Farranfore MV AC 5K 2019 - INFO

Registration: HERE

One of the oldest road races in Ireland takes place every St. Stephen's day. It has been run since 1961 along the same route. Now in its 58th year, is run from Farranfore to Firies and back to the finish in Farranfore.

Start & Finish is at the Kerry Mill in Farranfore, running close to the cross-roads in Firies and returning via the same route. Road closed to traffic so you can enjoy the day without having to worry about any traffic concerns.

The 5K Timed Race is open to all those aged 13 years and over on race day. (Race permit rules). Due to popular demand we have added a 2K Family Fun Run / Walk to ensure the whole family can enjoy the day. This promises to be a really exciting morning of running catering for all, runners and families alike.

Registration & Race Number pick up will be at the Sports Hall Farranfore (V93 KP27) from 10:30am to 11:30am

2K Family Run/Walk: 11:45am (Untimed, noncompetitive- just for fun!)

5K Road Race: 12:15pm (Timed)

Post race banter over tea and sandwiches with prize presentations at the Sports Hall
Commemorative Medal for all Finishers of both 5K & 2K

5K Race PRIZES

• First Six Men & Women (regardless of age category)
• First Two Master Men: Over: 40, 45, 50, 55,60, 65,..
• First Two Master Women: Over: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65,..
• First Junior Man & Woman (Under 20)
• First Local Club Novice Male & Female
• Fr. Gearoid O'Donnachadha perpetual Cup for 1st Lady
• Fr. Dan Browne perpetual Cup for 1st Male

Bonus Prize if course record broken

Mark Hanrahan - Leevale AC 14:38 (2015)

Laura Crowe - An Riocht AC 16:26 (2015)

Club notes - Monday, 04 November 2019

St Brendan’s AC had a good day at the Kerry Athletics masters and juvenile B cross country championships in Killarney on Sunday. In the masters’ races, Finbarr Collins had a super win in the O35 category in his first county cross country while Peter Jackson came second in the same category.

Ann McGlynn ran brilliantly also in the women’s race. In the O65 men’s championships, Willie O’Riordan won the gold with silver going to David Kissane and bronze to Pat Sheehy who ran an inspiring race. The team gold went to St Brendan in this category. St Brendan’s had a strong presence in all club categories with Pádraig Regan, Ger Carroll, Artur Nowak, David Butler and John Culloty all making an impact as we await team results.


In the juvenile races, Matthew O’Sullivan and Darragh O’Flaherty won medals in their races while Tom O'Flaherty got a bronze in his U14 event. Good performances were displayed by Lilly Nowak and Caoimhe O’Flaherty in their different categories.


St Brendan’s AC hosted the event and the club thanks all who helped to make the occasion a success.
Congratulations are also due to Aaron Malik (St Brendan’s AC and Mercy Mounthawk) who had a great day at the schools combined events with a bronze medal performance, continuing an outstanding year for Aaron.

Well done to all St Brendan's AC marathoners in Dublin last weekend at Marathon National Championships.
PBs and first marathons and happy runners at the finish. 
Provisional results:
John O'Sullivan 3-20-38
Padraig Regan 3-25-22
Ger Carroll 3-39-32
Joe Bunyan 3-50-06
Cathy Flynn 4-27-17
Denis Foley 5-00-42
Kirstie Nowak 5-33-24
Irene Butler 5-38-32
David Butler 5-38-32
David Kissane 5-46-34

TRAINING
Training for the week ahead is as follows: Juveniles - Tuesday 5th Nov Ardfert Community centre 7-8pm, €2 strength & conditioning for children born in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002.
Wednesday 6th Nov: Ardfert Community Centre 6.30-8pm €2 for children born 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
6.45-7.45pm Ardfert Sportsfield €2 wear appropriate clothing for children born 2009, 2008, 2007 etc
Fit4Life
Tuesday 5th Nov: Ardfert Community Centre 8-9pm, €3 members €5 non members. Bring water also!
COMPETITIONS
This coming Sunday 10th Nov: Munster Juvenile uneven age, u20 & senior cross country at 11.30am in Conna, Co Cork. Entries due ASAP. Good luck to all.
Sunday 17th Nov: Munster masters & juvenile inter club cross country championships at 11.30am in Beaufort, Co Kerry.
Anyone interested contact club secretary Irene 087 7985557 asap.