Fixtures 2009 - including race announcements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:)