Lough Rynn Castle 10k Run
Leitrim Sports Partnership would like to welcome you to the Lough Rynn Castle 10km Mini Marathon 2012 which will take place on Sunday 15th July 2012 at 11.30am. This 10km run, jog or walk takes you on a route through the secluded and stunning landscape around the shores of Lough Rynn and the magnificent Lough Rynn Castle.This journey is going to bebreathtaking, so don’t miss this wonderful opportunity.
The route is a 10km run and 3km for u18 runners around the stunning grounds of Lough Rynn Estate in Mohill, and the race is AAI approved and so it is a perfect occasion for experienced runners, fun runners and walkers to get an official time with the use of the professional chip timing, which will be available on the day of the event.
All registered participants are encouraged to fundraise for local charities of their choice or local sports clubs or community groups, but it is not compulsory to raise funds.
Time Chip Registration: Time Chip registration will be completed in Lough Rynn Castle Hotel ballroom. At the registration desks all participants will be given a timing chip and official race number.
Start line: The starting line will be beside the entrance gates to the Lough Rynn Castle Hotel and the starting time will be 12.00pm. For safety and comfort, walkers will start towards the back of the field.
Finish lines: The finishing line will be just down from the hotel and 200 yards from the starting line. At the finish Line, there will be a photographer snapping everyone who crosses the line. You’ll be able to see the photographs shortly after race day is completed by visiting our photo gallery on www.leitrimsports.ie
First Aid: First aid will be provided on the day by the Civil Defence. There will also be collect vehicle and broom wagon. Where a participant is unable to continue, please inform event personnel immediately and we will endeavour to remedy each individual situation.
Medals: Everyone who finishes the course gets a medal and these will be given immediately after the finish line. There will be prizes given out to the winners.
Traffic: All competitors should note that while most of the course is closed to traffic, there might be traffic on certain roads. The Gardaí will operate a stop/go system for traffic on certain roads but all participants will be given priority at certain junctions. Although some parts of the roads are officially closed to traffic, please remember that essential traffic will be guided through the course by the Gardaí and marshals and that there is always the possibility of traffic straying onto the course inadvertently.
Toilets: Toilets will be available for all participants in the woodlands ballroom in Lough Rynn Castle Hotel on the day of event, beside the registration area.
Changing Facilities: There will be male and female changing rooms in the woodlands ballroom, beside the registration area.
Registration for the Lough Rynn Castle10km mini marathon 2012 can be done online.
Click into the Online Registration Form link. https://www.leitrim.ie/eng/Leitrim_Sports/10kRun/Register/
For further information, contact the Leitrim Sports Partnership, 071 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie
Declan Boyle,
Leitrim Sports Partnership,
Leitrim County Council,
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Leitrim
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