| Location | Distance | Type | Championship | Permit | Measured | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonakilty | 5 Miles | Road | No | Yes | Mark Hilliard |
Clonakilty
10:00am, Sunday January 26th 2025
This is an Athletics Ireland registered event, organised and hosted by Clonakilty Road Runners AC
Register for Clonakilty 5 Mile Road Race
Online entries open October 01, 2024 at 9am until January 25, 2025 at 10am
Clonakilty Road Runners AC Facebook Page
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Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
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Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
Race Calendar / Fixtures List - Athletics Ireland Registered Events
The run/walk will commence in the Clonakilty Park Hotel, taking the runners down the idyllic Inchydoney Road, and over the first Causeway, past the Clogheen Cottages, and back to the Clonakilty Park Hotel, for finish line refreshments, with proceeds going to both Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross
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Runners & Walkers all welcome
Register for Clonakilty 5 Mile Road Race
The race Starts and Finishes at the Clonakilty Park Hotel
NB: Much of the elevation above is Google being 'fooled' by the presence of trees - the first 3 miles are pretty much flat as a pancake, at leas-level!
The 5 mile road race/walk commences at 10am on Sunday morning, January 28th, from the Clonakilty Park Hotel.
The run/walk will commence in the Clonakilty Park Hotel grounds at 10am, taking the runners down the idyllic Inchydoney Road and over the second Causeway, past the Clogheen Cottages and back to the Clonakilty Park Hotel for finish line refreshments with all proceeds going to both Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross
Parking
Parking is in the Showgrounds which is nearby the entrance of the Clonakilty park Hotel. The Eircode is P85 D654 and the race registration is approximately 500 metres from your parking spot
Please follow instructions from the parking stewards. There will be strictly NO parking available in the Clonakilty Park Hotel grounds as this is for residents / hotel guests only. To enter the carpark, the entrance is on the road on the way to the hotel, on the right hand side approximately 200 metres before the hotel entrance
Registration - Will my race number and chip be posted out to me?
No, you must collect your race pack, including race number and chip, at registration in the Clonakilty park Hotel CINEMA (Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 W894) on the morning of the race from 8am until 9.45am. There is also an option to register the night before in the Cinema from 6pm to 8pm
If you can’t make it to registration yourself, you may give your registration form (with the barcode from their registration email) to someone else so they can pick it up for you. Please make sure they know your Date of Birth and your mobile number
Is there a facility for baggage drop?
Yes, Clonakilty Park Hotel CINEMA (Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 W894,) we’ll open from about 8am until about 12 noon. This will be at
the owners own risk
What is the minimum age to enter the event?
The minimum age to partake in the 5 mile road race/walk is 15 years with parental/guardian consent
Are tickets still available to be booked online?
Race tickets are available until Sunday morning, January 28th, at 7am or until fully booked. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. The link to register is Clonakilty 5 Mile Road Race 2024 - Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie)
What does my entry fee cover?
The entry fee covers:
Chip timing for an A.A.I certified race
Can I get a refund, deferment or change my ticket if I can't run?
As this is a charity race with 100% of proceeds going to Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross, your entry fee is not refundable. This includes repeat bookings. Please check your emails and your Eventmaster account to make sure you haven’t booked already before making your booking.
Can I change details of my booking for example my athletic club or contact details?
When you received your registration email, you also got an email to activate your Event Master Account. If you activate or login to your account you can see your tickets/orders. In the bottom left, you can see a green/blue button that says “Edit.” If you click that button you can edit certain details
Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
No. For admin and logistical reasons, this is not available
Can I give my race number to another runner?
No, to protect the integrity of the race and for health and safety reasons, you cannot. Should a runner get into difficulty, the medical team will use the medical information associated with the race number of the runner
During The Race
Is the Road Closed
No – An Garda Siochana will be supporting the race and will provide assistance to the stewards. However, the roads will remain open to
traffic so please be vigilant and always obey the guidance from the stewards
Are headphones allowed?
It is greatly discouraged to use any type of headphones during the race. A runner who uses headphones is less aware of their surroundings. People with headphones can’t hear people behind them passing them out and can’t hear instructions from stewards such as ‘to watch the kerb on the left’ etc. It takes away from their concentration. Thus, runners who wear headphones are more susceptible to injury. Therefore we ask all runners to not wear any type of headphones during the race to make the event safer for everyone. This includes (bone conducting) headphones also
Can I bring my own bottle for the race?
Yes, absolutely! Either two small handhelds (one in each hand for even weight distribution) or one handheld will do the trick. More and more runners bring their own hydration backpack, bottles or vests to races now to cut down on plastic bottles – a great way to protect the planet
Will there be toilets on the course?
Yes, toilets will be available in the Park Hotel cinema where registration is being held, close to the start line and at the finish line.
Is there chip timing?
Yes, all race numbers are time chipped which means your start time will be read when you cross the start line and logged when you cross the finish line. All results will be found after the race on our social media platforms (Instagram & Facebook)
Will there be photographers on the course?
Yes, we are working with local camera men and women who will take photos of all runners. Your photos can be found later on our social media platforms (Instagram & Facebook).
Where is the water station?
There will be 1 water station water station at approximately mile 3 before the Clogheen Holiday Cottages which will have water only
Are there shower facilities after the race?
No, there are no shower facilities after the race
Can I walk the 5 mile race?
Yes. Walkers are very welcome to participate
How will I get an official time for my race?
Each participant will wear a timing chip in your race number. This will automatically log your start and finish time. Your official race time is
gun-to-chip but your chip time will also be listed in the results. The race results will be posted on our social media platforms (Instagram
& Facebook) shortly after the race finishes
Will I receive a medal for finishing the marathon?
No! Everyone who finishes will receive a Clonakilty 5 mile Mug instead
Will the course be marked in miles or kilometres?
The course is officially measured in miles, so the marking on the day will also be in miles
Are there prizes for the 5 mile run?
Yes, there will be prizes for runners in several categories. These will be advertised on our social media platforms (Instagram & Facebook)
prior to the race. Prize giving will commence at approximately 11.30am at the Clonakilty Park Cinema. There will be a maximum of 1 prize
per prize winner
