Races in Cork this weekend...Fri 26th - Sun 28th June 2015

There are plenty of races to choose from this weekend in Cork.


There are two on Friday the 26th of June and the weather forecast looks pretty good.

Cork...Fri 26th (8pm)...Courtmacsherry to Timoleague 10k road race...This one goes from the village of Courtmacsherry to Timoleague and back again. It's a very flat course and is a lovely spot on a sunny evening. The organisers got their Athletics Ireland permit for this recently. Entry fee is €15..info...

Cork...Fri 26th (8pm)...Willie Neenan Memorial 5 mile road race, Millstreet...This is a new version of an existing race in that it has changed from a hilly 10k route to a much easier 5 mile route. Plenty of flat fast running. The entry fee is €15...info & preview...

Kerry...Sat 27th (9:30am)...Killarney Festival Charity 10k...€15...Killarney Lions Club...Despite the fact that the Killarney Music Festival was cancelled, this race is certainly going ahead. The race HQ is at the Castlerosse Hotel just to the west of Killarney. Nice scenic course in the national park...info & preview...

Cork...Sun 28th (10am)...Fota Island 8km Trail Race...This 8km trail race takes place on the grounds of Fota Island Resort. The trails are a compact surface rather than the muddy variety. Entry €12 on the day...info & preview...

Results of the Shanagarry 5 mile road race...Thurs 25th June 2015

Numbers were down a fraction this year for the Shanagarry 5 mile road race with 562 taking part. That's still way above the historical average but down on the record 602 of 2014, possibly a sign of the sheer volume of races on at the moment.

1    0:25:19    HARTY, Michael    East Cork AC    M    05:03.7
2    0:26:31    MEADE, John    St. Finbarrs AC    M    05:18.1
3    0:26:38    HEFFERNAN, Elton    unatt/Cork    M    05:19.5
39    0:30:43    MACKEOWN, Rosaleen    Leevale AC    F40    06:08.5
58    0:31:45    SANTRY, Fiona    East Cork AC    F    06:20.9
71    0:32:19    LEONARD, Helen    Leevale AC    F40    06:27.7

The full results can be seen HERE

Overall Series...The overall positions in the Ballycotton Summer Series after 2 races can be seen HERE  (courtesy of John Robinson)

Photos...
1) Gearóid Ó Laoi has a gallery of photos HERE

Michael Harty of East Cork AC takes an early lead in the Shanagarry 5 mile. Photo: Gearóid Ó Laoi

Notice...Cork City Sports - Tues 7th July 2015

The Cork City Sports are coming up at the CIT track in Bishopstown on Tuesday evening the 7th of July 2015. For anyone with even a slight interest in athletics, this is worth going to watch as it's the only time of the year that you have such a quality field assembled locally for an athletics meeting.

Tickets may be purchased in John Buckley Sports which is just across the river from the Opera House in Cork City. Alternatively, tickets can be bought at the door on the night.

Cork Airport...One of the many local 
businesses sponsoring events 
on the night.

As well as there being a number of international athletes, some of the best talent locally and in Ireland will also be competing.


Programme of Events

Track Events
5:30 p.m.    Juvenile 300m events
6:30 p.m.    1500m Junior Women
6:40 p.m.    1500m Junior Men
6:50 p.m.    100m Women
7:00 p.m.    100m Men
7:15 p.m.    400m Hurdles Men
7:25 p.m.    3000m Women
7:40 p.m.    3000m Walk
7:55 p.m.    100m Hurdles Women
8:05 p.m.    800m Women
8:10 p.m.    800m Men
8:20 p.m.    1 Mile Men
8:30 p.m.    200m Women
8:35 p.m.    200 Men
8:40 p.m.    3000m Men
8:55 p.m.    3000m Open Men

Field Events
6:00 p.m.    Hammer Men
6:15 p.m.    Long Jump Women
6:30 p.m.    Pole Vault Women
6:30 p.m.    High Jump Men
7:30 p.m.    Long Jump Men

Entry to the stand area costs €15 while entry to the grounds costs €10.

More information about the Cork City Sports including the start lists can be seen on their website... http://corkcitysports.ie/

Last chance to register for the Grant Thornton 5k...

Entries for the Grant Thornton 5k in Cork City close today Thursday the 25th of June. The race itself is on next Tuesday the 30th of June.

The entry fee is €100 for a team of 4. More info in this previous post.


Preview......A full preview of the course can be seen HERE

More info about the event on the race website... http://www.grantthorntoncorporatechallenge.ie/

Results of the Daniel Kinsgton 5k in Macroom...Wed 24th June 2015

Another race and another huge turnout. An impressive 633 people took part in this years Daniel Kingston 5k in Macroom, a jump of 9.5% on last years figure of 578.

1    Rory OSULLIVAN 16:11    Ages 35-44  (1)    Male  (1)
2    Cian MURPHY 16:25    Ages 19-34  (1)    Male  (2)
3    Joe CUNNINGHAM 16:49    Ages 35-44  (2)    Male  (3)
14    Karina MURPHY 18:59    Ages 35-44  (1)    Female  (1)
17    Niamh CRONIN 19:14    Ages 35-44  (2)    Female  (2)
19    Ciara Murphy 19:23    Ages 19-34  (1)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There is a small gallery HERE

Reminder...Daniel Kingston 5k in Macroom - Wed 24th June 2015

Just a reminder that the Daniel Kingston 5k is coming up this evening at 8pm.

Proceeds from the event go towards Cork Cancer Support House.

You can enter on the evening for €10. The event will be chip timed.


Course Preview.........A full preview with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Bartlemy 6k fun run attracts almost 400 participants...

There was a 6k fun run/walk held in Bartlemy in NE Cork last Sunday the 21st of June with the aim of raising funds to send 15 year old Sinead Kearney to the USA for treatment for Lyme Disease. Almost 400 people took part in this event.

From the organisers......The committee for the Sinead Kearney Lyme Treatment Fund and Bartlemy Community would like to thank everyone who participated in the Fun Run/walk last Sunday morning and supported this worthy cause.
It was a successful event with great funds raised and a great turnout of 397 participants, there was a lovely buzz in the village as everyone enjoyed the sunshine and refreshment afterwards.
Also,  a big Thank you to Max Fitness & sports Therapy who sponsored the race, Fermoy Print who organised the design & print of Flyers/posters etc, Jim Bob who completed the walk in crutches & raised substantial amount for the fund & everyone who donated spot prizes.  

...The committee for the Sinead Kearney Lyme Treatment Fund

1st Man: Shane Healy Tracton AC. 1st Woman: Joan Ennis Grange/Fermoy AC

Photos...
1) There are a small number of photos HERE

Photos...(Facebook account required to view)
1) John Meade has a gallery HERE

Notice...Shanagarry 5 mile road race - Thurs 25th June 2015

The second race in the 2015 Ballycotton Summer Series is coming up on Thursday evening the 25th of June 2015 with the Shanagarry 5 mile road race in East Cork. The entry fee is just €5 and it looks likely to attract a large crowd.

With an 8pm start, it is advisable to arrive in plenty of time...certainly well before 7:30pm. You can enter the race at the local GAA grounds in the village.

Note from the organisers....All those who ran in Ballyandreen will have their numbers ready, lists start with No 1 for men and No 401 for women. Lists will be displayed on the wall, just find your number and ask for it at table.

John Robinson has put together a list showing the race numbers HERE

Course Preview......Directions and a course preview can be seen HERE

Notice...Carrigtwohill 5km road race - Wed 15th July 2015

The Carrigtwohill 5 km road race is coming up on Wednesday, the 15th of July 2015. The venue for the race is Barryscourt Castle just to the south of the town of Carrigtwohill in East Cork. This race always attracts a large crowd every year and is bound to attract a large turnout this year again.

The race which starts at 8pm costs €10 to enter and all proceeds are going to charity. There is also a walk starting at 6:30pm and that costs €5 to enter.



Course Preview........A full preview with directions, map and photos can be seen HERE 

For more info, go to the race website... https://carrigtwohill5k.wordpress.com/

Results of the MMRA Kilworth Woods Trail Race...Thurs 18th June 2015

The Munster Mountain Running Association (MMRA) held a race at Kilworth Woods in NE Cork on Thursday the 18th of June 2015.

Pos Imra No. Time Name Cat
1 2072 19.02 Tom Blackburn
2 2023 19.04 Mike Cunningham
3 2034 19.42 Brian Flannelly
10 2582 22.51 Sarah Corbett
17 2520 25.49 Mairead Mulcahy
23 2568 27.01 Ciara Mangan

The full results can be seen HERE

Results & photos of the Allihies 5 mile road race...Sat 20th June 2015

Just over 100 people turned out for the inaugural Allihies 5 mile road race on Saturday the 20th of June 2015. Despite the fact there was sunshine over most of County Cork, a sea fog enveloped the south-western top of the Beara Peninsula.

First 3 men...L-R...Patrick McCarthy 3rd, Michael Harrington 1st & Cillian O'Tuama 2nd

1    MICHAEL HARRINGTON    BANTRY A/C       28:37    M40
2    CILLIAN O TUAMA    CORK       29:07    SM
3    PATRICK MCCARTHY    DRIMOLEAGUE       31:39    M40
5    SORCHA KEARNEY    CORK       34:21    F40
14    MARIA HURLEY    BANTRY       37:29    F40
116    GERALDINE O'SULLIVAN    BANTRY       37:55    F40 

The full results can be seen HERE

First 3 women...L-R...Sorcha Kearney 1st, Maria Hurley 2nd & Geraldine O'Sullivan 3rd

Photos...
1) There is a gallery of 108 photos HERE 
2) Balooz has a small gallery HERE

Results of the Rebel Run4Fun 5k, Blarney...Sat 20th June 2015

The first race of three in the Rebel Run4Fun 5k Series was held at the Castleview Running Trail in Blarney on Saturday the 20th of June 2015 and attracted a field of 136 runners.

1    HARTY    BRIAN    221    18:57    18:57    6:06/M    Top Fin       
2    O'DONOVAN    JOHN    158    21:12    21:10    6:50/M    Top Fin       
3    O'SULLIVAN    ALAN    243    21:43    21:36    7:00/M    Top Fin       
4    CROSBIE    ORLA    203    21:47    21:47    7:01/M    Top Fin       
7    GUINANE    ELAINE    106    22:18    22:18    7:11/M    Top Fin       
10    O'DONOGHUE    ELAINE    227    23:00    22:59    7:25/M    Top Fin    

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Graham Nudds has a gallery of photos HERE
2) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE

Results of the Inniscarra 4 mile road race...Fri 19th June 2015

A total of 155 runners turned out for this years Inniscarra 4 mile road race in Ballyanley, a jump of 41% on last years figure of 110. Considering the fact that it was a day after a 5k in Ballincollig and a day before a 5k in Blarney, that is a good number to get.

Alan O'Brien of Eagle AC...winner of the Inniscarra 4 mile road race for the second year running. Photo: Joe Murphy

1    0:22:30    O'BRIEN, Alan    Eagle AC    M    05:37.4
2    0:23:04    O'KEEFFE, Eoin    St. Finbarrs AC    M    05:45.9
3    0:23:25    MCEVOY, David    Leevale AC    M    05:51.2
18    0:26:34    MURPHY, Ciara    unatt/Coachford    F    06:38.4
23    0:27:17    TWOHIG, Denise    St. Finbarrs AC    F40    06:49.1
24    0:27:19    GILROY, Helen    Midleton AC    F45    06:49.6

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Graham Nudds has a gallery HERE 
2) Mick Dooley of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE

First 3 women...L-R...Helen Gilroy 3rd, Ciara Murphy 1st & Denise Twohig 2nd. Photo:Joe Murphy

Man wins mile race in 4:15 with dog...

All over the world, there are some oddball races and some of the strangest ones are where participants run with animals. There is a sport called Canicross as outlined in a previous post which is a mixture of cross country running with dogs. In the US, there is a one mile road race where the runners and their dogs take part.

The Dog Mile takes place in Santa Barbara, California in June every year. The race isn't without its hazards though as ones of the biggest problems is with dogs changing direction and the owners tripping over the dog or leash!

This year, there were 74 dogs and owners taking part with the winner Josh Helton finishing in a time of 4m 15s. This was 7 seconds faster than the previous record of 4:22 which was set back in 2008.

Some races this weekend...Fri 19th to Sun 21st June 2015

As always, there are no shortage of events for runners in Cork this weekend. The weather forecast looks pretty reasonable with rain forecast for next Monday so make the most of it.
 

Fri 19th June...There is the annual Inniscarra 4 mile race in Ballyanley. This is located between Blarney and Inniscarra and is just a few miles to the NW of Cork City. There are a few hills on the route but it's on nice quiet country roads. More info HERE

Sat 20th June....The Rebel Run4Fun 5k Series kicks off with a race at the Blarney Running Trail at 10am. This is a nice undulating course on short grass and if you haven't been there, it's worth a look. If you want to sign up for the 3 races in the series and get the dry fit top, you need to do it today the 19th of June. More info HERE

Sat 20th June....The Allihies 5 mile race is a new event on the calendar and if the weather is nice will also be one of the most spectacular with stunning scenery. The race starts at 2pm and you can find more info HERE

Sun 21st June....There is a 6km fun run in the village of Bartlemy near Rathcormac in NE Cork and this aims to raise funds to help send local Sinead Kearney to the USA for treatment of Lyme disease. More info HERE