Fixtures 2009 - including race announcements

howya horse

2009 Meath Athletics Board Road Race League

17th March, Fr Murphy AC 5 miles incorporating Meath RR championship.Athboy.

29th March, Dunboyne AC 4, Festival of Road Races”

15th May, Navan AC 4 miles. “Simon Cumbers Memorial” Claremont, Navan.

28th May, Na Fianna Bob Heffernan 5km, Johnstownbridge off M4 at Enfield.
NOTE: THIS IS CHANGED TO 26TH MAY

5th June, South O Hanlon AC 4miles,Claremont Stadium, Navan

19th June, Bohermeen “Patrick Bell 5km”

27th June, Dunshaughlin 10km “Michael Manning Memorial”

13th September, Bohermeen AC “Rennicks & Delany Cups”

Special end of season prizes for non Meath registered athletes.
League prizes awarded in junior, senior and masters grades based on results for 5 out of 8 races completed.



Track and Field
26th April, Cushinstown AC open T & F sports, just off N2 north of Ashbourne at Kilmoon Cross.
20th September, Navan AC open T & F sports at Claremont Stadium.


Cross Country
27 September, Star of the Sea, Cross Country. Full Juvenile and Senior programme. Greenanstown, Stamullen. 3km from M1.

13 October, Loughcrew, Oldcastle. St Brigids AC “Geraldine Dolan Memorial Cross Country” for post primary schools.

rdunne

you can put the detals here too:
http://bhaa.ie/submit.php?type=calendar

thirtyfoot

This thread is for all race fixtures. If you are a race organiser, please insert your race here instead of starting a new thread for that race.

There will be a separate "Race and Meet" thread so that people can talk about upcoming races and their plans for them etc.

There will still be separate threads for the biggies like Ballycotton, Dublin, Connemara, Raheny 5 etc.

We'll see how it goes and make changes if necessary.

thirtyfoot

Here is a starter for all domestic track races.

If you have additions or changes please reply and I'll update.

Domestic Track and Field Fixtures
Date Event Venue Link
19-Apr Leevale Open Sports Mardyke www.leevale.org
22-Apr Dublin Graded I Santry www.dublinathletics.com/
24-Apr Irish Universities Limerick www.iuaa.org/
25-Apr Irish Universities Limerick www.iuaa.org/
04-May Munster Open Champs CIT www.munsterathletics.com/
06-May Dublin Graded II Irishtown www.dublinathletics.com/
17-May AAI Games Athlone www.athleticsireland.ie
20-May Dublin Graded III Santry www.dublinathletics.com/
03-Jun Dublin Graded IV Irishtown www.dublinathletics.com/
07-Jun Leinster Open Champs Tullamore www.athleticsleinster.com
13-Jun NI Champs Mary Peters www.niathletics.org/
14-Jun National League Various www.athleticsireland.ie
17-Jun Dublin Graded V Santry www.dublinathletics.com/
20-Jun Dublin Open Championships Santry www.dublinathletics.com/
28-Jun National U23/Junior Champs Tullamore www.athleticsireland.ie
01-Jul Dublin Graded VI Irishtown www.dublinathletics.com/
11-Jul Cork City Sports Mardyke www.corkcitysports.ie
12-Jul National League Various www.athleticsireland.ie
15-Jul Dublin Graded VII Santry www.dublinathletics.com/
01-Aug National Seniors Day 1 Santry www.athleticsireland.ie
02-Aug National Seniors Day 2 Santry www.athleticsireland.ie
05-Aug Dublin Graded VIII Irishtown www.dublinathletics.com/
08-Aug National League Final Tullamore www.athleticsireland.ie

thirtyfoot

From Rmac


Mourne Way Marathon 2009

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Press Release for Mourne Way Marathon 2009

Fed up running on the roads, pounding all those miles around cities and towns whilst training for Marathons, Half Marathons and 10k races? Or are you fell runner looking for that race that is a little different from all the others on the calendar? Or are you looking to raise money for your chosen charity whilst taking in the scenery that the Mourne Mountains have to offer? For 2009 we have designed a race that will ensure you get as much fresh air as possible and there won't be a traffic light, roundabout or concrete jungle in sight!! Just Coast, Sea and Countryside.

26 Extreme are pleased to announce this new and unique event to Northern Ireland – The Mourne Way Marathon. This is a Marathon which is almost entirely off road. The event date is Saturday 13 June 2009.

In addition to the Marathon there will also be a Half Marathon and a 10k run / walk incorporated into the route - these races, like the Marathon, will also finish in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. There will also be a “Challenge Walk” on the day along the full 26 mile route of the Mourne Way.

The main event will see competitors race the 26 miles of the Mourne Way from Newcastle to Rostrevor, Co Down. This route is a linear route, almost entirely off road, traversing the foothills of the Mourne Mountains passing Tollymore Forest, Fofanny Dam, Spelga Dam, Leitrim Lodge and Yellow Water before arriving at the finish in Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor.

For more information on this exciting new event please log onto www.mournewaymarathon.comor call +44 7752 371 100 for an entry pack.

<edit> There is also a special offer for the first (next?) 20 people who sign up for the half. PM RMac for more info.

lecheile

09th May - Le Cheile AC 5k Road Race, Leixlip www.lecheileac.com

thanks a mill

downthemiddle

The newest event on the Irish road racing circuit has been launched in Ireland's newest town with the announcement of the Adamstown 8k road race on Sunday May 24th. This event will take place on a selection of new roads many of which are not yet open to traffic. Details are available on www.adamstown.ie.

TheRoadRunner

Cool. Not too far from me so may run it.

shels4ever

downthemiddle wrote: »

The newest event on the Irish road racing circuit has been launched in Ireland's newest town with the announcement of the Adamstown 8k road race on Sunday May 24th. This event will take place on a selection of new roads many of which are not yet open to traffic. Details are available on www.adamstown.ie.

Sounds like a good race, seems to be very flat around there too.

pmbell

Can you please give me background on this race?
My interest is related to the fact that my son, Patrick Bell was a triathlete before he died suddenly on June 19 at age 23 after completing the Ashland Triathlon in 2005. Is there a connection or is this just a coincidence?

meathcountysec

Not sure of exact background but this year is the 24th running of this race. You might contact Bohermeen AC directly as they are promoting this race.

Esroh

This is a 10k from Cornamona to Clonbur along the old mountain rd.It maybe of intest to anyone considering GealForce who wants to test their running/climbing ability on a good surface.It is the official opening of the resurfaced road and will have all the trappings.You'll be bussed to start.
Will have more details asap

tonym_1980

Direct link to the race website, click here

felony

Sportsworld Running Club Present:

25th Anniversary 5 mile Classic Road Race

Sunday 17th May 2009 - 10am Start

All Welcome - Runners, Joggers, Walkers, Club Teams

For online entry and race flyer please visit:

www.sportsworld-terenure.ie

GREAT COURSE, GREAT ATMOSPHERE, GREAT RACE!

Zuppy

My own calendar of races close to Cork City. (please send me any updates)

RacoonQueen

downthemiddle wrote: »

The newest event on the Irish road racing circuit has been launched in Ireland's newest town with the announcement of the Adamstown 8k road race on Sunday May 24th. This event will take place on a selection of new roads many of which are not yet open to traffic. Details are available on www.adamstown.ie.

Not far from me and I've never run an '8k' before, would be a nice stretch of the legs for Edinburgh.

Bally8

ZuppyLurk wrote: »

My own calendar of races close to Cork City. (please send me any updates)

Wow ZuppyLurk thats a pretty comprehensive list! I didnt realise there were so many events. I will be doing the Youghal 10k and will consider some of the others too. Thanks a mill for that.

Zuppy

It is but there are a lot more events there. I just put the ones close to the city. If your in Youghal then look further east as well.

Bally8

Im actually in Clare but my sister lives near Youghal. It would be great if there was a list like that for the rest of the coutntry too- I suppose thats what this tread is about:)

Zuppy

Would love to have one calendar for the country. But considering I type so slowly and have no idea how to merge the different lists other than cut and paste.

The list I have put together is from about 5 different sites and most of these groups don't work together makes a national list of event across a couple of sports a distance possiblity.

ChickenBalls

3 Rock Triathlon Club

Duathlon
Ashford, Co. Wicklow
1pm Sunday 26th April

Event and registration details here
http://www.3rocktriclub.com/events.php

brosna

The 6th annual Boston Scientific Tullamore 4 Mile Fun Charity Run/Walk in aid of Dochas will take place on 3rd of May 2009 starting in the Tullamore Harriers at 11.30 AM sharp.

Well organised race with tee-shirts for first 250 competitors registered. Lots of food, refreshments, spot prizes, shower facilities, race finishes on Track, Full Results available on day.

For information log onto www.bostonscientificfunrun.com
or call 05793 27500.

Application forms available on line: http://www.bostonscientificfunrun.com/app%20form.pdf

jonnyfingers

Carrick-on-Suir Triathlon 2009



The Carrick-on-Suir Triathlon and Try-athlon are now open for entries. This popular sprint distant race returns after record numbers entered last year. The reigning champion, Gavin Noble, is also rumoured to be defending his title this year.

The distance for the Triathlon is a 750m Swim - 20k Cycle -5k Run.

Once again there will be a Try-athlon consisting of a shorter 500m swim for beginners or those nervous about the swim leg.

Online entry is now open. Click here to register for the race.

Peterx

www.imra.ie

The Connaught Championship of hillrunning takes place this coming bank holiday weekend with two races over Croagh Patrick on Saturday and Ben gorm on Sunday deciding this year's champion.
John Heneghan is the defending champion.
Croagh Patrick doubles up as round 1 of the Irish Championship.

Zuppy

Updated the Cork list to add 2 races. If you find more please mail them on to me.
Thanks to those who found mistakes or missing races.

umpire bat

NAVAN AC

THE SIMON CUMBERS MEMORIAL
6K ROAD RACE
(Incorporating the Meath Open Road Race League Series)

AT CLAREMONT STADIUM, NAVAN CO. MEATH

Friday 15th MAY 2009.
COMMENCING AT 8.p.m.


RUN WALK JOG GO FOR LIFE RUN WALK JOG



CASH PRIZES FOR:
FIRST THREE SENIOR MEN
FIRST THREE SENIOR WOMEN
FIRST TWO MASTERS MEN
(OVER 40-45-50-55-60)
FIRST TWO MASTERS WOMEN
(OVER 35-40-45-50-55)
FIRST THREE JUNIOR MEN
FIRST THREE JUNIOR WOMEN
FIRST THREE WALKERS

FIRST TEAM MEN (overall) 3 to Count
FIRST TEAM WOMEN (overall) 3 to Count



FIRST SENIOR MAN WILL RECEIVE THE SIMON CUMBERS PERPETUAL TROPHY

SPECIAL CATEGORY PRIZES FOR MEET AND TRAIN PARTICIPANTS

ENTRIES ON THE EVENING FROM 6.30PM
FEE €10

Navan Athletic Club do not accept any responsibility for loss or injury during the event

umpire bat

Meath Road Race League 2009

15th May, Navan AC 4 miles. “Simon Cumbers Memorial” Claremont.

26th May, Na Fianna Bob Heffernan 5km, Johnstownbridge,Enfield.

5th June, South O Hanlon AC 4miles,Claremont Stadium, Navan

19th June, Bohermeen “Patrick Bell 5km”

27th June, Dunshaughlin 10km “Michael Manning Memorial”

13th September, Bohermeen AC “Rennicks & Delany Cups”

Special end of season prizes for non Meath registered athletes.
League prizes awarded in junior, senior and masters grades based on results for 5 out of 8 races completed.
ALL Races convenient to major roads M1, N2, N3 and M4.

Regular updates on Meath Athletics website Contact meathathletics@hotmail.com

Hard Worker

umpire bat wrote: »

Navan Athletic Club do not accept any responsibility for loss or injury during the event

Statements like that make me laugh. Whether you like it or not, the Chairman of Navan A.C. and the Race Director are responsible by law for the event. They are responsible for the health and safety of the competitors, volunteers and spectators.
People shouldn't be put off though, as I've run races in Navan in the past and I'm sure this one will be as well organised as all the others.

umpire bat

Na Fianna Athletic Club

Bob Heffernan 5K Road Race
Main Sponsor
Hamlet Court Hotel
Tuesday 26th May 2009 8.00pm
Registration & Parking at Hamlet Court Hotel

Johnstownbridge ,Enfield Co Meath

Senior Men Senior ladies
Bob Heffernan Trophy Credit Union Cup

1st six men 1st six Ladies

1st Three Masters 1st Three masters
( over 35,40,45,50,55,) (over 35,40,45, 1st over 50 )

1st Two over 60 1st over 5
1st Three Juniors 1st Three Juniors
1st Three Teams of 3 1st Three teams of three

Leo McKenna Memorial Award to first over 55 home

Prize for first meet and train athlete home

T-shirt for first 100 to enter
Entry fee 10 euro adults , 6 euro juniors received by post 20th
12 euro adults 8 euro juniors on the night

To facilitate chip timing we ask you to pre enter
Refreshments and race video after race …AAI permit granted
Contact Lena 046 9541580
Incorporating Meath Road Race series
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Name __________________________

Club _____________________ Age Group / Category ___________________

Male /Female _________________ Address __________________________

TEL __________________________ Entries to club Secretary
Lena Heffernan Possextown Enfield Co Meath . Cheques /Postal orders made
Payable to Na Fianna Athletic Club

meathcountysec

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]South O’Hanlon, Navan

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]4 Mile Road Race

Part of Meath Road Race series

Friday 5th June 2009 at 8.00pm

PRIZES
MEN LADIES
€100 bonus (For 1st if under 19.20mins) €100 bonus (For 1st if under 21.40mins)
6 senior men (1st 3 cash) 6 senior ladies (1st 3 cash)
3 vet men (M40,M45,M50), 1st cash 3 vet ladies (W35,W40,W45), 1st cash
2 vet men (M55), 1st cash 1 vet ladies (W50), 1st cash
3 junior men 3 junior ladies

3 mens teams (3 to score) 3 ladies teams (3 to score)



Individual prizes only in category entered.
Registration on the night in Claremont Stadium.
Seniors: €12 Juniors: €6
Special commemorative t-shirt and goody bag to all.
Showers, refreshments and prize-giving after race in Claremont Stadium.
Further details: Declan Byrne, 046-9071418
www.southohanlon.com


Race Sponsor:
Keal-Ryan Properties

umpire bat

The results of NaFianna AC "Bob HeffernanMemorial 5km" at Johnstownbridge 26 May are now available on Meath Athletics website.
http://community.meath.ie/meathathletics/

This race was chip timed by Precision Timing Ltd and sponsored by race HQ the Hamlet Court Hotel. It was a well organised event with over 180 runners on the start line. PLEASE CONTNUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CLUB PROMOTIONS which help grassroots athletics development.

lecheile

umpire bat wrote: »

The results of NaFianna AC "Bob HeffernanMemorial 5km" at Johnstownbridge 26 May are now available on Meath Athletics website.
http://community.meath.ie/meathathletics/

This race was chip timed by Precision Timing Ltd and sponsored by race HQ the Hamlet Court Hotel. It was a well organised event with over 180 runners on the start line. PLEASE CONTNUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CLUB PROMOTIONS which help grassroots athletics development.

Umpire_bat - agree with you re organisation of the event, I certainly enjoyed it (at least the little breeze seemed to be behind most of the time). Do you know if there is a version of the results listing each runner's category available?

liamo

Pulse Triathlon Club is hosting its Sprint Triathlon at a new venue this year - Port Beach, Clogherhead, Co. Louth (1hr drive from Dub City Centre) on Sat 8 August.

With a scenic swim off Port Beach (Blue Flag), a fast bike course and a flat run course, whether you're a beginner triathlete looking for an easy accessible race mid-season or a seasoned triathlete looking to christen a new course, you wont be disappointed.

More info and on-line entry here : www.pulsetri.com

meathcountysec

Results of South O'Hanlon 4 Mile, June 5th 2009

Bambaata

Entry is open for the Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon on Sat 15th August

More info at http://www.midlandtri.com/

RacoonQueen

St. James Hospital 6.5k 'fun run'. Thursday 23rd July at 7:45pm, route is around the liberties and kilmainham, prizes for top 3 men and top 3 women and if you're lucky and I'm free you can get a sports massage from yours truly when you finish, details on www.stjames.ie

RacoonQueen

More info on the above;
Clicky
and entry form

AFAIK it's not chip timing but your race number will be posted out to you, it's highly unlikely that it'll fill up so you probably will be able to register on the day. All proceeds are going to stroke care in the hospital.

ladytri

Lough Key Sprint Triathlon open for entry

Go to www.runireland.com to register

www.loughkeytri.com for more info

ChickenBalls

http://www.kilcooleac.com/kac_KK6km.html

You can still register online for this - just goto the link above.

irelandshane

Hi All,
I just wanted to let fellow runners know about the inaugrual running of 'The Lakes 10k' in Blessington, Co. Wicklow on the 10/09/09 (one week before the Dublin Half so should be a good training run!). This will be a fun event for runners/joggers but with a competitive element for those who what to go for gold.
It wil be run around part of the beautiful Blessington lake on a fast, flat and scenic route and will have the following features:
Chip timing
AAI permit
Accurate measurement (Jones counter)
Bespoke Technical T-Shirt
€1200 worth of prizes
Goodie bag and more
This is a charity event also and the registration fee is €28.
ALL profits go to The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland.
One of our club member has a child with CF hence this is our chosen charity and truely worthy of a helping hand.
In relation to the fee we realise it's at the top end but we decided early on to add features like a Technical T-shirt, chip timing, goodie bag etc. to attract runners into the event and hopefully build on this for next year. The lack or a title sponsor as of yet means costs are high. Over half of the fee is already going to the cost of the Technical T-shrit (the likes of which would cost more to buy in a shop).

Due to the logistics of ordering the technical T-shirt, people who have registered before the end of July will be guaranteed the correct size. So we would ask people who are considering to do this run to please register early.

You can register online at:
www.lakeshorestriders.com
Hope to see you there on the day. Many thanks.

Beags6257

Hi All,

The 10k Crookstown Motorway Run has just been launched and we would love you to join us for a run on the new but unopened M9 motorway on Saturday 7th November 2009 at 11:00.


> Timing chips
> Athletics Association Ireland Race Permit
> The course has been measured accurately to the distance of 10 Kilometers
> Fast, flat new motorway course, a great opportunity to beat your 10k personal best
> Prizes for top three finishers presented on the day
> Entry open to all levels of fitness
> Race limited to first 500 entries
> Unique Medal and race pack to participants
> Minimum age for entry is 18 years
> Refreshments served after the run
> Free parking available on the closed motorway from 8:30 am on the day
> All registration proceeds going to St. Laurence’s National School, Crookstown
> We look forward to seeing you at the starting line in November for this unique event!

For more details and to register, take a look at the Active Europe site below .....

http://www.activeglobal.com/Events/index.cfm?AC=EventDetails_V2&E=79248

Please forward this to anybody that you think would be interested in taking part in this event.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,
Pat McCann - 086 0869702

connie_c

10 k in blessington is on the 19th sept according to the website. Typo there perhaps? I was gonna do this but cant make a thursday, presume its saturday?

locteau

Hi Guys,

Aquathlon series in aid of MS Ireland and Kinvara national Schools 1st-8th-22nd-29th august 09

25.5 series, every saturday in september.

Online entry on runireland.com

Seb

irelandshane

connie_c wrote: »

10 k in blessington is on the 19th sept according to the website. Typo there perhaps? I was gonna do this but cant make a thursday, presume its saturday?

Hi, yeah my mistake, it is on the Saturday the 19th of September, one week before the Dublin Half. Appologies.

Racing Flat

Anyone know of any races on Sat Aug 22nd? Dublin-ish, not too short, not too long .

Thanks.

lecheile

This is a 5k cross country event (don't be put off - its very flat and run on grass/parkland). The race is open to all and starts at 3pm (registration will be possible on the day from 1 o'clock.)

Last year saw nearly 800 runners, joggers and walkers of all ages, complete the 5k course around the beautiful grounds of Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. It will be a wonderful recovery run for anyone doing the Dublin Half Marathon.

Entry to the event will be by donation or by sponsorship card. To get a sponsorship card or to find out any more information contact lizmcdonnellrun@eircom.net.

Ideal for those new to running or racing and suitable for junior athletes also. Supporting cancer research, its a wonderful cause and a great day out.

A copy of the course is available here and an article here explaining the origins of the race (http://www.leinsterleader.ie/sport/Liz-McDonnell-run.3368832.jp)

shels4ever

lecheile wrote: »

This is a 5k cross country event (don't be put off - its very flat and run on grass/parkland). The race is open to all and starts at 3pm (registration will be possible on the day from 1 o'clock.)

Last year saw nearly 800 runners, joggers and walkers of all ages, complete the 5k course around the beautiful grounds of Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. It will be a wonderful recovery run for anyone doing the Dublin Half Marathon.

Entry to the event will be by donation or by sponsorship card. To get a sponsorship card or to find out any more information contact lizmcdonnellrun@eircom.net.

Ideal for those new to running or racing and suitable for junior athletes also. Supporting cancer research, its a wonderful cause and a great day out.

A copy of the course is available here and an article here explaining the origins of the race (http://www.leinsterleader.ie/sport/Liz-McDonnell-run.3368832.jp)

Could be a nice build up race to the XC season there . Thanks for that.

speedyj

Shameless plug here...

Saturday 22nd August sees Skerries Co. Dublin host the 3D Super Aquathlon. There are two distances, entry is €25 and all proceeds will be donated to the RNLI in Skerries.

See http://aquathlon.3dtri.com/ for more information, including a big "Enter" button!

duffyshuffle

Malahide Castle 5km race September 5th for Temple Street Childrens Hospital

Entry on runireland.com

Its going to be run on the same course as the John Davis 5km was this year, all inside the castle grounds.

Entry is €12 online or €15 on the day but there is a limit on numbers allowed race in the park so i'd register online if interested.

Gav

Route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/2812270

colinactiveage

Accurately measured courses.
Timing chipped Event.
Super courses through the city streets and surrounding countryside.
Medals.
Race t-shirt.
Goody Bag.
Water stations along the routes.
Run in conjunction with "Car free day" in Kilkenny city.
Fast courses on good road surfaces.
Spectator and family friendly.
Entry online through www.runireland.com
A great excuse to visit Kilkenny

blanchdub

anyone knows where the results are? thanks