Running in Munster Blog
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This website contains information about some of the road races in the counties of Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford in Munster, Ireland. The Running in Munster site was started back in 2008 for races outside of Cork. For races in Cork, see the Running in Cork website which is the largest athletics website in Munster. That site also contains plenty of national and international..
Running in Munster Blog
1w ago
From West Waterford AC... "Our first race in our summer road race programme for 2024 will get underway with the AHS Tuning Ireland sponsored Ballinroad 5k on Friday May 10th at 7.30 pm.
Firstly our sincere thanks to John Coleman of AHS Tuning for his continued sponsorship of this race which he has sponsored for the past 9 years.
This year once again we are delighted to be able to help and support the local community in Ballinroad as the local soccer club Ballinroad A.F.C. will be benefactors of the race , with monies donated towards their Pitch fund.
The race will incorpora ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
1w ago
The annual BK5K road race in Dundrum, Co Tipperary was held on Wed 1st May 2024 with 253 runners taking part, up 3% on last year.
Top 3 men & women...
1 Daniel Ryan Ellis Nenagh Olympic AC 15:28 MS 417
2 Emmet Mc Namara Fethard AC 15:34 MS 343
3 Kevin Finn Nenagh Olympic AC 15:45 MJ 279
12 Dymphna Ryan Dundrum AC 17:04 F40 382
36 Louise Fogarty Moyne AC 18:36 FS 283
43 Breda Gaffney Mallow AC 18:55 F50 284
Full results HERE
Photos...
1) John Kenrich has a gallery HERE2) Niall Moran has a gallery HERE ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
1w ago
Dundrum Athletic Club in Co Tipperary are holding their annual BK5K road race on Wednesday the 1st of May 2024 at 8pm.
This is one of the fastest 5k courses in Munster as it's pretty much dead flat with long straight sections.
The entry fee is €15. To register, click on this link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/MdBETbdiBz
The 5k race will be held in the small village of Dundrum which is located about 9 miles / 14kms to the NW of Cashel.
Course Preview.......You can find a full preview of the course with maps and photos HERE ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
1w ago
The annual Run Killarney Half-Marathon & 10k is coming up this year on Saturday the 8th of June 2024. This event is popular with a lot of runners as it's a scenic route and many use it as a weekend away in Killarney.
Entries and info on the event website... https://runkillarney.com/
UPDATE - 23rd April: The Half-Marathon has sold out. Fewer than 70 places left now for the 10k.
The Half-Marathon starts at 8am while the 10k starts at 9:30am.
Read more ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
1M ago
First place finish for Carol Finn in Torc Woods trail race
The IMRA race last weekend was the 8k trail event in Torc Wood near Killarney last Sunday 24th March 2024. A total of 87 runners completed the course.
Top 3 men & women...
1 Nick Hogan 838 M40 36:37 Cork
2 Conor McElroy 2077 M35 38:25 Killarney V... Kerry
3 Michael Furlong 2757 M 39:14 East Cork A... Cork
1 Carol Finn 899 F35 40:51 Cork
2 Michelle Kenny 742 F45 41:49 Leevale Cork
3 Faye O'Riordan 921 FJ 44:13 Carraig na ... Cork
Full results... https://imra.ie/events/results/id/2426/category/O/
Photos HERE ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
1M ago
The IMRA Torc Woods 8km trail race in Co Kerry is coming up on Sunday 24th March 2024.
DESCRIPTION: Torc Wood
COUNTY: Kerry
DATE: Sunday 24th March, 2024
TIME: 11:00
CLIMB (M): 300
DISTANCE (KM): 8.00
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: No
LEAGUES: Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster
MANDATORY KIT: Level A - Basic. Showerproof, windproof jacket. All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registr ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
2M ago
The results for this one are a bit of a mess as all of the half marathon and 10k runners are listed in one set of results and it's obvious from the times that some people are listed in the wrong event.
The results can be found HERE ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
3M ago
IMRA are holding a trail half-marathon on the hills to the south of Clonmel on Saturday 24th Feb 2024. Note that this one has a total ascent of 826m and would be suitable for someone who is comfortable doing 15-20 mile (25-32km) runs on the road.
Entry link... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2422
DESCRIPTION: Clonmel Trail HM
COUNTY: Tipperary
DATE: Saturday 24th February, 2024
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):826
DISTANCE (KM):21.10
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: No
LEAGUES: Munster Half-Marathon League
MANDATORY KIT: Level B - Standard - Water ..read more
Running in Munster Blog
3M ago
This IMRA trail race in Bansha Woods is a few kms to the south-east of Tipperary Town and is coming up on Sunday 4th February 2024. As with all IMRA events, annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required for insurance reasons.
This one is 8kms long with 260m of ascent and would suit someone who can comfortable run 16k/10m on the roads.
DESCRIPTION: Bansha Woods
COUNTY: Tipperary
DATE: Sunday 4th February, 2024
TIME: 11:00
CLIMB (M): 260
DISTANCE (KM): 8.50
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
LEAGUES: Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster
MAND ..read more