
2) Mick Dooley has some finish line photos HERE and some prize giving photos HERE
3) Joe Murphy has a small gallery HERE

Some of the members of Tracton AC who put on another successful race

Lead group early in the race

Notice: Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 14th July 2023

Tracton AC are holding their Tracton 4-mile road race on Friday the 14th of July 2023 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

Update 11th July: Online entry closes 11am Fri 14th... See FAQ and general info at the end of the post.

Results & Photos of the Tracton AC 4-mile road race - Fri 15th July 2022

182 runners turned out for the inaugural Tracton AC 4-mile road race on Friday 15th July 2022.

First 3 men & women...

1 Pat HENNESSY West Waterford M MS 5460 20:30
2 Vivian FOLEY Eagle AC M M50 5358 21:04
3 Aidan NOONE Leevale AC M MS 5398 21:43
7 Aoife COOKE Eagle AC F FS 5341 22:23
24 Meadhbh MOYNIHAN Leevale AC F FS 5392 26:45
38 Siobhan HOLLAND Eagle AC F F40 5368 28:33

Full results HERE

First woman - Aoife Cooke

Photos...

1) Derek Costello has several galleries...

Pre start:  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYeXS
Start:  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYi2F
Finish part 1:  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYhCW
Finish Part 2: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYeSc

2) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE

Notice: Tracton 4-mile road race - Fri 15th July 2022

A new race! Tracton AC are holding their inaugural Tracton 4-mile road race on Friday the 21st of July 2022 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

Update: Tracton AC have a FAQ page here... https://www.tracton.org/athletics.html

Info from Tracton AC... "We are delighted to announce the staging of the first 4-mile road race by Tracton AC in beautiful Minane Bridge (near Carrigaline, and 20km south of Cork city). Join us on Friday 15 July at 8pm for a mid-summer’s evening race, along scenic country roads and skirting the stunning south Cork coastline. Delicious refreshments and prize giving will follow at Tracton Art and Community Centre. For those seeking further activity, the option of a post-race dip is only a stone’s throw away at Robert’s Cove or Rocky Bay.

Enter now at: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/tracton_ac_4_mile/4469/details

Entry fee is €15 online, or €20 on the evening of the race.

The race is a chip timed, professionally measured course, with permit from Athletics Ireland (licence no: 22/114). All age 16+ are eligible to run, and there will be cash prizes for all main categories, very kindly sponsored by Pet Essentials in Carrigaline."

As can be seen from the map above, the race takes place just to the south of Minane Bridge which in turn is just over 7kms to the south of Carrigaline.

It's very easy to get to... just go through the centre of Carrigaline and keep going straight. Follow the signposts for Minane Bridge and Robert's Cove.

Press Release: Tracton Road Race An Inviting Prospect

Press Release from Tracton AC: Tracton Road Race An Inviting Prospect

Tracton AC's inaugural four-mile race looks set to attract many runners to Minane Bridge on Friday, July 15th, for the 8pm start. (Previous post HERE)

While the race gets underway from Kiely's Cross, the Tracton Arts and Community Centre acts as the HQ for the event, providing parking, registration, changing facilities and refreshments.

Club chairperson Norma Collins said, 'We are very excited about it. It's great to bring back something that was here before.'

'In organising the event, Norma added, 'We go to many races around the country, and it's great to be able to give something back to the athletic community.' Described by the club as a fast course, particularly in the second half of the race, it could provide many athletes with the opportunity to set a seasonal best.

Indeed, there could be a competitive element as the entrant’s battle it out for the prizes.

For those keener on setting a leisurely pace, the course, with its scenic views, is an attractive bonus for what should be an enjoyable race.

Registration for the chipped race is now open online at: www.myrunresults.com/events/tracton_ac_4_mile/4469/details, with a €15 fee.

Registration will also be available on the evening of the race for €20, with registration from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Pic - John Allen

With the club eyeing the prospect of making the race an annual event, Tracton AC is expected to mobilise its extensive membership to ensure its success.

Former club chairman Billy O'Mahony from Pet Essentials in Carrigaline has thrown his weight behind the initiative as the race's primary sponsor, but the club is also grateful for the local support it has received too.

The race is seen as a natural progression for a club that continues on incremental progress since it rebooted itself in 2012, helped by the input of club coach Ian Dorgan.

With over 200 members in its ranks, club chairperson Norma Collins said, 'Unlike other clubs, Tracton AC's numbers actually grew during the recent lockdowns,' with the juvenile club also going from strength to strength.

Now the club is taking another step on that journey as its four-mile road race promises to be one of the highlights of the road race calendar.

Tom Brady of Tracton AC...RIP

Someone sent on a note to say that Tom Brady of Tracton AC has passed away.

From Tracton AC... Tom Brady was one of the founding members of Tracton AC. It is with great sadness that we are posting of his passing. He was very well respected throughout Cork county and further afield, both for his success on the athletics field, and for his involvement with club and county athletics boards. He was a remarkable man, and remained committed to Tracton athletics up to the time of his passing. See attached article from the Carrigdhoun Newspaper in 2017 for a further insight into his life. As a mark of respect, adult club training is cancelled this evening (Mon). The funeral arrangements are as follows:-

Brady (Boardee, Carrigaline and formerly of Knocknamanagh, Minane Bridge) On May 12th 2018, peacefully (in his 91st year) at home in the presence of his family, Thomas (Tracton Athletic Club and N.A.C.A.I.), beloved husband of Mary (nee Saunders), much loved father of Bill, Betsy, Catherine, Tom, Jerry, Mary, David and Ellen. Dear brother of the late William and brother-in-law of the late Anne. Sadly missed and dearly loved by his family, 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many great friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Forde Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline Monday (14th) from 5.00pm until removal at 7.00pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Minane Bridge. Requiem Mass Tuesday (15th) at 2.00pm, funeral afterwards to Killingley Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Notice on rip.ie

Article from the Carrigdhoun newspaper on Tom Brady.

New training area for runners in Tracton, Co.Cork

While most people in towns and cities have few problems finding areas to run on dark Winter evenings, it's a different story for those in the countryside. Unlit country roads are often too dangerous especially when running in groups. 

Some clubs and communities have built special facilities for walkers and runners so that they can exercise in safety. During the Summer, there was a new pathway opened in Bweeng and now, Tracton AC near Carrigaline have developed one. It is located at the Tracton Community and Arts Centre just to the south on Minane Bridge.

Report from Tracton AC......Having undergone something of a renaissance since 2011, Tracton Athletic club recently added a running path to its arsenal of training facilities at the grounds of Tracton Community and Arts Centre.

Last Saturday the 12th Dec saw the official opening of its latest venture , a new running area for its 90 adult members. The opening was performed by some of the clubs founding members Jimmy O Reilly , Sean Ryan and Pa Fennell.

When asked about the project, Deputy Chairperson Breda Good said that this was a great day for the club...."With the growth in popularity of running country wide, Tracton AC, like many other athletic clubs experienced a regeneration. As a result of this we made the decision to recruit a new coach early in 2012 (Ian Dorgan) and we have never looked back. With Ian’s guidance we focused on meeting the needs of all running levels , running numerous couch to 5 k sessions , and moving up into all race distances."

Over the last few years we have tried to build on this by introducing different activities , Coaching talks , nutrition advice and lately introduced some Strength and conditioning sessions at the Arts centre.
This running area is the next step in our development.

The Running area is 380 m in length and constructed in a figure of 8 shape allowing for members to train on the flat or include some hill-work. The surface is terrain and fine stone and the area is flood lit and is operated through a token system so it can be used by anyone at any time.

Club chairperson Elton Chambers said that this would not have been possible without the support of our local community , the athletic club is partly  funded by the Tracton lotto which is of great assistance to us as a club. When the decision was made to build the running area , it was met with a lot of encouragement. It was important to us that we used the resources available locally when completing this project so we called in the support of local landscaper Kevin Cooney and electrician Killian Ashcroft.

The opening of the training area by its founding members was a great honour , without them we would not have a club today , with 106 juvenile members in the club at present it is exciting to see where the club is going

Elton Chambers