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The Wild Atlantic 10 Miler
Aug 16, '20 at 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
€25.00Event Navigation
The 4th annual Wild Atlantic 10 mile road race takes place this year on Sunday 16th August. The race will begin in the Belleek area of Ballina town and will take participants on a fantastic route through the picturesque Belleek Woods that runs parallel to the iconic River Moy and along part of the Monasteries of the Moy Greenway. The route is ideal for runners new to the 10 mile distance and the timing of our race fits perfectly with those training for the Dublin City Marathon or other autumn marathons.
Ballina Athletic Club has successfully hosted a range of races over the years from 10k to half marathons to marathons so we can guarantee participants a well-run event. Refreshments will be served after the event … including our legendary cheesecakes!
Event details & schedule
- AAI approved and Jones Counter measured.
- Race is chipped and timed.
- Race commences at 11.00 am SHARP on Sunday 16th
- Starting point – Belleek Castle Road.
- Finishing point – Ballina Athletic Club track.
- Race number, chip & t-shirt collection: Saturday 15th from 5.00 – 6.30 pm & Sunday from 9.00 – 10.30 am SHARP
- Limited number of late registrations may be available on the morning.
- Limited number of virtual entries available with medal.
- Water stations on the route.
- Hot showers available after the event.
- Race briefing will be emailed to participants before the event.
- Every finisher will receive a bespoke medal on the day.
- First 200 registered participants will receive a quality technical t-shirt.
Prizes
- Cash prizes & trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female.
- Cash prize for breaking the course record.
- Age group winners – Male & female 040, 050 & 060.
- Trophies for first Ballina AC male & female.
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all participants entering the Wild Atlantic 10 miler and thank you for entering our race.
