The annual Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon takes place on Saturday May 3rd 2008.
The annual Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon takes place on Saturday May 3rd 2008.
We would appreciate if you could help us publicise the marathon by circling details to members of your club.
Mountain Marathon
The 2008 Marathon will traverse a strenuous well marked route, through varied woodlands on the way
to Slieve Reagh. Then continuing on through the “real” Glenroe and Darragh hills. Returning via
Molanna river and Magniers wood to Kilfinane O.E.C. where a hot meal, and showers are provided.(Towels not supplied).
Registration at The Outdoor Education Centre, Kilfinane, from 830AM.
Start time 9.3OAM.
Distance 42km, (26.2Miles).
Half Marthon.
Starting in Kilfinane the route leads through Magniers Wood, on to Kilflynn Church and Ballyorgan
village. Through picturesque Glenosheen, returning via Castle Oliver to Kilfinane for refreshments at the Maple Ballroom.
Registration from 9AM at Maple Ballroom.
Start lOAM.
Distance 21KM (13 Miles).
B Walk.
Walking down by the Old Mill in Kilfinane and on past the Palatine Wood into a forest track, the trail then follows an old turf path to the Pinnacle of Shove Reagh before returning downhill on the winding track of the Ballyhoura Way. Refreshments served in Maple Ballroom in Kilfinane.
Registration 9AM at Maple Ballroom.
Start lO.l5 am.
Distance 16 KM. (10 Miles)
Many Thanks.
Kind Regards, Pádraig
If your club have any upcoming events in Cork or Limerick or would like to organise a training weekend sometime in the future we will be happy to help. Please feel free to give us a call on 063 91300.
Many Thanks.
Kind Regards,
Pádraig Casey
Ballyhoura Development Ltd.,
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Web: www.ballyhouracountry.com
