Ireland's leading ten-mile road race, the Nike Ballycotton '10' has at last been re-scheduled for June 24th. The first choice of the organisers was June 10th but it was not available. The promoters have given considerable thought to numerous dates for the race, but, for one reason or another, their new date is deemed the one that least affects other competitions. The popular race is normally held in early March. This year's competition set for March 11th had to be cancelled due to the outbreak of foot-and -mouth disease. Ballycotton will be monitoring the foot-and-mouth situation and will only allow the race to go ahead if there are no further problems in that area.
Complete details can be found at the: Ballycotton Running Webpage
The 10-mile Charity Walk will take place as usual the previous day (Saturday June 23rd) at 2pm.
Check the Ballycotton Running website for details. The site will be unattended through May 6th. Any enquiries - telephone/fax 021-4646064 (UK 00-353-21-4646064).
The Tim Smythe Memorial 4-miler is scheduled for April 29th at O'Callaghans Mills, Co. Clare at 2.00pm. Any enquiries to Michael O'Brien, Ballmarkham House, Quin, Co. Clare. His telephone number is 087 275 6216. The race is sponsored by Lenmac Mechanical Services Ltd. Kilkishen.
Irish Runner.com erroneously listed the improper date for the Evening herald Mini-Marathon. The race is scheduled for Monday, the June 4th bank holiday. The contact is M. O'Conor at 086-8111708. Complete details can be found at the: Evening Herald Mini-Marathon Webpage