Ballincollig AC to Launch 3k Running Route in Memory of Michael
O'Donovan
This is course has been measured by John Quigley, AIMS/IAAF Grade 'B'
Measurer
Michael O’Donovan 3k Running Route Launch - Regional Park,
Ballincollig 10am, Sunday 12th April
Ballincollig Athletic Club will be launching the Michael O Donovan 3k
Running Route on Sunday 12th April, in the Regional Park,
Ballincollig with the support of the O’Donovan Family and Cork County
Council. The 3km Launch is an event for all the family and is
open to walkers, joggers and runners.
Light refreshments will be available for all participants who will also
receive a certificate to mark the official opening of the route.
A donation of €2 per participant is suggested to cover the cost of
holding the event. Parking will be available by the Lidl carpark.
Michael O’Donovan was a dedicated and active member of
Ballincollig AC . He was both a Coach and Club Chairperson of at the
time of his passing in 2012. With the support of the O’Donovan
Family and Cork County Council, the club decided to mark his
involvement in the club by holding a 5k Run in the Regional Park in
April 2013 and 2014. In addition to a grant from Cork
County Council, income from both of these races was used to develop the
Michael O Donovan 3k Running Route in the Regional Park, Ballincollig.
Ballincollig AC is very grateful to the community of Ballincollig and
Cork County Council for the support we received in holding the 5k
Run over the past two years. The Club would like to give special
mention to O’Crualaoi Butchers & Delicatessen and Cafe Chico for
their on-going support of the Club.
View
route on MapMyRun
This course is essentially flat - elevation changes viewed on MapMyRun
are largely due to software being confused by the trees
Start of 3k Running Route
The start of the 3k Running Route is by the Inniscarra Bridge entrance
to the Regional Park. The first sign is by the Soccer pitches and
the final sign is upriver from the Weir. The route is easily
navigated by following the blue signs. This 3k route makes the
most of its scenic setting. The terrain is a mixture of tarmac, gravel
and track pathways, taking in the Soccer pitches, two pedestrian
bridges and passes by the canals and the Weir before culminating with
wonderful views of the River Lee.
Further info – www.ballincolligathleticclub.com
Mobile – 087 1436121 after 4pm
1k
2k - Turn right
One of the 3k Running Route Direction Signs
The Scenic Weir on the 3k Running Route
3k Running Route Finish
3k Running Route Course Measurement Certificate
