Last chance to get 2010 T shirt with entry. We are taking 50 more entries online to fill our quota for event shirts. The event page on runireland.com will be updated when the quota is filled. There will be no event shirts for entries taken after this.
https://www.runireland.com/events/2010-09-19/kilkenny-half-marathon
The 2nd annual Kilkenny Half Marathon and 10 km will take place on 19th September 2010. Starting from 11 am in the heart of the city (on the parade outside Kilkenny Castle) the courses have been changed slightly this year to make them better for athletes and spectators alike. Both races start and finish outside Kilkenny’s most impressive landmark, the Kilkenny Castle. It is worth mentioning that the Castle will be open to the public in September as will the 50 acres of parkland. For athletes bringing family along this is a lovely area to spend some time.
Kilkenny Half Marathon course.
After leaving the city the half marathon course ventures into the surrounding countryside before returning to the city for a fantastic finish on the parade. This is a one circuit course with no overlaps. This contributes to the appeal of the course and gives runners a better appreciation of this part of Kilkenny. The course is reasonably flat and lends itself to some quick times.
Kilkenny 10 km course.
The 10 km course stays within the city boundaries. There is a climb at about 1.5 km, but after that the course is reasonable and the last 5 km should be fast as it is nearly all flat or downhill.
General information.
Water stations will be located along the course to help keep runners hydrated. Distance markers will be located along both courses. The events are also ideally timed for athletes planning to complete the Dublin marathon in late October. The Kilkenny half marathon & 10 km 2010 will be great fun for all. The routes are accurately measured (Jones counter) and marked. This in conjunction with the timing chips gives every entrant the confidence to aim for a genuine PB. Every finisher will receive the much admired custom made event medal and most importantly will leave with a smile.
Further details.
See runireland.com or email [email protected] .
The weather in Kilkenny in September should be around 17 ºC (63 ºF).
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The link to the map of the half marathon is:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kilkenny/960127005885526216
The link to the map for the 10 km is:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kilkenny/391127643914897193
