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Cork Athletics Cross-Country Calendar - Autumn 2019

Autumn Cross-Country Fixtures Calendar 2019

Cork Fixtures will have final confirmation, at it's Monthly County Board Meeting, on Wednesday September 4th. Athletics Ireland & Munster Athletics fixtures will be updated .....whenever (available)


 

At the top of the list are two fixtures, the Cork Athletics Cross-Country League. This is an innovation, introduced by Cork Athletics, in 2018. They have proved to be a nice less-competitive introduction to the Cross-Country season, for Juveniles and Adults alike.  These events will be held on Saturdays, starting at 1 pm. The first in the series, will be held on Saturday August 31st, starting at 1pm

Provisional Cross-Country Calendar 2019

Entry Forms - Entry Forms are NOT yet available...Please DON'T phone/email/contact officials...They DON'T have details yet!

Open Cross-Country Meet

This is a bit further afield...but may be of interest to someone looking to get in some competion experience before the XC season starts in earnest

Cross-Country Venue Details

Can all clubs hosting events please send details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., as soon as available. Please send, when available, details on the precise venue, along with any other relevant information - 'drip feed' is fine ...please DON'T wait until every last detail has been finalised!

Stellar Line-Up for 100m - 68th Cork City Sports

100m - Blink and you Miss It!

68th Cork City Sports

CIT Athletic Stadium

5:30pm, Wednesday August 14th 2019

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Ameer Webb	Christopher Belcher	Demek Kemp

 
A star-studded field has been assembled for the 100m 'A' race, sponsored by Supervalu, at next Wednesday's Cork City Sports. Leading Irish athletes Marcus Lawlor and Leon Reid will be mixing it with Sidney Siame, Mark Boateng (Canada), Masito Lehate (Lesotho). The Man to beat is Ameer Webb, who has a 9.94 sec best, and has run 10.10 already this year and will be aiming to take the honours, while Christopher Belcher, with a 10.12sec 3rd in the US T&F Championships will also be in the mix. Another athlete with a fine showing this season, is Demek Kemp, who has run 10.03 sec.

Altogether, a Mouth-Watering 100m field. We could be in for some fireworks on Wednesday!



Programme - 68th Cork City Sports


Admission

Admission to the 68th Cork City Sports, sponsored by BAM, is €10 to the ground, and €15 to the stand. There is a concession of €5 for students and Senior Citizens, while Under-12s, accompanied by an adult, have free admission

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday August 11th 2019

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday August 11th 2019

Thursday August 8th, 8:15pm - Lombardstown 5 Mile	Friday August 9th, 7:30pm, Mitchelstown - GR8 Road Race	Saturday August 10th, 9pm, Rostellan - East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k	Sunday August 11th, 11am, Goleen-Crookhaven - Route2Crook 5 Mile	Sunday August 11th, 1pm, Liscarroll - Liscarroll Open Sports

 Weeks Summary:

w/e Sun August 11th - Lots of Choices: Lombardstown 5 Mile, GR8 Road Race, East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k, Goleen-Crookhaven - Route2Crook 5 Mile and Liscarroll Open Sports

Nationally we have the National Half-Marathon Championships

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

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

Cork Events This Week

Thursday August 8th, 8:15pm - Lombardstown 5 Mile

Friday August 9th, 7:30pm, Mitchelstown - GR8 Road Race

Saturday August 10th, 9pm, Rostellan - East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k

Sunday August 11th, 11am, Goleen-Crookhaven - Route2Crook 5 Mile

Sunday August 11th, 1pm, Liscarroll - Liscarroll Open Sports

National

Sunday August 11th, Dublin - Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, inc National Half Marathon Championship
 

International

  August 9th - 11th, Bydgoszcz, Poland  - European Athletics Team Championships

Online Registrations

The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
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Lombardstown 5 Mile, Thursday August 8th

East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k, Saturday Aug 10th


West Muskerry AC's Millstreet Country Park 5k/10k/2.5k, Sunday August 25th

Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 31st (Race Full - Entries Closed)

St Luke's Home 5k, Thursday September 5th

Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September

Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September

Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November

Munster Regional Endurance Performance Squad 2019/20

Regional Endurance Performance Squad 

2019 - 2020

The first Munster Performance Squad and Development Squad training day of the 2019/2020 series will take place at Banna Strand, from September 13th to 15th

Munster Endurance Performance Squad

Athletes have been selected for this year’s Regional Endurance Performance Squads based on their results over the past 12 months. Congratulations to those athletes selected. The squads will aim to bring top young athletes from across each province together for opportunities to train collectively. Whilst this undoubtedly has some performance benefits, perhaps more importantly it gives athletes a chance to get to know each other and can only help build a strong vibrant endurance community that athletes will want to be part of for years to come. The first squad activity takes place in September, with a weekend camp.  Athletes who wish to be involved MUST register by August 13th

    Camps will include a mix of practical training sessions, theory and input from older international athletes, and will be led by coaches who have at least Level 2 coaching standard. Camps will run from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. Athletes attending the camps should be healthy and ready to train, and will be expected to adhere to the code of conduct, similar to those in place for Irish athletes at International Championships. The training will be appropriate for the time of year. For enquires please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Athletes included in the squad list should register using this link. Unlike previous years, there is no need to pre-register for the squad. Athletes that have been selected and wish to attend the camp should just follow this link to register directly.

Note. The cost of the camps will be subsidised significantly, but the price of each camps is dependent upon the costs incurred at each venue. Only athletes that are on the lists should register, as other athletes will not be invited to the camps, and their fees will not be reimbursed.

If any athlete is not listed, but feels that they have met the criteria, should ask their coach to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Munster Performance Squad

Criteria for Selection on Regional Junior Endurance Performance Squads The following criteria run in order from number 1 to number 5. Each region has slightly different criteria due to differences in the depth of athletes competing at a high level and as we only have capacity at camps for certain numbers

Munster Ages Under-16 (2004) - Under-20 (2000) in 2019

1) Have represented Ireland in International competition in 2018/2019 (European XC Championships 2018, Celtic International XC 2019, Schools International XC 2019, Schools International T&F 2019, EYOF 2019, European Junior T&F 2019, Celtic Games T&F2019)

2) Have finished in the top 6 places at an OUTDOOR All Ireland T&F Championships Schools or Clubs in 2019, where there are a minimum of 8 finishers (Excluding Steeplechase with top 3 only from this event)

3) Have finished in the top 25 places at an All-Ireland Schools XC 2019 (Inter & Senior only) or All Ireland Clubs XC Championship 2018

4) Have finished top in the top 5 places in an INDOOR All Ireland T&F Championships 2019

5) Where an athlete is new to the sport, and has demonstrated tremendous talent and potential, OR where an athlete has been injured for a  long period of time, and maybe missed a whole season. Under these circumstances, the selectors may select an athlete on a trial basis, to prove form.

Congratulations to all athletes selected.

Full Munster, Leinster & Connacht Performance Squad Listings

Online Registration for the Munster Performance Squad

For further information on the Munster Squads please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thirteen Cork Athletes Selected for Youth Nations Cup 2019

Youth Nations Cup 2019

Morton Stadium, Dublin

3rd August 2019

Youth Nations Cup Programme

 Thirteen Cork athletes, from seven Cork clubs have been selected for Saturday's Ireland V England Youth Nations Cup International T&F Meet, at the Morton Stadium, Santry Dublin

The Cork athletes are: Lauren McCourt, Nicola Tuthill, Fionn Harrington (all Bandon AC), Adam Turner (Belgooly AC), Orla Coffey (Carraig na bhFear AC), Emily Wall, Jack McGrath, Wymin Sivakumar, James Kirkby, Cathal Scanlon (all Leevale AC), Aoife O'Sullivan (Liscarroll AC), Blessing Alamu (Midleton AC) and Megan Lenihan (North Cork AC)

Bandon AC (3), Belgooly AC, Carraig na bhFear AC, Leevale AC(5), Liscarroll AC, Midleton AC, North Cork AC

Youth Nations Cup

Download Timetable

Irish Team

English Team

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday August 4th 2019

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday August 4th 2019

Friday August 2nd, 7:30pm, Kinsale - Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile	Friday August 2nd, 8pm, Conna - Conna 5k

 Weeks Summary:

w/e Sun August 4th - Two Road Races: Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile & Conna 5k

Nationally we have the Belfast International T&F Meet

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

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

Cork Events This Week

Friday August 2nd, 7:30pm, Kinsale - Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile

Friday August 2nd, 8pm, Conna - Conna 5k

National

Thursday August 1st, Mary Peters Track, Belfast - Belfast International T&F Meet

Saturday August 3rd 2019, Santry, Dublin - Youth Nations Cup
(Thirteen Cork Athletes Selected)

Online Registrations

The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
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Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile, Friday August 2nd


Lombardstown 5 Mile, Thursday August 8th

East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k, Saturday Aug 10th


West Muskerry AC's Millstreet Country Park 5k/10k/2.5k, Sunday August 25th

Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 31st 2019

St Luke's Home 5k, Thursday September 5th

Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September

Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September

Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday August 18th 2019

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday August 18th 2019

Wednesday August 14th, 5:30pm - 68th Cork City Sports	Friday August 16th, 7:30pm, Liscarroll - Tom Fitzpatrick Liscarroll 5k & 7 Mile Road Races	Saturday August 17th, 1:30pm, Bandon - Bandon AC Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports

 Weeks Summary:

w/e Sun August 11th - Premier Event is Wednesday's 68th Cork City Sports, then Liscarroll 5k & 7 Mile and Bandon AC Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports

Nationally we have the National Masters T&F Championships

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

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

Cork Events This Week

Wednesday August 14th, 5:30pm - 68th Cork City Sports

Friday August 16th, 7:30pm, Liscarroll - Tom Fitzpatrick Liscarroll 5k & 7 Mile Road Races

Saturday August 17th, 1:30pm, Bandon - Bandon AC Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports

National

Sunday August 18th, Tullamore - Irish Life National Masters T&F Championships
 

International

  Sunday August 18th, Birmingham  - Diamond League 2019 - Birmingham

Online Registrations

The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 


West Muskerry AC's Millstreet Country Park 5k/10k/2.5k, Sunday August 25th

Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 31st (Race Full - Entries Closed)

St Luke's Home 5k, Thursday September 5th

Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September

Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September

Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November

Death of Teddy O’Sullivan - Carraig na bhFear AC

Teddy O’Sullivan R.I.P. - Condolences

The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of our esteemed colleague Teddy O’Sullivan.  Teddy was one of the founding members of Carraig na bhFear AC and served as club president for the past decade. He was an active member on the Carraig na bhFear AC committee over the years. He hosted numerous cross country-county and Munster events on his lands over the years.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Notice from RIP.ie

The death has occurred of Timothy (Teddy) O'Sullivan
Island, Carraig na bhFear, Cork / Mourneabbey, Cork

O'Sullivan (Carraig-na-bhFear and late of Mourneabbey) on August 4th 2019, peacefully, at his residence, Timothy (Teddy), Island, Carraig-na-bhFear, surrounded by his loving wife Angela (nee O'Callaghan) and family Victor, Mary (Ring), Imelda (Hayes) and John, brother of the late Jackie and Peggy (Kirby). Sadly missed by his wife, family, brothers Denny and Sonny, sister Maura (Walsh), sisters-in-law, sons-in-law Liam and Padraig, daughters-in-law Breda and Trish, adored grandchildren Áine, Tadhg, Aoife, Cormac, Siobhan, Angie, Billy, Leo, Susanna, Eoghan, Eimear, Darragh, Amy, Lauren and Erica, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Rosary on Monday evening at 8pm at his residence (Eircode T34 DP93). Lying in repose on Tuesday evening from 4pm to 7pm followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Carraig-na-bhFear. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Dun Bolg Cemetery.

Race Information - 38th Evening Echo Women's Mini-Marathon 2019

37th Evening Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon - Race Information & FAQ

Centre Park Road, Cork

1pm Sunday September 22nd 2019

Organised and Hosted by Cork Athletics

Enter 38th Evening Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon

The 2019 Course

Major changes are planned for this year's race.  The changes have been introduced to make the event a more memorable and pleasurable experienced for all participants, walkers and runners alike.

The biggest change is that course will be a 6km race (or 3.73 Miles) event. This means that all participants should be able to assemble and start on Centre Park Road, eliminating the hectic merge of previous years, at the Mill Road / Centre Park Road, making for a much smoother start for all.

Time Zones

Another change new to the race is the introduction of Time Zones. These will be self-selected zones, starting at Sub-24 Minutes, starting with 2 to 3 Minute (exact ranges yet to be decided) zones, with higher ranges as times increase.

So....How will this work? Will I be told which Time Zone I must Go To?

The zones are entirely voluntary - YOU choose the time zone most appriate for your own expected finish time.  The zones will be clearly marked on both sides of the road, between the start line and the the junction of Centre Park Road and Victoria Road.

If you are WALKING the course, we ask you to please not start at the front, on Health & Safety grounds. There will be several thousand runners and joggers taking part, and these will be moving off much faster than walkers. If walkers are among the runners, there is an increased risk of falling, which, at the very least, will spoil your day...so please, if walking, stay back behind the time zones....It will make for a great experience for all participants - Walker and Runner alike!

Walkers

I've always walked the course, but I've always started at the front. Can I do the same this year?
The time zones are completely voluntary, however we urge to please not start at the front, but further back, in a zone appropriate to your own estimated finish time. If you do start at the front, you will be passed, immediately after the start, by thousands of runners, many going much faster than you, possibly leading to a less than pleasant experience.  The principle behind the time zones is that all participants will start smoothly, getting right into their own pace from the outset, leading to a far more enjoyable and safe experience.  This will only work properly if all participants start in a realistic time zone for their pace and finish time.

Starting on Centre Park Road

 1km Mark

1km Mark - Just After Marquee Entrance

Turn right, onto Marina, at Lee Rowing Club

2k Mark

The 2km Mark is approx. half-way along the Marina, just after the turn onto the Old Railway Line Pathway

Marina, approaching Blackrock Village

3km

The 3km Mark is just after Blackrock Village, approaching St. Michael's Church

Approaching St Michael's Church, Blackrock

4km Mark

The 4km mark is on the downhill section approaching Ballintemple

Downhill into Ballintemple

Maryville

Turn right onto Maryville

CAB / Pairc Ui Caoimh

Downhill on Maryville, passing CAB

5km Mark

The 5km Mark is adjacent to Suttons Coal depot, and just after Pairc Ui Caoimh

Passing Sutton's Coal, with a kilometer to go

The Finish Line - 6km

The Finish Line, by Kennedy Park

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I enter?

2. Where is the entry desk in Cork

3. Can I enter online?  

4. I entered online this week but I never got my number.

5. I lost/forgot my race number.

6. Where do I wear my number?   

7. I haven't entered and don't have a number

8. I haven't entered, I want all my money to go to charity

9. Where do I go on the day?

10.  I intend running, is there a separate area for runners?

11. I intend walking, but I want to get away early. Can I start at the front?

12. What is the Route?

13. How long is the race?

14. Are there water stations along the course?

15. Are there toilets on the course?

16. What medical backup is there?

17. What if I see a medical emergency?

18. Will there be traffic on the course?

19. What happens when we finish?

20. When will the results be available?

21. Can I bring my dog with me?

22. Can I bring a buggy or stroller?

24. Can push a bed or similar?

25. May I wear an IPOD, MP3 player or similar.

26. Race Timing

27. Race Timing Chip

28. Where to wear your number

1. How can I enter?
You can enter:
a) Enter Online
b) at the Mini-Marathon entry desk (at a location to be decided). The Marathon Office will open early in September
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2. Where is the entry desk in Cork
The Mini-Marathon entry desk is (at a location to be decided) Cork . The Mini-Marathon Desk will open early in September
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3. Can I enter online?
Yes you can.  Online Entry Link
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4. I entered online this week but I never got my number.
Numbers will not be posted out until a week or so before the event. 
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5. I lost/forgot my race number.
Go to one of the desks on Victoria Road and Mill Road, on Sunday morning
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6. Where do I wear my number?
Wear your number on your FRONT. This is essential to ensure that
a) Your details can be recorded quickly after you finish
b) Most importantly, that you can be identified rapidly in the event of a medical emergency.
c) So that you can be identified in photos and videos.
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7. I haven't entered and don't have a number
If you don't have a number, you will NOT be admitted to the start area.  If you join in somewhere along the course, you will NOT be covered by the race insurance and will be taking PERSONAL LIABILITY for any mishap you may cause.  After you finish you will NOT receive a finisher's medal or goodie bag.
If you are involved in a medical emergency, we will not know who you are and will not have your details.
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8. I haven't entered, I want all my money to go to charity
This event costs a lot of money to organise, however the event organisers, Cork Athletics County Board, maintain the entry charge at a low rate, significantly below that of most other similar events.  In any case, Cork Athletics is a Designated Sports Body - Registered GS Number 3014 - Cork County Board (Athletics Association of Ireland) - under Section 235 Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997

There are many "hidden" costs that you  may not have considered; Insurance entrants in this event are covered by insurance - anyone who has not entered will not be covered.  Portaloos, barriers, including transport for these, security personnel, medical services, race numbers, pins (yes - you may only use 4, but some 50,000 pin are required @ approx. €15 per 1,000), phone & postage, race flyers, information leaflets (distributed to houses and businesses along the course), signage, public address, race radios and many, many more costs.  

No Athletics Ireland official or steward receives any money from this event - all time and services are provided free of charge.  The big winners in this event are the various charities chosen by the charities themselves - approx. €1.5 million will be raised for charity from this year's Evening Echo Mini-Marathon - all of which will be given directly to the charities by the participants. So, if people didn't pay their entry fee, it would not be possible to cover the costs of organising and running this event and the big losers would be the charities.
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9. Where do I go on the day?
Entrance to the start holding area is via Mill Road and/or Centre Park Road, off Victoria Road.  Other roads in the area will be closed off and barriered, with security personnel present.  There will be no access from the quay areas.

Entry to Mini-Marathon start/holding area

Mini-Marathon pre-start holding area

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10.  I intend running, is there a separate area for runners?
There is no separate start area for runners. However there are time zones and all runners and walkers are expected to line up in zones appropriate to their level of fitness, pace and expected finish time
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11. I intend walking, but I want to get away early. Can I start at the front?
You will not be prevented from starting at the front, but, if you're walking, please do NOT line up towards the front, otherwise there may be jostling and pushing.  You will have a far more pleasant experience if you line up in the zone nearest to your estimated pace/finish time. This will allow everyone to move off quickly, without being held up by slower people in front of them, making for a frustrationg time all round. We want everyone to enjoy their experience.
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12. What is the Route?
The route can be seen here, on MapMyRun. the start line is on Centre Park Road.  The race continues east, along Centre Park Road, as far as the Marina, where it turns right and heads east towards Blackrock village. Turning right in Blackrock, at approx. half-way, the route heads back, along Blackrock Road, towards the city, and the finish area.  In Ballintemple, the course turns right into Maryville, passing the 3 mile mark, before turning left onto Monaghan Road and directly on to the finish line.  The course is essentially flat, with only one real, relatively short, drag/hill, coming out of Blackrock village.
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13. How long is the race?
The race is 6 kilometres (3.73 Miles) long, and is marked in kilometres.
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14. Are there water stations along the course?
The water stations are at the finish area, in Kennedy Park.  For safety (trip/fall hazard) and environmental reasons, there are no water stations along the route.

When you have finished your water bottle, please dispose of it in one off the bins provided, in a public litter bin, or take it home with you.  We want to recycle as much material as possible. To help us, please empty your drink bottle and dispose of it in one of the recycle bins

Please respect the environment and the goodwill of those living along the route and in the start and finish areas.
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15. Are there toilets on the course?
There will be portaloos
a) On Victoria Road, before entering the start/holding area.
b) On Mill Road, in the start/holding area.
c)  In Blackrock Village, at approx. 2 miles
d)  In Kennedy Park
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16. What medical backup is there?
There is a Medical Plan in place for this event.  There will be several ambulance and first-aid crews along the route.  There will be stationary ambulances
a) In Blackrock Village (manned by The order of Malta)
b) In Kennedy Park (manned by St John's Ambulance Brigade)
A Red Cross ambulance will follow at the rear of the race.
In addition there will be two roving Civil Defence ambulances, along with a Civil Defence jeep.
There will also be several para-medics on bicycles

There will be a medical doctor will be in attendance at the finish area, in Kennedy Park
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17. What if I see a medical emergency?
Each steward on the course has the contact details for the race medical personnel, so contact one of them.

In the event of a major emergency, do not hesitate to ring 999 or 112.
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18. Will there be traffic on the course?
The route will be closed to traffic, however given the large number of houses and premises opening onto the route, it will not be possible to keep all traffic off of it, but yes, it will, essentially be traffic free.

The course will be opened up gradually, after the main body of walkers has passed through. After that stragglers will be asked to use the footpaths.
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19. What happens when we finish?
After you finish, you will be directed into Kennedy Park, where you will be directed to the goodie bag & finishers medal areas, where you must hand in your race number to receive your goodie bag & finishers medal.  No Number - No goodie Bag or Finishers Medal!!   There will be Water in the finish area.
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20. When will the results be available?
The official results will be published in a special souvenir supplement of The Evening Echo, on Saturday September 22nd.  The results will also be published online on the website of the race timing company, MyRunResults, immediately after the race. The results will also be posted on the event organiser Cork Athletics website
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21. Can I bring my dog with me?
No.  Guide dogs may be used by visually impaired participants. Other Assistance dogs are also permitted, however all other dogs are prohibited for safety and insurance reasons - NO EXCEPTIONS!
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22. Can I bring a buggy or stroller?
No.  Buggies or strollers may not be used on the course, for safety and insurance reasons.  There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space, so buggies and strollers on the course will impede and endanger other participants .
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23. Can I use roller blades/skates/scooter/etc?
No. These items are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. None of these may be used on the course, for health and safetyty and insurance reasons. There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space.
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24. Can push a bed or similar?
No. These items are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. None of these may be used on the course, for safety and insurance reasons. There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space.
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25. May I wear an IPOD, MP3 player or similar.
These are NOT recommended, for safety and insurance reasons.  If you wear headphones you will probably not hear the entretainment provided before the event. More importantly, you won't be able to hear instructions that may be given over the public address or by race stewards/officials. Why not leave the headphones at home, and enjoy the special buzz and atmosphere of this unique event!
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26. Race Timing
The race will be chip timed by MyRunResults.  Chip timing means that YOUR time does not start when the gun goes, it starts when YOU cross the start line.

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27. Race Timing Chip
Your race timing chip is in the tab on your race number. Do NOT fold, bend, tear or otherwise damage this tab, or your time may not be recorded. Equally, do NOT put your number in your pocket, bag or cover it under your jacket.

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28. Where to wear your number
Please wear your number on your chest.  This enables you to be identified quickly in an emergency, but also for photos and videos, and also for finish line cross checks, and to give you your finish time and place, should your chip malfunction.

If you wear your number on your back (It's not a football match!!), you risk not being identified.

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Course Map

Course Map on MapMyRun

Course Elevation Profile

Kennedy Park

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - July 31st 2019

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - July 31st 2019

July end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 7,349. All of Cork Athletics 56 registered clubs now have members registered.

The July figures are a mere 6 registrations up on the July 2018 corresponding figure of 7,343, but are slightly behind the July 2017 figure of 7,424. The corresponding 2016 figure was 6,851, while the July 2015 figure was 6,160. August end-of-month figures are unlikely to change much, however September registrations should see the usual annual surge ahead of the Cross-Country season.

Just two clubs clubs now have less than the required minimum of ten (10) registered members to constitute a valid registered club. While this may not appear to be a major issue for them - Club Members may still compete in championships - it does constitute some difficulties, e.g. they may not vote on a County Board matter and, perhaps of more significance to some clubs, they may not apply for Race permits as a registered club (at least until they have at least 10 registered members)
 

As always, clubs are reminded that new members may 'try out' the club for a few weeks, after which they MUST be registered, or they will NOT be covered by Athletics Ireland insurance

Feb 1: Any athlete, coach, official, or any member acting in any capacity, who remains unregistered is NOT covered by Athletics Irelands insurance, for ANY purpose whatsoever, including training and/or competition.

The Registration facility is open


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National Standings - July 31st 2019

National Club Registrations - July 2019 (PDF File)

County Registrations - July 2019 (PDF File)

Overall Registrations as at July 31st 2019

The July 31st registration total stands at 7,219

Leevale AC remain at the of top the overall listings, followed by Bandon AC, with fifteen clubs have over 200 registered members.  Twenty nine clubs now exceed the 100 mark, with several more clubs closing on the 100

 Leading 28 Clubs by Registration July 31st 2019

Next 28 Clubs by Registration July 31st 2019

50 Largest Clubs in Ireland

Three Cork clubs feature in the National Top 50 Registration standings: Leevale AC (5th - 577), Bandon AC (13th - 500) and Togher AC (48th - 302). The Top 50 includes fourteen(14) Dublin clubs, five (5) from Galway, four (4) each from Kildare and Meath, and three (3) each from Cork, Donegal and Sligo

Juvenile/Youth Registrations as at July 31st 2019

In January last, a new category, Youth, was introduced to the Registration categories. This group consists of members born in 2001 or 2002.

Juvenile Clubs by Registration July 31st 2019

The Juvenile situation has not changed in the past month, Bandon AC head the table, followed by Leevale AC, with Belgooly AC, West Muskerry AC and St Catherine's AC following up. Sixteen clubs have 100 or more Juvenile/Youth members.

50 Largest Juvenile Clubs in Ireland

Three Cork clubs feature in the National Top 50 Registration standings: Bandon AC (3rd - 400), Leevale AC (4th - 383), and Belgooly AC (43rd - 201)

Senior/Masters/Juniors Registrations as at July 31st 2019

Mallow AC retain their usual position at top the table, followed by Leevale AC, with Eagle AC next, followed by Midleton AC. Fifteen clubs have over 100 registered adult members

Leading 28 Clubs by Adult Registration July 31st 2019

Next 28 Clubs by Adult Registration July 31st 2019

50 Largest Adult Clubs in Ireland

Five Cork clubs feature in the National Top 50 Adult Registration standings: Mallow AC (10th - 236), Leevale AC (25th - 194), Eagle AC (39th  - 169) Midleton AC (46th - 144), and St Finbarrs AC (48th - 141)

Senior Registrations

Senior athletes are, or should include, the 'Elite' members - this is the age group from which our Provincial, National and International athletes will emerge.  The numbers in this age group, from those born before 2000, and aged under 35, continues to be disappointing low, particularly in the early 20's ages.  While athletics is not the only sport experiencing this issue, clearly Cork Athletics and Athletics Ireland urgently needs to formulate a strategy to attract and retain athletes in this age range

Largest Clubs by Senior Registrations

50 Largest Senior Clubs in Ireland

Four Cork clubs feature in the National Top 50 Senior Registration standings: Leevale AC (6th - 74),  Mallow AC and Watergrasshill AC (Joint 35th - 24), and St Finbarrs AC (41st - 23)

Masters Registrations

With 211 Masters members, Mallow AC are, by a distance, the largest club in this category. Eagle AC and Midleton AC are next, followed by a 'possee' of clubs in the 90 - 110 range. Ten clubs have over 100 Masters members.

50 Largest Masters Clubs in Ireland

Four Cork clubs feature in the National Top 50 Masters Registration standings: Mallow AC (9th - 211), Eagle AC (33rd - 148) Midleton AC (42nd - 131) and St Finbarr's AC (50th - 117)

Five Cork Athletes Selected for European Team Championships First League 2019

European Athletics Team Championships First League 2019

Sandnes, Norway

9th - 11th August 2019

Five Cork athletes, from three Cork clubs, have been selected to represent Ireland at next month's European Team Championships First League, in Sandnes, Norway, from August 9th - 11th.  Bandon AC and Leevale AC have two representatives each: sisters Joan (4x100m Relay) and Phil Healy (200m and 4x100m Relay) represent the separate clubs, Bandon AC and Leevale AC, while Shane Howard (Long Jump) and Michelle Finn (3000m Steeplechase) make up the other halves of the Bandon AC - Leevale AC representations, and David Cussen, Old Abbey AC (High Jump) is the fifth Cork representative

Irish Team Selection Policy

European Team Championships First League Sandnes 2019

 Men's Team

Women's Team

Athlete Transfer Deadline - August 24th 2019

Deadline - August 24th 2019

Cork Athletics Facebook page

Athletes wishing to transfer clubs are reminded that the deadline for the return of fully completed transfer forms is Saturday August 24th.  Forms received after that date will NOT be accepted.

Transfer forms may be downloaded from the Athletics Ireland website.  

The Procedure on the form MUST be followed.

Completed forms should be give/posted to Cork AAI County Board Registrar, John Copithorne, Belgooley, Co. Cork.

• Do NOT call to John Copithorne's house or workplace

• Do NOT send your form by Registered Post, Courier or other form of delivery, except the regular Post

• Do NOT send your completed form to Athletics Ireland HQ (Dublin), as this will severely affect delivery time, likely missing the deadline.

Closing date is Sunday March 24th, however, as there is no postal delivery on Saturday 24th August, the effective closing date is Friday August 23rd

 
Completed Transfer Forms may be submitted at any stage, but will not be reviewed by Cork Athletics County Board until after March 24th. However early submission allows time for the return and resubmission of forms that are incomplete or contain an error of some form or other

The Transfer Form MUST be signed in the following order

By the:

•   Member (in the case of a minor by the parent or guardian)

•   New Club

•   Outgoing Club

•   County Board (outgoing club)

•   County Boards (for out of county club transfer only)

•   County Boards (for inter-county transfer only)

Incomplete, improperly or incorrectly completed forms will be rejected.

Notes:

• Athletes must be in good stead with the outgoing club, i.e. they must not owe any membership  fee, or other arrears, and all club property in their possession must have been returned

• Athletes whose membership of the outgoing club has lapsed by more than three years do NOT require a transfer, i.e. they are free to change clubs without going through the formal transfer process - they can be simply registered by the incoming club.  Note: Effectively this means that anyone transferring, who has been registered in ANY of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019, will need to fill out a Transfer Form
  

Next Transfer Window, following March 24th 2019, will close on August 24th 2019