4th Annual AAI Approved 10km The Fourth Annual AAI APPROVED St. Brendan’s LGFC 10km Fun Run/Walk will take place on Sunday 5th August 2012 as part of the brilliant Ballygar Carnival Festival in Co. Galway.
The club ran the event for the first time in 2009 with over 100 participants taking part and this number has grown steadily with over 160 participants in 2011. Part of the success is thanks to the event sponsor ECC timber who have come on board again for the 2012 run. The event is run as part of the Ballygar Carnival Festival which runs from Thursday 2nd August 2012 to Tuesday 7th August 2012. On Sunday 5th August there will also be a marching bands competition, a children’s fancy dress and of course the amusements followed by musical entertainment on the street and in the Mattie McDonagh Centre. The road race will start and finish in Coláiste Mhuire Secondary School in Ballygar, Co. Galway with registration on the day from 9.30 am. It is a flat and fast route that will be well signed and marshalled with water stops along the way. The winning time in 2011 was 35:59 minutes which was completed by Ballygar local Adrian Smith. The route is officially measured and the 2011 race was AAI permitted. Walkers will start at 11am followed by the runners at 11.30am. There will also be a 4km route through the forest which is suitable for buggies and pets. There will be a few surprises along the route with free childrens activities after the event in the grounds of Colasite Mhuire. The event will be followed by refreshments and presentation of prizes in Coláise Mhuire. For more information contact Marita Fahy on 087 4192495 or check out the event on facebook and www.runireland.com . The club would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who have helped out over the last number years making the event a safe and friendly place for all to enjoy.