Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: Notice...Rebel Run4Fun 5k, Fota House & Gardens - Sun 23rd Aug 2015

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Notice...Rebel Run4Fun 5k, Fota House & Gardens - Sun 23rd Aug 2015

The third and final race in the successful Rebel Run4Fun 5k series takes place on Sunday the 23rd of August on the grounds of Fota House. This is a spectacular setting for a 5k and it's pretty flat.


Note there is no timing on this one although it is an accurately measured course. Hence the cheaper €5 online entry fee.

From Cork Sports Partnership......Please note online registrations are currently open for €5 (ex booking fee) www.rebelrun.ie or €10 on the morning. This final event Not Chipped Timed and is a FUN RUN around the grounds of Fota House and Gardens- which is a fantastic public amenity.
Venue: Fota House arboretum and gardens, Fota Island.
Start Time: 10am.
Sign In: Pre registered participants must sign in on the morning of the event from 8.45am and collect event number. This will take place at Fota House. As this is a non chip timed event no timing chips will be given out. Parking: Parking is available at the main Fota House and Gardens car park in Fota Island appox 10k from Cork City. The start line is only a short distance from the car park. Please note there is a cost to the car park of €3 on leaving. 

Cost: online registration fee of €5 (excluding booking fee) A fee of €10 will apply for entries on the morning of the event.
Event Prizes....Prizes:  Male & Female for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each event (Mahers Sports Vouchers)
Spot prizes will be also be randomly allocated for each event also (Mahers Sports Vouchers)
Start time for each event will be 10am sharp and participants are advised to give themselves plenty of time to get to the registration/collection point etc. Toilet/Parking facilities will be available at each venue, but please give yourself plenty of time to as the events start at 10am sharp. 
 


Note that if you are coming from Cork City, there is also the option of going by train which only takes 13-14 minutes.

Cork    Fota
08:00    08:13
09:00    09:13

Fota    Cork
11:40    11:54
12:40    12:54

Preview.....More info including maps and photos out along the course can be found HERE

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