Coachford 5 mile voted best 5 mile race in Cork in 2017

Well done to the organsiers of the Coachford 5 mile road race which was voted the best 5 mile race in Cork in 2017. They certainly managed to get the numbers to edge out the Midleton 5 mile which finished in second place.

The Coachford race enjoyed a surge in numbers in 2017 when 271 runners turned out for the race, a jump of 39% on the 2016 figure.

Midleton voted best 5 mile race in Cork in 2016

The poll for the best 5 mile road race in Cork in 2016 closed recently and the winner was the Mdleton 5 mile held last May. It got nearly 42% of the total vote which shows how popular a race it was.

The Carrigaline 5 mile race was the runner up in second place with 15% while the East Ferry 5 mile finished in 3rd with 11.8%, just ahead of the Millstreet 5 mile in 4th pace with 11%.

The Midleton 5 mile which was held in May 2016 got a record 654 finishers. Some part of that surge in numbers was no doubt due to the fact that Midleton AC were recording their 50th anniversary.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote.

Poll for best 5 mile race in Cork in 2016 now open

The poll for best 5 mile race in Cork in 2016 is now open.

These were the nominations....

5 mile
Bandon 5 mile road race (Jan 2016)
Carrigaline 5 mile road race (Feb 2016)
Midleton 5 mile road race (May 2016)
Ballyandreen 5 mile road race (May 2016)
Millstreet 5 mile road race (June 2016)
East Ferry 5 mile road race (June 2016)
Ballycotton 5 mile road race (Aug 2016)
Kinsale 5 mile road race (Sept 2016)

You can vote here.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RZTTWD8

The polls will close in mid-February.