Farranfore Maine Valley A.C.
5KM Road Race / Fun Run
Fr. Dan Browne Memorial CupSaturday 26th December 2015 @ 12 noon
One of the oldest road races in Ireland takes place every St. Stephens day. It has been run since 1961 along the same route.
Now in its 54th year, is run from Farranfore to Firies and back to the finish in Farranfore.
In 2013 we changed the distance from the traditional 4.16miles (6.7KM) to 3.1miles (5KM). This was to make the route safer for all runners and spectators by closing the road to traffic. It proved to be a great success so we have decided to keep with this for our race in 2015.
We will keep the traditional route of starting at the Kerry Mill in Farranfore, running close to the cross-roads in Firies and returning via the same route. So it will be in keeping with the traditional OUT AND BACK course. You can enjoy the day without having to worry about any traffic concerns.
Registration on the day will take place in the Sports Hall, Farranfore from 10:45am. GPS: 52.172649,-9.546777
There is ample parking with changing facilities.
AAI Permit Granted
Entry Fee....
Senior/Masters €10, U16 & Nat. School €5
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 Male & Female
Bonus Prize if course record broken (Men 16:03, Women 17:41)
Bonus Prize if course record broken (Men 16:03, Women 17:41)
Spot Prizes
Post race banter over tea and sandwiches with prize presentations at the Community Hall
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| Entrance to Community Hall off the N22 |
The Course.... 5KM DISTANCE
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 1.6KM. Up hill as you approach Firies Village, you will then turn on the road where it will be clearly marked. From here on you are returning on the same road you started from.
The road will be closed off to all traffic for the duration of the race.
Their will be plenty of stewards along the route with water stations also available.
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| Start / Finish (Kerry Group Mill) |
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| 400m Climb out of Farranfore |
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| Return Loop from Firies |
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| LIDL, Castleisland |
Sponsors: All Sponsors
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| DUNNES STORES, Killarney |
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| Kevin Barry General Grocer, Rock St., Tralee |
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| Moriarty's Centra Foodstore, Farranfore |