Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: Other races in Cork on the 17th of March...Ballydehob 10k

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Other races in Cork on the 17th of March...Ballydehob 10k

The main race in the county of Cork on St.Patricks Day is the 4 mile road race in Ballinhassig organised by Rising Sun AC at 11am. With it's proximity to Cork City and the fact that it is doubling as the Cork AAI County Road Championships, it is sure to attract a big crowd.

However for anyone living further west, there is a 10 km race in Ballydehob. Some details below...
Entry is €13.00 and all proceeds will go to local schools and Co-Action West Cork.
Registration: 8.30 AM - 10.30 AM

10K Race: 11.00 AM
The course will start in Ballydehob, heading out along the coast run to Rossbrin beside Roaringwater Bay with its many islands, and then returning to the village again.
St Patrick's Day Parade starting at 12.30 followed by live music performed by local bands and musicians.
Children's activities throughout the day

Elsewhere in Munster...There are a number of other races in counties Limerick and Clare......and Wexford ;o) ........More details on the Running in Munster website.

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