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| Contact | Location | Distance | Type | Championship | Permit | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Athletics | Cork | 6k (3.6 Miles) | Road | No | Yes | John Quigley |
Centre Park Road, Cork
13:00 (1pm) Sunday, September 18th 2022
This event is organised and hosted by Cork Athletics
This course was measured by John Quigley, AIMS/World Athletics Grade 'A' Measurer
Enter 41st Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon
Online entries close 6pm Friday September 16th, but Walk-Up entries will be taken outside Goldbergs, from 10am on Sunday September 18th
Walk-in Mini-Marathon Entry
Goldbergs, 4 Victoria Road, Cork
Registration and Number Pick-Up: From 10am on Sunday 18th Sept
Online Registration will remain open until Friday September 16th, however In-Person Walk-Up entry will be available on Sunday, from 10am, at Goldbergs Bar and Kitchen, on Victoria Road
Entry on Sunday will be cash only - credit card facilities are not available
Echo Mini-Marathon event Facebook page
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
Official Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland Events in Cork
Chip timing has been used for the event for the past few years, with great success. This means that everyone gets their own individual finish time
There will be timing gantries at the start and finish lines, so everyone's own individual time begins only when they pass the gantry on Centre Park Road, and finishes when they pass the gantry on Monahan Road, adjacent to Kennedy Park
The Echo Women's Mini Marathon is the biggest event of its kind in Munster. It has grown from its beginnings in 1981, with only 300 participants, to over 10,000 participants in recent years
Whether you are a seasoned runner, on a fitness mission, or are joining friends to enjoy the walk, the Mini Marathon is suitable for everyone, with women choosing to run, jog or walk depending on their fitness level
Each year, several hundred thousand euro is raised for local, national and international charities and organisations. Each year, over 1 Million euro has been raised for charity by participants, over the last three decades, with the participants themselves deciding which charity they will support. The Echo Women's Mini Marathon has become a key event on every charity’s fundraising calendar. So, why not come and join us on September 18th, we can promise you a fun day out!
The Flagship Sponsor for the past 38 years has been The Echo
Run, jog or walk 6kms for your chosen charity or just for fun! Charities are asked to ensure that all participants fund raising on their behalf are registered to take part in the event. All charitable funds raised by participants are payable directly to the charity concerned. If you would like to participate to raise funds for a particular charity, please contact the charity of your choice directly, regarding sponsorship cards, t-shirts etc
Please remember that even if you have a sponsorship card from your chosen charity, you must officially register with the Echo Women's Mini Marathon and wear your race number on race day
All profits from the Echo Women's Mini Marathon go directly to Cork County Board of Athletics Ireland. The proceeds are used to develop, promote and foster athletics in Cork. Cork Athletics is a not-for-profit, entirely voluntary, organisation, and is a Registered Sports Body, Registered GS Number 3014 - Cork County Board (Athletics Association of Ireland) - under Section 235 Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997
All race stewards and officials are unpaid volunteers, drawn largely from the athletic community, who give their time and expertise, free of charge, for the benefit of the athletes and the sport
For Insurance and Health & Safety purposes, all participants must officially register to take part in the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon
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There are prizes for the first 10 athletes home. These prizes will be presented on the day.
In addition there are three (3) prizes in each category, as per the race flyer. The category prizes will be posted out to the winners, after the results have been finalised
NO RACE NUMBER = NO ENTRY TO THE RACE START AREA & NO MEDAL
A complete Mini-Marathon results and picture pull-out souvenier section will appear in the Echo, a day or two (TBA) after the event. The results will also be available online, on MyRunResults and Cork Athletics websites
For Health & Safety reasons:
• Buggies/prams are not permitted in the race
• No dogs in the race (except Guide Dogs)
• Children under 8 years of age will not be permitted to participate
• Please note earphones, iPods etc. are not recommended. Please leave your music player at home and enjoy the special atmosphere, ambiance and banter of the day
Approx. 130 stewards and officials are required to manage this event. If you are available, even for a short period, please contact Chief Steward, Eamonn McEvoy.
This event helps fund many of Cork Athletic’s activities at all levels, from under age to masters. 130 stewards and officials translates to approx 3 people from each Cork Athletics club.....please ensure that your club is represented
Medical services will be supplied by the Cork Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance Brigade, Cork Civil Defence, and The Order of Malta. These services will be deployed in the start, finish areas and along the route. A medical doctor will also be on site
This event carries a race permit/licence from Athletics Ireland and is covered by Athletics Irelands insurance policy. In accordance with Athletics Ireland regulations, a medical plan is in place for this event
There is no baggage area provided
See Race Information and FAQ Page for more detailed information, including course overview on Video
Race Day FAQ
All runners will line up on Centre Park Road, where, in the past, the elite runners lined up. Wheelchair participants will also assemble here, at the head of the course.Wheelchair Entrants, and their Helpers, will start 15 minutes before the main field. The Runners will line up in time zones, according to estimated finish times
If you do NOT have a Runners or Wheelchair number, you will not be permitted through to this area
Walkers will, as in previous years, approach the start line via Centre Park Road
The Wheelchair Participants will start at 12:45pm Sharp
There will be Portaloos in the following locations:
* Entrance to Start Area, on Victoria Road
* On Mill Road
* Close to the Start Area
* In Blackrock Village
* At Finish Area, including on Monaghan Road
* Wheelchair Portaloos: There will be wheelchair accessible portaloos in the Blackrock, and after the finish line
Water will be available in the finish area only. For environmental, and health and safety reasons, water will not be supplied along the route
There will be music at both the start and finish areas.
Chip Timing. Chip timing was introduced to the event for the first time in 2018, and was significantly improved participant's experiences. The timing chip will be contained within your race number
Do NOT bend, fold, tear or otherwise mutilate your number, or put it in your pocket, bag etc, otherwise your chip may not be picked up as you cross either the Start or Finish Lines, or both
The chip recorder at the finish line will not pick up your number unless it is clear and visible.
Please also wear your number on your FRONT. This helps identify you in photographs and also indicates that you are an official participant. Please do NOT put your number on your back
There will be no access to the start areas without a race number
After finishing, you will only receive your finishers medal if you have your race number
Once you cross the finish line, you will be directed into Kennedy Park, where you will be presented with your Medal. There will also be music and entertainment in Kennedy Park.
