The Runners Diary

Cork BHAA ESB Cross Country
2023-01-08 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Beaumont Park, Blackrock, Cork, T12 N209
The only cross country race on the Cork BHAA calendar, this race traditionally takes place early on in the year. The course is 5k over 3 laps around the fields near Beaumont Quarry. This is a good way to start the year and is a good introduction to cross-country running.
Registration from 9.30am and refreshments afterwards at Cork Constitution Club House.

Cloyne Commons 4k Road Race Series - Race 3 2022/23
2023-01-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Cloyne, Harty's Bar and Restaurant, Church Street, Cloyne
Cloyne Commons Challenge – 4k Winter Series 2022-23
Complete any four races and receive a high-tech t-shirt.
Male and female winner cups and category prizes.
Entry €5
Registration, on Sunday morning, is at Harty’s Bar and Restaurant in Church Street, Cloyne.
Pre-Registration will be available in Harty’s, from 6pm to 7pm, on the preceding Friday
This event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence
Organised and hosted by Cloyne District Community Council, in association with East Cork AC

This course was measured by John Walshe, Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer

Parkrun: 9 Various Locations
2023-01-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-12-31 09:30 - 12:30
Parkrun
Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
9:30am every Saturday
Ballincollig: https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/
Tramore Valley Park: https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/
Glen River: https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/
Mallow Castle: https://www.parkrun.ie/mallowcastle/
Youghal: https://www.parkrun.ie/pobalscoilnatrionoide/
Bere Island: https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/
Glengarriff: https://www.parkrun.ie/glengarriff/
Castlehaven: https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/
Clonakilty: https://www.parkrun.ie/clonakilty/
Macroom: https://www.parkrun.ie/macroomcastledemesne/

IMRA: 3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra
2023-01-05 11:00
DESCRIPTION: 3 Counties Trail/S. Luachra
COUNTY: Cork
DATE:Sunday 7 May, 2023
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):250DISTANCE (KM):8.00EVENT DIFFICULTY:6 (2,2,2) – Moderate Terrain, 200M – 500M ascent, 6Km – 10KmRACE MARKING: – Only major junctions marked GPS ALLOWED: No LEAGUES: ENTRY DETAILS: No entry details have been entered for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event VOUCHERS ALLOWED: No. Online entry only for this race.

Munster Junior, under 23, Senior & Masters Indoor Championships 2023
2023-01-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Nenagh, Nenagh, Tipperary
More Details to follow

IMRA - Bweeng Trail Race
2023-01-01 13:00 | Laharn Cross, P51FK44, Ireland
Parking and registration at Laharn Heritage Centre (eircode P51 FK44)
Google GPS 52.086738, -8.802385
Coming from Cork city, Ballincollig, Macroom: Use R579 road to Nadd, turn right just before “Nadd Pub”, after 3k turn right before “Duggan’s Garage” and follow narrow road for 1.3k to Laharn Heritage Centre on your left.
Coming from North Cork, Charleville, Limerick: In Mallow turn onto N72 road to Killarney, after 9k turn left onto L1212 (signs for Lombardstown) and after 1k when you leave Lombardstown turn right, you’ll pass “Crowley’s Pub (The Gortroe Inn)” on your right, keep going for 3.5k and turn left at “Duggan’s Garage” and follow narrow road for 1.3k to Laharn Heritage Centre on your left.ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS:
ONLINE REGISTRATION/VOUCHERS ONLY – NO CASH ACCEPTED
This race is open to all IMRA members.
Under IMRA rules for competitor’s safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

ParkRun, New Years day, 6 locations
2023-01-01 09:30 - 23:00
Parkrun
Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
9:30am New Years day
Ballincollig: https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/
Tramore Valley Park: https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/
Glen River: https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/

Bere Island: https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/

Castlehaven: https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/
Clonakilty: https://www.parkrun.ie/clonakilty/

Grange-Fermoy 10k Road Race Fermoy
2022-12-31 12:00 - 14:00 | P61 K240
Grange Fermoy AC are delighted to bring you the New Years Eve 10km Road Race
AAI permit granted. Open to athletes aged 17 and upwards
Number pick up at Grange NS Fermoy. (P61 K240)
Race starts 12noon sharp and will take place in adherence to the public health guidelines in place on the event date.

Shandrum AC 5Km Road Race 2022
2022-12-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Newtownshandrum
The Shandrum AC 5K road race will take place on 31st of December 2022 at 11am

Free water bottle for every participant.

Important Information

Ample parking at Race HQ (Newtownshandrum GAA Complex) and also at church car park which is near start line.
Online registration only.
Your Race number will be available for collection on the morning of the event at Newtownshandrum GAA Hall. Please allow plenty of time to collect same.
Your Race number and pins will be in an envelope with your name and number marked on it. The envelopes will be at designated areas. Stewards will be available to direct you.
Race timing by Premier Timing Systems https://www.premiertimingsystems.ie/
Race starts near the church car park and finishes at the GAA complex.
AI registered event.
The course was measured by John Holland, Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female + category prizes. Course Record Prize. Wheelchair Prize.
Entry fee €15 (includes booking fee).

Togher AC 5k Road Race
2022-12-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Togher, Ryans Supervalu
Togher AC Ryan’s Supervalu 5km
11:00am, Tuesday December 27th 2022
Organised and hosted by Togher AC
This event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence
Sponsored by Ryan’s Supervalu, Togher
All funds raised from this years event will again go to support Cork Mental Health Foundation, and Togher AC
This course was measured by John Quigley, AIMS/World Athletics Grade A Measurer

Clonmel MSD 4 mile race
2022-12-26 12:00 - 14:00 | clonmel
MSD 4 Mile Road Race – St Stephen’s Day
The race starts at 12 noon and entries will be taken from 9.30 am onwards at Colaiste Cheitinn, the Mall. E91K2E2.
Last year they were over 300 athletes competing, this event caters for all levels of fitness.
This year’s Prize list is as follows:
Men: 1st 5 Men, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50, 0/55 and 0/60. The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 5 Ladies, 1st 0/35, 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/60. 1st Junior Man and Woman under 18.
There will be a new Course record for 1st man 17 mins 45 secs and 1st woman 21 mins 32 secs.
There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.
The entry Fee is 15 Euros online at itsyourrace.com. Enquiries to Niall at 086 1660888.

Goal Mile: Various locations
2022-12-25 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the GOAL Mile, proudly supported by AIB, is held throughout December, in villages, towns and cities across Ireland and virtually throughout the world. The event sees tens of thousands of people run or walk a mile to raise funds for GOAL.
One of Ireland’s most popular annual events, the GOAL Mile is a Christmas tradition for thousands of families. Events are run by a network of individual and community organisers nationwide.
Cork
Select your event location to register

Kinsale
Tramore Valley Park, Douglas, St. Stephen’s Day, 10:30am-12pm
Kanturk, New Year’s Day, 11am
MTU Athletics Track, Bishopstown, Christmas Day, 10:30am-12pm
Doneraile Park, Doneraile, Christmas Day, 10:00am-12pm
St Catherine’s GAA, Ballynoe, Christmas Day, 10:30am-12pm
Glounthaune, St. Stephen’s Day, 11am

Christmas Day Parkrun: Ballincollig & Glen River
2022-12-25 09:30 - 12:00
Parkrun
Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
9:30am every Saturday
Ballincollig: https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/
Glen River: https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/

Parkruns: 9 Various Locations
2022-12-24 09:30 - 12:00

BHAA Cork Simon 5k
2022-12-18 11:00 | blackrock, Church Road Blackrock, Cork
This charity race takes place in December each year. Unlike other races, runners must estimate how long the 3.2 mile route will take them and the closest to their time wins. No watches allowed! Santa outfits optional.

Race starts and finishes on Bessboro Rd, off the Skehard Rd. Registration takes place at Blackrock Hurling Club from 9.30am with entries costing €10 for everybody. All proceeds go to Simon in Cork who do wonderful work all year around.￼.

Cloyne Commons Challenge – 4k Winter Series Race 2
2022-12-18 09:30
Cloyne Commons Challenge – 4k Winter Series 2022-23
Complete any four races and receive a high-tech t-shirt.
Male and female winner cups and category prizes.
Entry €5
Registration, on Sunday morning, is at Harty’s Bar and Restaurant in Church Street, Cloyne.
Pre-Registration will be available in Harty’s, from 6pm to 7pm, on the preceding Friday
This event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence
Organised and hosted by Cloyne District Community Council, in association with East Cork AC
this course was measured by John Walshe, Athletics Ireland National Grade Measure

Parkruns: Various locations
2022-12-17 09:30 - 12:00

Parkruns: Various locations
2022-12-10 09:30
Parkrun
parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
9:30am every Saturday
Ballincollig
Tramore Valley Park
Glen River
Mallow Castle
Youghal
Bere Island
Glengarriff
Castlehaven
Clonakilty
Macroom

Athletics Ireland National Novice and Juvenile Uneven Age Cross-Country Championships 2022
2022-12-04 11:30 - 17:00 | Conna, Conna

Runners Diary Cork Fundraiser for Penny Dinners
2022-12-04 09:30 | Marina Market Cork, Marina Market Cork
We are delighted to announce the date of our run/coffee morning in aid of Cork Penny Dinners will be Sunday 4th of December, clubs members can drop off singlets to help us complete our challenge and also help us raise money for such a great cause.
We will have a collection box and you will be able to buy raffle tickets for a draw we will be having also, all money raised will go straight to Cork Penny Dinners.
This will be the first of many events we will do for charities in Cork. Please get behind this event and get behind us in putting our beat foot forward
