A great route planned, starting off in the City, making its way into the beautiful apple orchard countryside and returning back into the City to finish on The Mall in the centre of town. The course is primarily flat, so quick times can be achieved for those pace setters and has been accurately measured by the UK Measurements Council.
The event will be professionally timed using individual ChampionChip timing devices – every finisher will receive a race day t-shirt, medal and goody bag. Prize money is available for the winners, along with additional spot prizes.
All proceeds from the event will go to charity, namely Cardiac Risk in the Young (C-R-Y, charity #1050845), which is a charity close to everyones heart in Armagh, with the death of two local young athletes in recent years. C-R-Y promotes screening of young athletes, raises awareness and supports families who have suffered loss.
Race Details
Sunday, 19th April 2009
Start time
14:00
Distance
10 kilometres (6.22 miles)
Course will be measured in kilometres, with signage at 1 kilometre intervals
Venue
Armagh City, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Starting on College Hill, just outside The Royal School Armagh and The Armagh Planetarium.
Finishing on The Mall East, just outside the S.E.L.B. offices on Charlemont Gardens.
Entry fees
£13 affiliated
£14 non-affiliated
Race head quarters
Race HQ will be located in The Royal School Armagh, on College Hill.
All runners will collect race packs (which includes race bib number, safety pins, individual timing chip etc) from HQ on day of race, so please allow time for this.
Toilet and changing facilities
Toilet facilities will be available within the school for use before and after the race.
At present, no changing facilities will be provided, so turn up ready to run!
Car parking
Free car parking will be available within the grounds of The Royal School, on the outskirts of The Mall itself, and the Mall West car park (adjacent to Emerson’s and Sainsbury’s supermarkets); all of which are short walking distance from Race HQ and the starting line.
Awards and prizes
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize money in “Open Male” category
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize money in “Open Female” category
Additional spot prizes on the day
Age restrictions
16 years and above (on race day), and in good physical health.
If you have any concerns regarding your health, please consult your Doctor before entering.
Race results
Race results will be posted on runarmagh.com shortly after the race. You will have the ability to search using surname and/or race number.
Race timing
Accurate race times will be provided using ChampionChip technology. Each runner will have a chip which will record their own individual time.