The 2015 Mealagh Valley 10 mile road race will be held on Sunday the 22nd of February 2015.
As well as the usual 10 mile road race, there is also a 5km fun run walk. Walkers can also do the 10 mile but will need to start an hour earlier.
Race Details:
10 Mile Run : €15 pre-entry, €20 on the day. Start Time: 11.00am
5km Run: €5. Start Time 11.00am
10 Mile Walk: €10. Start Time 10.00am
5km Walk: €5. €10 per family. Start time 11.00am
Registration – all details below:
On the Day Registration: Please leave 40 mins to park, register and reach the start line.
10mile road race: postal and on-day entry.
5km road race, 10mile walk and 5km walk – on-day entry only.
You can pre-enter the race here… http://www.active.com/bantry-cocork/running/distance-running-races/mealagh-valley-ring-2015
For more info on the race…prizes, directions, maps, past results, etc…use the tabs near the top of the page.
TREASURE TRAIL: There is fun for all the family in the Mealagh Valley on the 22nd February . A fun, family friendly Treasure Trail suitable for all ages will take place. So be prepared for the Treasure Trail which will take place come rain, hail or shine So come dressed for an adventure in the Mealagh Valley. Prizes for Children who take part. Entry is €10 per family and registration is at the Community Hall on the day. Please call John on 087 693 6799 for more information.
Race Information:
1. Start and Finish lines are not at the same point on the course. The Start line is at Ards (approx 1 km from the Finish Line) and the Finish Line is at the Community Hall. Courses are clearly marked and marshalls are on hand for directions and for your safety. Please follow any instructions the Marshalls give you. The Road is not closed so be careful, but they are small roads and local residents are aware of the Race!
2. Number collection (and Registration ) will be on the morning of the Race and will close 30 mins before the start times of the races: 10mile walkers at 9.30am, 5km Walkers 10.30am. 10Mile Run/5KM run at 10.30am . ALL PARTICIPANTS (WALKERS AND RUNNERS) MUST COLLECT A RACE NUMBER AT THE REGISTRATION OFFICE (At Cronin’s Yard. See directions)
PARKING can be up to 20 minutes from the registration office and then allow 7 minutes to get to the Start Line. Please allow enough time to park and collect your race numbers and be at the start line on time! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
3. Bag Drop – we will have a bag drop at the registration office (Cronin’s Yard), bags will then be taken to the Community Hall (Finish Line ) for collection. Please do not leave anything of value in your bags – we will look after the bags but they will not be locked in a safe!!
4. Toilets: Toilets will be available at Registration and at the start line.
5. There will be 3 Water Stations on the 10mile course…1 Water Station at 3km on the 5km course.
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Bantry Athletic Club encourages all to participate in the ‘Ring’ run. From walkers to new runners who are part of community initiatives such as Fit 4 Life to elite runners who like a good challenge. We want to encourage all to get out and get fitter. It is a beautiful route and a great way of seeing our magnificent West Cork Scenery.
To add to the fantastic scenery there is a great atmosphere on the run and we must congratulate the enthusiastic residents of the Mealagh Valley for this. They take part in the run, set up water stations, keep their cars off the road, help with marshalling and organisation, cheer on runners enthusiastically, throw open the doors of their village hall and reward participants with home made and cakes and tea after the race. Keep that in mind at mile 7 as it really helps that last push to the finish line! So thanks to all the residents of the Mealagh Valley for making the Mealagh Valley Ring one of the best 10 mile runs in Ireland!
The Mealagh Valley Ring donates all monies raised to Build4Life and the Mealagh Valley Community. If you wish to run for charity we would ask you to raise sponsorship for Build4Life.
Mealagh Valley 10 Mile Road Race 
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