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| Contact | Location | Distance | Type | Championship | Permit | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 086 8778182 | Ballintotis, Castlemartyr, East Cork | 4 Miles | Road | No | Yes | John Walshe |
Ballintotis, Castlemartyr
8pm, Thursday April 18th 2024
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This course has been measured by John Walshe, Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer
This is an Athletics Ireland registered event
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Monday April 1st 2024
With just over 2 weeks to go to the Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race, the organisers have confirmed that there will be a course record bonus of 250 euro for the first man and lady to break the existing respective records
These are 19.11 set by Ryan Creech last year and 21.21 set by his Leevale colleague Lizzy Lee in 2016. Don't forget there are great individual prizes for the first six male and female runners across the line, first to third prizes in all age categories and team prizes (outside of first 6). And of course this year's race also incorporates the Cork County Road Championships
All on line entries before this Friday April 5th, will also be included in a free draw for a 100 euro SuperValu voucher
Club Team Prizes, sponsored by JJ Coppingers will be introduced for the first time this year for Athletics Ireland registered clubs
..1st 2nd and 3rd in male and female with 4 to count OUTSIDE OF THE TOP 6 INDIVIDUAL PRIZE WINNERS
Championship Entries
Entries should be made, in the normal fashion, via the Ballintotis 4 Mile Entry Portal. There is NO additional entry fee for entering the County Road Championships, but you MUST ensure that you enter under your AAI Membership number
There will be a Marquee on the green adjacent to Church Car Park. Toilets only are located in the Church Car Park
The race begins at 8pm sharp – the Start Line is approx 200m from the Church. The Finish Line is in front of the Church. ALL RUNNERS ARE ASKED TO BEGIN THE RACE IN THE TIME ZONE THAT BEST REFLECTS THEIR EXPECTED FINISHING TIME. There will be with timing mats at the start and finish line
Ballintotis is a community lying just off the N25, Cork Waterford road, just before the village of Castlemartyr
Ballintotis Community Centre
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Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race - Course Map
Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race - Course Elevation Profile
Don't be fooled by the apparent rise (that's due to trees) at the start of the course, as illustrated below - This course is essentially flat!
The 12th running of the Ballintotis 4 mile road race, hosted by Ballintotis Area Community Council and held in association with East Cork AC, will take place this year on Thursday April 20th (starting time 8pm.)
In 2010, the first staging of the race took place and attracted 425 runners, a figure which at that time well exceeded the organisers' expectations. Our 10th anniversary race in 2019 saw a record breaking 1240 finishers
The event formerly took place in Castlemartyr, but East Cork AC moved the race to Ballintotis, which has proved a hugely popular location, with the venue boasting in excess of 1,000 participants on a number of occasions. The scenic 4 mile loop includes a lap of road bordering Loughaderra Lake in the closing stages
Again this year's race offers great value for money with a very attractive prize structure overall and a full list of category prizes in all age groups (1st 2nd and 3rd) as well as the opportunity to win one of the many spot prizes on offer. As always all participants will receive the famous Ballintotis running Buff
Registration is open on line from February 1st and is limited to participants over 15 years of age
Registration costs 15 euro, including service charge, with the option of availing of your race number being posted out for an additional cost
Please enter on www.myrunresults.com from Wed Feb 1st onwards
In the inaugural race 12 years ago, James McCarthy took top spot with a time of 19:54. McCarthy went on to win the race a remarkable eight times in a row, his best time being 19:23, set in 2016. Then in 2018 ... a new man was on the podium as another East Cork AC competitor, Michael Harty, won in style, and, in the process, set a new course record of 19:15, with the previous record also being broken by Sergiu Ciobanu, who was runner up. Our 2019 race saw a new name on the roll of honour - as yet another East Cork Man - Kevin O'Brien broke the tape in a time of 20:13
The entry was a remarkable 1,170 runners in 2015. Irish Olympian Sonia O'Sullivan was among those taking part that year, following up on her previous visit in 2013
Fellow Olympian Lizzy Lee from Leevale AC is the ladies course record holder (21:22), with her Irish International colleague Claire McCarthy posting the second fastest time around the course. Fiona Santry of East Cork A.C made it back to wins in the ladies race in 2019 to complete a fine double
Last year was a truly memorable one for both Michael Harty and Lizzy Lee who were crowned race winners again in Ballintotis after their respective superb performances.
Anybody requiring further information on this year's race can e-mail their query to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 086 8778182
*** Updated race info will be issued nearer the event
There are three main Car Parks for participants, Car Park A and B are located on the Main N25 Road, at the Ballintotis Junction.
If walkers wish to leave before the race begins, they will need to park in one of these car parks. Car Park C is located on the road immediately east of Loughaderra Lake.
Car Parks may be prioritised to cater for traffic flow - please follow the instructions of Gardai and stewards. In relation to the car parks on race route – cars will notbe allowed exit until all runners have passed. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and, where possible, please carpool
Changing Facilities/ Toilets - A Marquee is located on the green adjacent to Church Car Park. Toilets are located in the Church Car Park area
Refreshments served for all walkers in the Marquee at the front of the Community Centre immediately after the conclusion of the Walk
The race begins at 8pm sharp – the Start Line is approx. 200 meters from the Church, on the way to Main Road.
The Finish Line is in front of the Church. The race is chipped timed with timing mats at the start and finish line. All runners are asked to start in the time zone that best reflects their expected finishing time
Goodie bags, which include race buff, will be given out at the finish line of the race. Bottled water and bananas will be available immediately after the race
Refreshments will also be served after the race in the Community Centre for those who wish to avail of this option. Please enter the Community Centre via the side door. – A second marquee has been erected at the front of the Community Centre where runners can mingle after receiving their refreshments
Prize Giving will take place outside the main Hall after the race at approx. 9:30pm.
Spot Prizes will be randomly placed in selected goodie bags of both Runners & Walkers
Key Locations around the course will have a 2-way radio to link back to race Community
Centre. All instructions regarding changes to traffic flow and cark park changes will come
from the Community Centre
First Aid is located at the community centre and is provided by the Irish Red Cross
Finally, all enquiries in relation to car parking and travel issues please call 086-6079108
