12th March 2016 Aran Islands Inis Iron Meáin is the original Island road race which continues to impress runners year after year! It takes place on 12th March and offers a 5k or 10k road race with the option of a more challenging beach run route.
This event has been so successful for the past 11 years that it has inspired many other communities to stage similar events. Lá an 10k is a major social event for Inis Meáin, that sees the return of many familiar faces year after year. Coláiste Naomh Eoin the Island’s secondary school is one of Ireland’s most successful small schools and this event is key to ensuring that the school remains thriving thus ensuring the viability of this Atlantic gem. The course is exceptionally scenic with a choice between a 5km or 10km road race or a more difficult 12km route which includes a beach run, Ceann Gainimh , Our 5K category was added to cater for both novice and senior interests. Gaeilge is the soul of this community thus a commemoration of Inis Meáin’s contribution to the 1916 Easter Rising will be a core feature of this year’s race. Each entrant receives an exclusive race pack that includes a Beanie hat from the luxury Inis Meáin label, a memento T-shirt and fuel for the Journey! This is an ideal family event and all children under 12 are free!! An extended early bird offer is currently available simply register with www.runireland.com or visit our website www.inisironmeain.com
€30 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE (available up until midnight the 29th of February 2016). €50 after the 29/02/2016
SPECIAL FAMILY RATE (Inquire at the registration desk on the day)
SPECIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE RATE (Inquire at the registration desk on the day)
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE ARE FREE
€20 SPECIAL ONLINE RATE FOR ISLANDERS.(available up until midnight the 29th of February 2016). €30 RATE FOR ISLANDERS ON THE DAY
