Weather Outlook and Cork Athletics Races during Christmas Week 2018
Weather Outlook for Registered Cork Athletics Races during the Festive Season 2018
Events Up To Sunday December 30th
Lots of popular high quality races to choose from over the Christmas period!
Weather Outlook
Weather outlook, as of this morning, Saturday December 22nd, is looking good for all the registered races over the next week. It's really too early to be sure of things beyond 2 or 3 days, so, while the weather for Christmas Day, and possibly St. Stephen's Day is pretty firm, it's still a bit early to be sure of next weekend's weather...but the early signs are good.
The weather forecast for each race day is listed below, along with details for the relevant races. The forecast will be updated each day
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Christmas Day - Tuesday December 25th
GOAL Mile
There are three GOAL Mile locations scheduled for Cork this year: Mallow AC's 15th Annual GOAL Mile gets the ball rolling, in Doneraile Park, at 10am, the 35th Annual GOAL Mile, at CIT Track, in Bishopstown, starts at 10:30am, while the GOAL Mile will also take place at St. Catherine's GAA Club, Ballynoe, in East Cork, also starting at 10:30am.
The format is the same at all locations: Entry fee is by way of Donation - Put whatever fee you want to donate into the Bucket. 100% of all donations go to GOAL, and all volunteers, services and facilities have been given Free of Charge
Starting at 10am, or 10:30am, depending on venue, Miles will be run off at approx. 15 to 20 minute intervals, depending on 'Standards' and numbers taking part. The only Qualifying 'Standard' is that you are able to get around the track on foot ...running, jogging or walking, or in a wheelchair. You don't even have to complete the Mile ...There will be no 'enforcers'. Of course your family, friends and 'supporters' may offer you 'encouragement' (more properly called slagging). Festive dress is optional.
Weather Outlook for GOAL Mile
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Christmas Day, December 25th
GOAL MILE INFO
- 375,000 people have run in the GOAL Mile
- 36th Year of GOAL Mile
- John Quigley will be running his 35th consecutive GOAL Mile
(unashamed brag!
- 34th Year of GOAL Mile in Cork
St Stephen's Day - Wednesday December 26th - Dick Copithorne Memorial Belgooly 4
This highly popular St Stephen's Day 'Turkey/Pudding Burner' has the added bonus of chip timing this year, so we're probably looking at numbers in excess of it's usual 650/700 finishers
Online Entry for Dick Copithorne Memorial 4 Mile
Weather Outlook for Belgooly 4
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, St. Stephen's Day, Wednesday December 26th
A couple of years ago, Belgooly was cancelled due to severe flooding in the village. The outlook for this year is a complete contrast, with little or no windsand dry conditions, ideal for running this course, and a welcome change that should make for big crowds turning out on St.Stephen's Day
Weather Outlook for Carrigaline Christmas Fun Run & Shandrum 5k
Saturday December 29th
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Saturday, December 29th
Weather chart updated 11pm Thursday Dec 27th
While there is a bit of rain forecast further West, with heavier rain in the Northwest later, there should be slack winds and dry conditions are likely for both Carrigaline and Newtownshandrum
Saturday December 29th - Carrigaline Christmas Fun Run 2018
Carrigaline, 10:00, Saturday December 29th
Saturday December 29th - Shandrum 5k
Sunday December 30th - Togher 5k
Online Entry for Togher AC Ryan's Supervalu 5km
Weather Outlook for Togher 5k
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Sunday, December 30th
Weather chart updated 11pm Thursday Dec 27th
No rain ....it's been pretty wet for several Togher 5k's in recent years, so the outlook is pretty good at the moment, with slack winds also on the cards, so some good running conditions are on the cards this year!
