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SUMMARY:Portumna Forest Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Portumna is a small town in the heart of rural Galway on the West Coast of Ireland. The name Portumna comes from the Irish word Port Omna\, meaning the landing place of the oak tree. So not surprisingly\, perched on the edge of the quaint little town is a magnificent 450 hectacres of coniferous woodland of Scots Pine and Norway spruce. Portumna Forest Park is also home to a whole host of animals including Fallow deer and the red Squirrel. Every June\, the agility of the wild animals in their natural habitat is mimicked by the ‘best of the best’ of distance runners from all over Ireland. In recent years participants have come from all over the world in their quest to find the ultimate Ultra marathon. \nTaking part in the Portumna Forest Marathon is a spiritual experience – while it tests the body physically it soothes the mind in equal proportions. The runners\, crew and marshalls blend in with the environment and although there is plenty of clapping and encouragement for the runners there is a serenity about the place that bows down to the beauty of the natural environment. Everyone talks a little softer and smiles a little wider. When those inevitable Irish rain showers put in their short but frequent appearances\, everyone looks up at the rain drops through the leaves and marvels at the reflections of the rainbows in the puddles – appreciating the fact that the rain had a vital role to play in providing such a luscious backdrop for the run. \nThere is of course a more practical reason that this Marathon remains one of the most popular ultra events in the country – Portumna\, whilst rural\, is also very accessible from all four corners of the country. \nBy the time nightfall descends on a summer Saturday night\, over 1\,000 competitors would have completed one of the five races on offer -100km\, 50km\, Full Marathon\, Half Marathon or 10k. The fact that runners of all ability and speed are running together turns the event into a motivational haven where training tips and running experiences are shared enroute and everyone leaves determined to move up to the next distance before returning next year. \nFor more infomation on the event click HERE
URL:https://www.runireland.com/events/portumna-forest-marathon-2/
LOCATION:portumna Forest Park\, Portumna\, Galway\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:10K,Full Marathon,Half Marathon,Other,Trail / Off Road Races,Ultra Marathons
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ray O'Connor":MAILTO:ray@proactive.ie
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SUMMARY:The Kennedy Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This is the second year of this event which received really positive feedback last year. This event is run by a local GAA club. Moneys raised are being put towards developing a track around the pitches at the club which will be available all year for walkers/runners.    \nBoth routes on The Kennedy Challenge follow wonderfully scenic courses. The run starts at Horeswood GAA pitch. From the pitch  you turn right and run towards Whitechurch village where the 6k route will be directed left and run back to the pitch . The 12k route takes you straight at Whitechurch village  turning toward Dunganstown where you will run through the JFK Kennedy homestead\, the ancestral home of John F Kennedy American President (The first water station is here also). After this you will continue though the countryside re-joining the 6 k route ( and another water station) and back to the pitch.   \nMarshals will direct you at each point and we have kilometre markers. To be honest the  route is undulating! There are some hills but we hope that the our scenery will help! Based on very positive feedback from our walkers last year this year we are actively encouraging 12k walkers and to ‘Hike to the Homestead’ on the day as well.   \nA 4k under 16 run also takes place on the day. For this event we are escorting  the U16 entrants to a alternate start point in Whitechurch and letting then run from there. Alternatively Under 16 s are welcome to walk the 6k course.  \nWe have staggered start times so that we will finish more or less at the same time so that everyone gets the great atmosphere at the end of the race. We will have refreshments at the finish as well as prizegiving.  Prizes for 1st and 2nd male and female in all races with cash prizes for 1st and 2nd in the 12k . We hope to see you on the day! \nDetails  \nDate:  \nJun 22nd   \nTime:  \nFriday 21st June  \n7.00-9.00 pm registration and number collection  \n  \nSaturday 22nd June   \n 3.00 pm number collection and registration \n4.00 pm U16 event and 12 k walkers \n5.00pm 6k run/walk and 12k run   \n  \nCost: €5-€10 \n  \nEvent Categories: \n4k run for Under 16s \n6k walk/run \n12k walk/run \nClick here to follow the event on Facebook
URL:https://www.runireland.com/events/the-kennedy-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Other,Road Race
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SUMMARY:Wicklow Hospice Festival of Running – Quad Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the wonderful Avondale forest park for the unique 4 day festival of running or if you prefer the term quad!! \nAll distances of 5\,10\,15\,20 miles and full marathon are catered for on all four days. Finisher medal for all days and all distances. \nEntry Fees:\n€90 for 4 days any distance\n€70 for 3 days any distance\n€40 for 2 days any distance\n€25 for 1 day any distance \nOnline registration https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/wicklowhospice
URL:https://www.runireland.com/events/wicklow-hospice-festival-running-quad-marathon/
CATEGORIES:10 Miles,5mile and 8k,Full Marathon,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sinead Tarmey":MAILTO:sinead@wicklowhospice.ie
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