Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Michael Harty of East Cork AC sets new course record to win the 2017 Adare 10k


This year's Adare 10k road race in Co.Limerick a record crowd of 726 runners, a jump of 22% on the 2016 figure. While many of the races in Munster have seen their peaks a few years back, this one continues to grow and is now one of the main 10k races in the province. The race was organised by West Limerick AC.

The winner of the mens race was Michael Harty of East Cork AC who set a new course record in the process. The person in second place was Sean Hehir who is a former National Marathon Champion.

1 Michael Harty MS East Cork A.C. 00:30:59
2 Sean Hehir MS Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C. 00:31:12
3 Andrew Connick MS Ferrybank A.C. 00:31:46
38 Sorcha Mac Domhnaill FS Donore Harriers 00:38:37
39 Carolyn Maria Hayes FS West Limerick A.C. 00:38:40
42 Caitriona Farrell FS An Bru A.C 00:39:00

Some of the clubs with 10 or more members were....
Mallow AC...27, West Limerick AC 25, Dooneen AC 23, Bweeng Trailblazers 19, An BrĂș AC 16,  Kilfinane AC 12, St.Nicholas AC 11.

Results & photos on the Running in Munster site.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Notice...Great Island 10 mile & 4 mile road race, Cobh - Sun 9th Apr 2017

Another big 10 mile road race coming up in Cork in the near future is the Great Island 10 in Cobh on Sunday, the 10th of April 2016 at 10:30am. With the likes of the Dungarvan 10, the Ballycotton 10 and the Mallow 10 selling out early, this one is likely to get a big turn out again.


The event is being organised by Ballymore Cobh AC and 75% of the proceeds go towards the Irish Cancer Society. When this race was first set up in 2010, the organisers had a target of raising €100,000 in the space of 5 years. In 2013, they hit the €100k mark one year early and have now exceeded €150k. The aim now is to continue to raise much needed funds for this charity.

For anyone who wants to do a shorter distance, there is also a 4 mile road race. Anyone considering these races shouldn't be put off thinking it's just for serious runners. It's open to everyone...runners, joggers and walkers...the whole idea is to raise as much money for charity.

The 10 mile race will start at 10:30am while the 4 mile race will start at 10:45am.

Entries....You can enter online HERE ...€10 for the 4 mile and €20 for the 10 mile (plus online charges).

Link to postal entries HERE

The race website is HERE.

Course Preview...A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE and a preview of the 4 mile course HERE


Sunday, February 26, 2017

Results & Photos of the Cork BHAA Gas Networks Ireland 5k race... Sun 26th Feb 2017



A total of 330 runners took part in this years Cork BHAA Gas Networks Ireland 5k race on the Marina circuit in Cork City on Sunday the 26th of February 2017. One unusual feature of this race was the early start time of 9am as opposed to the more usual 11am start for BHAA races. As luck would have it, the weather was much dryer at 9am as a band of heavy rain arrived in Cork City around 11am.

1 Sean McGrath M1 00:15:27 Harty Tax Consulting
2 Eric Curran M2 00:15:36 FMC
3 Micheal Power 00:15:55 Temp Reg
22 Lorraine Bolster 0/35H F1 00:18:48 Denis Cronin Electrical F-A-1
42 Joan Ennis 0/50K F2 00:19:39 Avondhu MF F-A-2
45 Ellen Hanley 0/40I F3 00:19:53 Avondhu MF 


The full results are up on the Cork BHAA website HERE

Photos...
1) Derek Costelloe of Eagle AC has a gallery of 285 photos HERE

Thoughts? What did you think of the 9am start as opposed to 11am? In this case, they had to make the change today but would you like to see the BHAA races start at an earlier time?

I guess it has good points. The obvious bad point is having to get up earlier! :o) The obvious advantage is that you can get the race out of the way and you have the whole day ahead of you.

What do you think? 9am or 11am start?

Results of the North Cork AC 5k in Doneraile Park...Sat 25th Feb 2017

1 Rory O Connor    North Cork AC        16:33    SM
2 Shane O Rahilly    Ferrybank AC        17:24    SM
3 Damine Madigan    North Cork AC        17:30    SM
11 Keeley Tideswell    Clonmel AC        20:47    SW
22 Susan Looney    Duhallow AC        22:28    SW
31 Caoimhe Taylor    North Cork AC        23:29    SW 




Photos...
1) North Cork AC have a gallery HERE

North Cork AC 5K Race Results  Below...

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Results of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun... Sat 25th Feb 2017


The numbers were down a bit this week for the 5k parkrun in Ballincollig with 299 taking part. This was no doubt due to the wet weather and as the chart shows, it is still well above the average turnout at the end of 2016.

1 Brian LINEHAN    19:19    VM50-54    M1
2 Tiernan MORRISSEY    19:26    JM11-14    M2 Leevale AC
3 Martin COLLIER    19:29    VM35-39    M3
22 Mary SWEENEY    21:23    VW55-59    F1 St Finbarrs AC
24 Elaine O' DONOGHUE    21:33    VW35-39    F2
34 Louise SHEEHAN    22:28    VW40-44    F3 Ballincollig Athletic Club


The results of the 37th edition of this Ballincollig 5k parkrun can be found HERE

Photos...
1) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE

Just on a further note....For anyone shopping in Tesco, you'll be familiar with the Blue tokens and how money is raised for community projects and charities. One of the fundraising efforts at the moment is for a defibrillator for the parkruns. I presume it refers to the Ballincollig one?

Friday, February 24, 2017

Races on the weekend of Sat 25th & Sun 26th Feb 2017

Another busy weekend with plenty to choose from. Just remember that the Cork BHAA race in Blackrock in Cork City on Sunday starts at 9am. Also the Adare 10k is full so don't waste a trip if you haven't entered already.

The weather forecast is for rain on Saturday. Sunday looks like it might be wet as well but it will probably get worse as the days goes on. It might well be the case that the early start for the BHAA race might be a blessing in disguise.

5k Parkrun...Sat 25th (9:30am)...€free...various locations...  
Cork...Castle Demense, Macroom // Showgrounds, Clonakilty // Bere Island, Beara Peninsula) // Glengarriff // Castlehaven // Ballincollig Regional Park...
Waterford...Tramore // Limerick...University of Limerick // Kerry...Killarney & Tralee // Clare...Kilrush & Clarisford // Tipperary...Templemore

Kerry...Sat 25th (11am)...Killarney Spring 5k Series...€6...Demense, Killarney....Organised by Gneeveguilla AC...info...


Cork...Sat 25th (11am)...North Cork AC 5k in Doneraile Park...€10...

Cork...Sun 26th (9am)...Cork BHAA Gas Networks Ireland 5km...€5 reg/€10 pre-reg...Blackrock Village/Marina in Cork City... info ... Note the early start at 9am...



Limerick...Sun 26th (1pm)...Adare 10k road race...€20 online, €20 on the day... info... NOW CLOSED


Car Keys lost between Harty's Key and Blackrock Castle

Someone has lost their car keys between Harty's Quay and Blackrock Castle. ..."Has anyone found a car key running around by hartys quay/blackrock castle location on Thursday?"

Adare 10k on Sun 26th Feb now closed

The Adare 10k road race which is coming up on Sunday the 26th of February is now closed! There will be no entries on the day.

Last year, the race attracted a bumper field of 595 people and that was a jump of 19% on the figure for 2015. The limit this year was 850 entries.

Many of the races in Munster these days are past their peaks but this Adare race seems to be going from strength to strength.

More info about the race HERE

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Garmin Forerunner 10 Watch Found

Someone found a Garmin Forerunner 10 watch on the main road in Rathcormac recently. Going through the data on the watch, it looks as if the owner did a 4.31 mile run on the 29th of January which might tie in with the fun run that was in Glanmire that day?

Do you know of anyone who has lost a Garmin Forerunner 10 watch recently?

If you do, let me know and I'll pass on your details.

Notice...Lee Fields 4 mile road race - Sun 19th Mar 2017

The Lee Fields 4 mile road race is coming up in Cork City on Sunday the 19th of March 2017. This was held before in October 2015 so it has now changed to a Spring date.


The 4 mile route is the same as before...County Hall...Carrigrohane Straight...Inchigaggin Lane...Model Farm Rd...Dennehy's Cross...Victoria Cross. You can see a preview of the course HERE

You can pre-enter online HERE for €10.70 and there is a free technical top for the first 200 entrants. You can also enter on the morning of the race for €15 but obviously the tech tops might be gone at that stage.

As you can see in the flyer above, the race HQ is at the Kingsley Hotel.


The race is a partnership between HSE Drug & Alcohol Services, Cork Local and Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. We hope to encourage people to take part in Sunday morning activities. The Cork Local & Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force has responsibility for developing a strategic, locally based response to substance misuse in Cork City, Co. Cork and Kerry. Today, the Cork Local & Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force funds 47 projects. These projects are spread across local communities and voluntary agencies throughout the region to support individuals affected by substance misuse. All Drug Task Forces now have the responsibility of Alcohol added to their brief. We in the Task Force are highlighting this addition of alcohol by creating an event to support the “Hello Sunday Morning” initiative.

“Hello Sunday Morning” encourages individuals to look at changing the pattern of their drinking by taking a break from alcohol & incentivizing that break with goals e.g taking up running/exercise – further details www.hellosundaymorning.org


Details, photos  and rationale of event can be found on our website - http://www.corkdrugandalcohol.ie/alcohol-info/hello-sunday-morning/

We are hoping you will support the upcoming not for profit event. Look forward to seeing you on the day.


Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Notice - Killeagh 4 mile road race...Sun 5th Mar 2017

This is the second year of this 4 mile race and it's organised by Killeagh Community Healthy Clubs Project in association with Youghal AC. It will be held on Sunday the 5th of March 2017 at 11am.



Considering that Killeagh is on the N25 Cork-Waterford road, the race should have a pretty big catchment area.


As you can see from the course map below, the race takes in a loop to the west of Killeagh. The race finishes at the entrance to the Killeagh GAA grounds which is the race HQ. There will also be changing and shower facilities here.

Note from the organisers.....The race HQ is in Killeagh GAA complex, where we will have registration on the morning of race. There are great facilities there for changing, showers and catering afterwards. There is plenty on parking at the GAA grounds and there is a walk way through an estate to the start line. We will have the race chipped timed as well.

We have been in constant contact with the engineer on site at the road works in Killeagh and we have been informed that it's planned to have the main Cork to Waterford road open to two way traffic this weekend so there should be no traffic delays that would effect anyone attending our race.

In relation to sponsorship we have four confirmed sponsors this year Youghal Credit Union, Midleton TSB, Castlemartyr Resort and Market Green Shopping Centre, with a number of local business helping out as well.


A full preview of the course can be seen HERE

Killeagh Healthy Clubs Project is a new initiative to promote health and well being for the Killeagh community and is organised by a combination of personal from Killeagh adult and juvenile GAA clubs, Inch Rovers Ladies Football Club and Killeagh Camogie Club. This group have a number of initiatives underway, walking groups, couch to 5k, healthy food demonstrations etc.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Added Time Bonuses for the Ballycotton 10

From Ballycotton Running Promotions...ADDED TIME BONUSES FOR BALLYCOTTON ‘10’

This year, in an effort to raise the elite standard of the race and to celebrate the 40th annual event, there will be added time bonuses for the Ballycotton ‘10’ on March 12th.

Along with the usual first three prizes (€500, €300 and €200) for men and women and the course bonuses of €500 for a new record (men, Gary Staines 47:00; women, Maria McCambridge 54:20) the following bonuses will apply:

Men: If the winner, not breaking the course record, runs inside 48:30 there will be a bonus of €300. All other runners (outside of first three) breaking 50:00 will receive a bonus of €100 along with their prize.

Women: If the winner, not breaking the course record, runs inside 55:30 there will be a bonus of €300. All other women (outside of first three) breaking 58:00 will receive a bonus of €100 along with their prize.

Only one time bonus can apply for both men and women.

While the women’s course record has been improved three times by Maria McCambridge in the past five years, in contrast the men’s standard has shown little change. In the history of the race, 48:30 has been broken on a total of 29 occasions (including four times by Noel Berkeley).

Yet only two of those 29 times – Charles Kiplgat in 2004 and Dave Mitchinson in 2005 – has been set in the past 15 years so hopefully this year will see an improvement back to the standards of the past.

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.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Results of the Carrigaline 5 mile road race...Sun 19th Feb 2017


The annual Carrigaline 5 mile road race was held on Sunday the 19th of February 2017 on what turned out to be a nice mild Spring morning with the temperature up around 12 deg C. The numbers were up 11% this year with 419 runners taking part, the 3rd highest ever for the event.

Back in 2012/2013, things were different in that there was usually only one main event per day on. Fast forward to 2017 and we have multiple events on over the weekend...a parkrun in Ballincolllig with 383 runners, a 4k in Cloyne with about 200 and a trail race in North Cork. Any race that can hold its numbers at the moment is doing well so any race that manages to increase its numbers is doing really well.

1    26:17    HOEY, Mark    Leevale AC
2    26:26    DONOVAN, Barry    Leevale AC
3    26:37    O'BRIEN, Alan    Eagle AC
38    32:12    MURPHY PLANT, Una    Kinsale Tri    F45
46    32:26    PARNELL, Carmel    Leevale AC    F60
53    32:52    HEGARTY, Lisa    Leevale AC   


The full results can be found at https://eagleac.net/2017/02/20/results-of-the-2017-carrigaline-5-mile-road-race/

Photos.... (Updated Mon 20th Feb @8:15pm)
1) Pre-race photos up on the Running in Cork Facebook page
2) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
3) Finish line photos... Up to 36:27
4) Finish line photos... 36:30 to 42:57
5) Finish line photos... 45:58 and above
6) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has 300+ photos HERE
7) Andy O'Rourke Photography has 3 galleries... Pre-Race ...  Presentation and Prizes ... Near the finish
8) Mick Dooley of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE

Remember that you can use the 15% discount voucher in The Edge Sports on any running related products.

Mark Hoey of Leevale AC...First man

Una Plant-Murphy of Kinsale Tri Club...1st woman
Photos : Joe Murphy of Eagle AC

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Notice...Cork BHAA Gas Networks Ireland 5k road race - Sun 26th Feb 2017

The annual Cork BHAA Gas Networks Ireland 5k road race is coming up next Sunday the 26th of February 2017 at 9am in Cork City.

Note the start time....It's 9am, not 11am. Entries open at 7:30am.



Please note that there is a change from previous years in that the Lee Rowing club will not be the race HQ. This year, the Cork Boat Club which is located in Blackrock village will be the race HQ and the course has been changed to account for this. It's still dead flat so it's as fast as ever.


The one issue however is parking. It is very limited near the Cork Boat Club and there is a Sunday market on at the same time.

Here is some information from the organisers..... The Gas Networks Ireland race takes place at a revised Marina 5k route this year. Registration is from 7.30am at Cork Boat Club in Blackrock village with the race starting at 9am up near Lee Rowing Club. Registration will close at 8.45am to allow runners get to the start which is approximately 1 mile from Cork Boat Club.

Parking limitations...There is very limited parking in the area surrounding Cork Boat Club. Additionally, there is a farmers market just outside later as well as construction works in Blackrock village. We are trialing a new route and venue for this race so we ask for co-operation in car-pooling/cycling to the venue where possible. The following areas are where you are likely to find parking but these will fill up early so it would be worth getting to registration as close to 8am as possible.

a) Car parks on far side of Blackrock Castle. These will fill up with early morning walkers if we have a fine morning
b) Parking near Shandon Boat Club where traditionally a lot of people would have parked for Marina 5k races. If you’ve car-pooled, the driver can drop off others who can register for them at Cork Boat Club and meet them at the start.
c) City side of Blackrock church. Meadow Grove Estate which is between Blackrock Village and Skehard Rd.


As always, the entry fee is €5 for registered runners and €10 for non-registered. I suggest you park your car and jog to the race HQ with the exact entry fee. From there, go to the start line.

Results of the Cloyne Commons 4k...Sun 19th Feb 2017

The 4th race in the Cloyne Commons 4k Series was held on Sunday the 19th of February 2017 in dry and mild conditions. A total of 244 people took part.

1    0:12:28    McGRATH, Sean    East Cork AC    M    05:00.8 
2    0:13:13    SHEEHAN, Nigel    Youghal AC    M    05:18.9
3    0:13:39    SPITERI, Paul    Midleton AC    M    05:29.4 
22    0:15:44    HUNTER, Nollaig    Leevale AC    F45    06:19.7
35    0:16:30    LEAHY, Eileen    Midleton AC    F    06:38.2
37    0:16:34    WATKINS, Terry    unatt/Kilworth    F    06:39.8


Full results below...

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Results & photos of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun...Sat 18th Feb 2017

A total of 383 people turned out for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park, almost the same as last week.



1 Conor DOLAN    16:45    SM30-34    M1
2 Brian CARROLL    18:05    VM35-39    M2 Crusaders Athletic Club
3 Grattan O ROURKE    18:35    VM35-39
8 Emma DONLON    19:17    VW35-39    F1
22 Orla CROSBIE    21:08    VW45-49    F2    St Finbarrs AC   
26 Mary SWEENEY    21:28    VW55-59    F3    St Finbarrs AC


The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE

Friday, February 17, 2017

Races this weekend...Sat 18th & Sun 19th Feb 2017

The forecast is reasonable for the weekend but the rain will never be too far away. Here is what's on offer....


5k Parkrun...Sat 18th (9:30am)...€free...various locations...  
Cork...Castle Demense, Macroom // Showgrounds, Clonakilty // Bere Island, Beara Peninsula) // Glengarriff // Castlehaven // Ballincollig Regional Park...
Waterford...Tramore // Limerick...University of Limerick // Kerry...Killarney & Tralee // Clare...Kilrush & Clarisford // Tipperary...Templemore

Kerry...Sat 18th (11am)...Killarney Spring 5k Series...€6...Demense, Killarney....Organised by Gneeveguilla AC...info...


Cork...Sun 19th (9:30am)...Cloyne Commons 4k...€5...

Cork...Sun 19th (11am)...Carrigaline 5 mile road race...€10... info...



Cork...Sun 19th (11am)...MMRA 7km trail race, Glenanaar...€10*... Near Kildorrery...€10 annual IMRA registration required... info...


Thursday, February 16, 2017

Notice...MMRA Glenanaar Trail Run - Sun 19th February 2017


As well as there being plenty of road races locally, the Munster Trail League offers the chance to try out trail running in the woods and hills right across the province.  The runs are suitable for all levels of ability and include a junior race for 10 – 16 year olds and a free non-competitive run (accompanied) for kids under 10.  

Race 3 of the league is the Glenanaar Trail Run just outside the North Cork village of Kildorrery.  It’s a 7k route which will be fully marked and which meanders through Glennanaar woods along the Canon Sheehan Loop. The adult race starts at 11:00 with the juniors and kiddies events at 10:30.

Registration will open at 10:00am and you must register before 10:45am to ensure the race starts on time.  For registration details and further information on the event, please visit the event page below.

Further details on this event: https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/1478

Photos below...

800m track runner clobbered by pole vault

This video has been doing the rounds on the net over the last week. It shows the finish of an 800m indoor track race with the obvious clear favourite gearing up to take the win at the last bend.....until a freak accident occurs.


Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Pre-entries for the Carriglaine 5 mile road race now open




Just a reminder that the annual Carrigaline 5 mile road race organised by Eagle AC is coming up next Sunday the 19th of February 2017 at 11am.

The entry fee on the morning of the race is €10 and entries will be open from just before 10am. You can also pre-enter if you want to skip the queues and you'll be entered into a draw for a €30 voucher.

More details in this previous post.










Michael Harty of East Cork AC wins National Master Cross Country title



The Athletics Ireland Masters Cross Country Championships were held on Sunday the 12th of February in Waterford IT. The winner of the mens race was Michael Harty of East Cork AC.

255 23:24 1 Michael Harty East Cork A.C. East Cork A.C.
408 23:50 2 Tim O'Connor An Riocht A.C. An Riocht A.C.
260 23:55 3 Tim Twomey Leevale A.C. Leevale A.C.
112 14:51 1 Rosemary Ryan Dooneen A.C. Dooneen A.C.
48 15:02 2 Sara Doohan Corran A.C.
72 15:04 3 Barbara Cleary Donore Harriers Donore Harriers


The full results are up on the Athletics Ireland website

Photos...
1) West Waterford AC have a gallery HERE

Photo courtesy of John Cashman

Monday, February 13, 2017

Results of the Kilmacsimon 10k & 6k...Sun 12th Feb 2017


This 10k in Kilmacsimon near Innishannon was held on Sunday the 12th of February 2017 and attracted roughly 130 people.

10k....
1    Grzegorz Sienicki    540    0:38:34
2    Ciaran Bouse    552    0:39:39
3    Barrie Kenny    568    0:41:23
1    Sinead O'Regan    595    0:47:04
2    Anne Bamford    526    0:47:45
3    Marie Threse Brady    525    0:48:33


Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

The full results can be seen below...


Sunday, February 12, 2017

Results of the FACE 5k in Kilworth...Sun 12th Feb 2017



The annual FACE 5k was held in Kilworth on Sunday the 12th of February 2017 in cold, dry and windy conditions.

Pos No. Time Name Club G Cat
1 16:02.0 CURRAN, Eric LEEVALE M MS
2 16:42.0 SHEEHAN, Nigel YOUGHAL M MS
3 16:51.0 SOSNOWSKI, Wieslaw AVTIVE MALBORK M M45
11 18:54.0 FINN, Carol LEEVALE F FS
20 19:49.0 BRUTON, Jessica LEEVALE F FS
24 20:08.0 LEWIS HANLEY, Ellen GRANGE FERMOY AC F F40   


The provisional results can be seen on the race website.

Photos...
1) Gerard O'Sullivan has 3 albums... #1 ... #2 ... #3
2) Ger Broderick has a gallery HERE 

Results of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun... Sat 11th Feb 2017

 The numbers took a jump back up this week with 385 taking part in the 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park. Last week, the Dungarvan 10 mile was on and the rain before 9:30am probably turned a good number off.

1 Shane O'CALLAGHAN    18:50    VM35-39    M1
2 Richard O' SULLIVAN    19:02    SM25-29    M2
3 Brian LOORAM    19:04    SM20-24    M3    Clonmel Athletic Club
27 Sorcha CROWLEY    21:56    SW30-34    F1
32 Dawn LYNCH    22:08    SW25-29    F2
44 Karen CREED    22:45    VW50-54    F3


The results of the 35th edition can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE

Saturday, February 11, 2017

John Cussen of Old Abbey AC...RIP

A bit of sad news. I heard today that John Cussen of Old Abbey AC has passed away. He was 89 years old.

L-R...John Hayes, Jimmy Murray, John Cussen & John O'Driscoll

He is pictured here back in 2014 at the Old Abbey 5k road race. He was a founding member of Old Abbey Athletic Club.


Ar dheis DĂ© go raibh a anam

Notice

Friday, February 10, 2017

Events on this weekend...Sat 11th & Sun 12th Feb 2017

Here are some of the events on this weekend...

5k Parkrun...Sat 11th (9:30am)...€free...various locations...  
Cork...Castle Demense, Macroom // Showgrounds, Clonakilty // Bere Island, Beara Peninsula) // Glengarriff // Castlehaven // Ballincollig Regional Park...
Waterford...Tramore // Limerick...University of Limerick // Kerry...Killarney & Tralee // Clare...Kilrush & Clarisford // Tipperary...Templemore

Kerry...Sat 11th (11am)...Killarney Spring 5k Series...€6...Demense, Killarney....Organised by Gneeveguilla AC...info...



Waterford...Sat 11th (12 noon)...Anne Valley 5 Mile Challenge...€10...Dunhill...

Cork...Sun 12th (11am)...FACE 5k, Kilworth...€10...Popular 5k charity race in Kilworth...info...


Cork...Sun 12th (11am)...Castletownroche National School 5k fun run/walk...€10...Doneraile Park...

Waterford...Sun 12th (11am )...Kilmacthomas 5 mile...€8 ... Organised by West Waterford AC...info...


Cork...Sun 12th (11:30am)...Kilmacsimon Rowing Club 10km & 6km...€10...(Walk €5)... info...


Cork...Sun 12th (12 noon)...St.Val's Ladies Football Club 5k fun run/walk...€?...Kilmurry...

Some stats for the 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile road race

The annual Dungarvan 10 mile road race in Co.Waterford is one of the biggest races on the calendar and attracts a huge number of runners from Cork. The chart below shows the clubs who had more than 20 members in the results...


Some points...

1) As expected, the host club West Waterford AC has the highest number of finishers. At the end of 2016, the club had 326 adult members and they had 134 finishers, 41% of their membership.

2) The Red dots shows just how clubs from Cork are some of the biggest in the event. In most races, it's usually local clubs who are the largest. In this case, four clubs from Cork and one from Tipperary had more finishers than Waterford AC who might have been expected to be the second largest.

3) Looking through the rest of the results with clubs less than 20 members, the pattern is the same...mostly from Cork. It's probably safe to assume that the bulk of the non-club runners are from Cork as well. In many ways, it's almost like a Cork race that was held in Co.Waterford ;o)

4) The catchment area for the Dungarvan 10 mile road race is about 100kms or 60 miles. The vast majority of the runners are within this distance. Relatively few travel from Dublin or elsewhere in the country.

Gender balance.........This is a breakdown of men and women...


Usually, the percentage of women in a 10 miler / half-marathon is about 40-42 %. The figure of 45.1% is probably a bit higher than usual. It is certainly a big change from say 10-15 years ago when the figure might have been down around 30%.

Male numbers........This is a breakdown of the men....


One interesting thing to note here is that there is no M35 category like in the women. If there were then you'd probably see that the bulk of the Senior Men (MS) shown above are aged 35 and over.

Female numbers.....This is a breakdown of the female numbers.

As you can see, the number of F35 women is almost the same as the number of F40 women. It's probable that most of the Senior Women (FS) are most likely in the 30-34 age category. This would follow the membership stats for most adults in athletic clubs i.e. the vast majority are aged 30 and above with relatively few people in their 20's running.

Results and links to thousands of photos can be found in this previous post.

Addendum...
Here are some of the numbers for the smaller clubs......

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Reminder...FACE 5k in Kilworth coming up next Sunday 12th Feb 2017

Just a reminder that the big race in NE Cork next Sunday the 12th of February is the FACE 5k in Kilworth. This is always a popular event and attracts a large crowd. Proceeds from the race go towards FACE (Fermoy Action Children's Education) which helps children with special needs. They always have a huge array of prizes thanks to the generosity of local businesses.

Cork...Sun 12th (11am)...FACE 5k, Kilworth...€10...Popular 5k charity race in Kilworth...info...

More info in this previous post.

Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Poll for the best Half-Marathon in Munster in 2016 now open

The poll for best Half-Marathon in Munster in 2016 is now open.

These were the nominations....

Half-Marathon...
Bay Run Half-Marathon (May 2016)
Cork City Half-Marathon (Jun 2016)
Run Killarney Half-Marathon (Jul 2016)
East Cork Harbour Half-Marathon (Aug 2016)
Clonmel Half-Marathon (Aug 2016)
Charleville Half-Marathon (Sep 2016)
Waterford Half-Marathon (Dec 2016)

You can vote here.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2XZ7D26

The polls will close late February.

Tuesday, February 07, 2017

Poll for the best 10 mile race in Munster in 2016 now open

The poll for best 10 mile race in Munster in 2016 is now open.

These were the nominations....

10m...
Dungarvan 10 mile road race (Jan 2016)
Mealagh Valley 10 mile road race (Feb 2016)
Ballycotton 10 mile road race (Mar 2016)
Mallow 10 mile road race (Mar 2016)
Great Island 10 mile road race (Apr 2016)
Blackwater 10 mile road race (May 2016)
Ballynonty 10 mile road race (July 2016)
Killarney 10 mile road race (Sept 2016)
John Buckley Sports Cork City 10 Miler (Sept 2016)

You can vote here.... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/68GR996

The polls will close late February.

Monday, February 06, 2017

Results & photos of the Dungarvan 10 mile road race...Sun 5th Feb 2017

The 26th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race was held on Sunday the 5th of February 2017. In contrast to some other years, the weather conditions were almost perfect with some nice Spring sunshine and light winds.

A total of 1932 runners finished the race with well over 1000 coming from Cork alone.

The winner of the men's race was Alan O'Shea of Bantry AC.



1 Alan O' Shea Bantry AC 50:54
2 David Mansfield Cloniffe Harriers AC 52:40
3 Trevor Power Waterford AC 53:14
4 Colin Merritt Individual 53:33
5 Brian Furey Rathfarnham WSAF AC 53:57
1 Siobhain O' Doherty Borrisokane AC 57:32
2 Jill Hodgins Individual 58:14
3 Aoife Cooke Youghal AC 58:30
4 Barbara Sanchez Cloniffe Harrers AC 58:55
5 Sally Forristal St. Josephs AC 01:02:30

The full results can be seen HERE

L-R...Jill Hodgins 2nd, Siobhan O'Doherty 1st & Aoife Cooke 3rd


Photos... (Updated Tues 7th Feb @5:20pm)
1) There will be several albums going up on the Running in Cork Facebook page

a) Pre-Race Photos b) Near the 1 mile mark c) Finish 00:50 to 01:05 d) Finish 1:05 to 1:11 e) Finish 1:11 to 1:18 f) 1:18 to 1:24 g) 1:23 to 1:30 h) 1:30 to 1:37 i) 1:37 to 1:43

2) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has about 1700 photos spread out over the following albums...
a) Start Line , 5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile.. https://flic.kr/s/aHskNokNFW
b) 1st mile 5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskNow4f5
c) 3rd mile 5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskTNrsQu
d) Finish up to 70 mins  5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskTXkpfF
e) 70  to 80 mins  5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskRADzEu
f) 80 to 90 mins  5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskNxtMzB
g) 90 + mins 5th Feb 2017 Dungarvan 10 mile... https://flic.kr/s/aHskQJpjeQ

3) Dave O'Brien Photography has 111 photos HERE

4) John Coleman has 54 photos HERE

5) DC Images has 315 photos HERE

6) Susan Parker Laste has  362 photos here

7) West Waterford AC have 580 photos HERE

8) Martin Landers has loads of photos HERE 

Ronan Wogan of MyRunResults has a start line video below...



Category results below.......


Sunday, February 05, 2017

Results of the Cork BHAA Janssen 6k race in Little Island...Sun 5th Feb 2017

The annual Cork BHAA Janssen 6k road race was held in Little Island on Sunday the 5th of February 2017. A total of 290 runners took part which is down 15% on the numbers for last year.

This years numbers were down 40% compared to the peak of 491 back in 2013 and is probably a reflection of the wider choice of races available today. The 5k parkrun in Ballincollig is attracting large numbers and well over 1000 runners from Cork traveled to Waterford for the annual Dungarvan 10 mile road race.

1 Mike Carmody 18:46 Temp Reg
2 Sean McGrath M1 18:58 Harty Tax Consulting
3 John Meade M2 19:20 Joyce Wolfe Physiotherapy
41 Lisa Hegarty F1 23:54 Dept of Ed F-C-1
52 Deirdre Ansbro 0/35H F2 24:27 Flanagan Print F-A-1
54 Dolores Duffy 0/45J F3 24:32 Goldstar Telecom


The full results are now up on the Cork BHAA website.

Photos...
1) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE