The 6k run starts in Garrafrauns at 2pm and finishes in Dunmore and is an annual event during Dunmore Festival. We have chip timing to ensure this is an enjoyably event for everyone. NEW THIS YEAR, Kathie Stritch PT, will be doing a group warm up before the race.Registrationm finishes at 1.30pm followed be a group warm up session led be Kathie. This promises to be a wonderful start to a great road race.
Also the first 200 runners and walkers to register will receive a Technical Running T-Shirt. In order to receive a T-shirt in your preferred size, runners and walkers should pre-register on line before 11th July. We will do our best to accommodate sizes for all other on line registrations. Finally, these limited edition T- shirts cannot be guaranteed to late, on the day entrants so avoid disapointment and register on line early!
Live Registration will commence in DUNMORE Community Centre on SUNDAY 31st July, from 12pm and 2pm. This is the ideal time to collect you’re registration pack and avoid the queues. Final registration is on MONDAY in GARRAFRAUNS Community Centre from 11am to 1.30pm. Tops and chips should be collected at these times. To accomidate families who wish to register a number of people, we have the option of a reduced fee – on the day registration, where runners receive a chip only (not the t-shirt). This is €8 for adults and €5 for children.
There will be a shuttle bus to Garrafrauns leaving from the Square in Dunmore at 12.30pm. The Group Warm Up is 1.30pm. Race starts at 2pm. We are welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. All participents gain free entry into the festival sports day (please bring bib number to gates for free entry) where the prize giving will be held after the race. Sports Day is in the GAA pitch where there are newly renovated shower facilities for runners. WE WILL HAVE A PHYSIO IN THE GAA CHANGING ROOMS. Also the GAA will be hosting a fundraising BBQ at the pitch along with bouncy castles and novelty events, this promises to be a fun family day out.