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Monday, July 30, 2007

Preview of the Kinsale 5 mile Road Race - 3rd of August 2007. (Updated 31st July)

This 5 mile road race takes place at 8pm next Friday evening, the 3rd of August. Registration is at the GAA grounds which are above the town.

Directions - When you enter the centre of Kinsale, the harbour is on your left. At the next T-junction, go straight ahead rather than following the road around to the left. At the next T-junction, take the left and drive up the hill. Near the top of the hill, you'll see the GAA grounds. Registration is usually here. Click on the image above for a more detailed look.
Course - This has a reputation of being one of the fastest 5 mile courses around. Basically, the first 2 miles are more or less downhill and the last 3 miles are very flat alongside the river. The finish is in the town itself.
For a better look at the course, click on this link... http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/cork/621030756
Info from Flyer...(Updated 31st July) Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race, Friday August 3rd @ 8.00 p.m. sharp Promoted by Belgooly Athletic Club, Entries taken at Kinsale GAA Grounds, Changing Facilities and Showers available at the Grounds.

Entry Fee €10.00, €5.00 of fee donated to COPE FOUNDATION
Accurate Course, Permit Granted. Entries taken on the night, Entries close @ 7.45 p.m.

The race will start at the GAA Grounds and finish near the Bank of Ireland. The race is open to all athletes, Joggers, Fun-Runners & Walkers.

PRIZES.....1st 6 Men, 1st 6 Ladies, 1st 3 Men O/40, 1st 3 Men O/45, 1st 3 Men O/50, 1st 2 Men O/55, 1st 2 Men O/60, 1st 3 Juniors, 1st Men’s Team (3 to score).
1st Lady O/40, 1st Lady O/45, 1st Lady O/50, 1st 3 Juniors, 1st Wheelchair Athlete.

One Prize per Athlete, Presentation of Prizes & Refreshments at Muddy Maher’s Bar. Details from Rose @ 086-8411193 or John @ 086-1713500, MAIN SPONSOR TOBIN PAVING SERVICES

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

nice course,steep downhill and weather a bit blustery but a good run for all that