Farranfore Maine Valley A.C.
Annual Four Mile Road Race / Fun Run
Wednesday 26th December 2012 @ 12 noon
Now in its 51st year, is run from Farranfore to Firies and back to the finish in Farranfore.
Last years race proved to be a great success, especially with the novice and fun runners where their was a large increase. It proved to be a fun day out for the whole family. This year we hope to make the event even better.
Registration will take place in the Community Hall, Farranfore. GPS: 52.172649,-9.546777
Their is ample parking with changing facilities.
AAI Permit Granted
Entry Fee....
On Line Entry Only €10. Register online with http://www.runireland.com/events
On the Day: Senior/Masters €15, Junior €10, Student €5
On Line Entry Closes Monday 24th December.
Prizes....
First Six Men & Women (regardless of age category)
First Two Master Men: Over: 40, 45, 50 and 60
First Two Master Women: Over: 35, 40, 45 and 50
First Junior Man & Woman (Under 20)
First Two Secondary Students (Boys & Girls Under 17)
First Local Club Novice
Spot Prizes
Post race banter over tea and sandwiches with prize presentations at the Community Hall
The Course....The same as every other year. Note that this is a bit longer than 4miles, it is in fact approx 4.2 miles (6.8K).
It starts just at the entrance to the Kerry Group Mill on the Farranfore to Firies road. This is just 400 meters from the registration point and parking area at the Community Hall. The first 400 meters is up hill, once at the top it is down hill and then levels off for at least 1 mile. Up hill as you approach Firies village, you then take a right turn towards the church. At the T junction you then go left, down hill. It is left again which takes you back onto the road for Farranfore village. Their is a short hill climb out of Firies Village. From here on you are returning on the same road you started from.
The roads should be reasonably quiet but we would advise all runners to keep close to the sides of the road.
Their will be plenty of steward along the route with water stations also available.
If you would like to see the course in more detail, go to mapmy run link: HERE
The record for the event is held by Boston Marathon winner Neil Cusack from Limerick (19:50) for the 4.2miles. John Lenihan from Ballymacelligott the second fastest. The only local winner over the past 49years was Tom McCarthy from Currow. Runners from all over munster take part in this road race and fun run.
Top internationals who have impressed include Jerry Kiernan (LA Olympic marathon star), Donie Walsh (Cork) and Liam O'Brien (Cork).
Results 2011.... HERE