Bohermeen Athletic Club County Meath Ireland Founded 1927 PRESENTS A summer classic 25th Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Run & Charity walk
Venue Bohermeen Community Centre County Meath 30 Miles North of Dublin city Just 3 miles from Navan to the left of Navan /Kells road, 6 miles from Trim.,7 miles from Athboy & 5 miles from Kells
The course: The country run and walk will take in a very gentle view of the local area, starting at Bohermeen school and McLoughlins house where in October 1969 the present structure of the club was reformed . The late Patrick Bell for who the event is in memory of is buried in Bohermeen cemetery just beside the start. The route travels 1500mts to Greetiagh cross roads a slight but effective rise over the opening mile , along the way it passes the old athletic hall and school house from 1870s and Mrs Burkes old thatched house now long gone .At Greetiagh cross roads it passes the old RIC barracks burned in the 1920s and also McHughs public house .The route heads to Bohermeen bog cross roads close to the local plantation ,home of many a bog man in his time. Then the course again goes left and back to the finish at the community centre past the old Langans quarry and not a stone remains .The final mile is very flat and is ideally suited to all level of runner and indeed walkers sharpening the toes for the finish line-
About the Event Patrick Bell ,the late clubman a dedicated club member from the running tracks to the meeting room .He died tragically in the summer of 1985 in the month of august following a traffic accident ,whilst returning home from Cork having competed in the National track championships .He was only 25 years and his loss to his family club and community left a void that can never be filled .The following summer the first Patrick Bell memorial road race over 10k took place with a modest 50 taking part. The event for almost 20 years was a very high quality road race which it still remains with some of the best athletes in the country taking part and winning the event .Since 2001 the promotion has linked with various charaties to help create greater awareness and raise vital funds for their association to date over 45,000 has been raised .
The event is open to all runners regardless of age or ability, special welcome to families walk and support Meath Arch Club SPONSOR CARDS AVAILABLE FROM BOHERMEEN AC CONTACT NUMBERS
1.The 5k run and walk finishes on the running track right under the time clock. 2.Runners are asked to warm up and cool down on the inner grass running . 3.All entrants regardless of age must have an event number
Awards will be given in Senior, masters juniors and novice grades, all finishers will receive token of their participation in the event (It may be a t shirt medal or otherwise ) Wear your club or county school or club colours. To add colour to the night .