The Streets of Portlaoise 5k Road Race takes place on Tuesday 17th March 2015 at 11.30am. Last year saw over 570 runners take part in this fast race which runs through Portlaoise town. Registration is €15 and participants can register online or on the day from 9.30 in the Heritage Hotel Portlaoise. Over €2000 in cash prizes. Top prizes for first 5 senior male and female and the following race categories O/40, O/45, O/50 & first Junior male/female(U/20). Also course record cash prizes for both male (14:52) & female (17:00).
Chip timing by Precision Timing & medals for all finishers.
Registration on line or on the day in the Heritage Hotel Portlaoise from 9.30am. Registration will close at 11.00am on the day. Race numbers can be collected on race day from 9.30am. Changing facilities, refreshments and prize giving in the hotel after race. The 5K route begins and ends on main street Portlaoise. There will also be 3 Juvenile Fun Runs prior to the main race. 7 @ 10:40, U. 12 @ 10:50, U. 12 @11.00. All children will receive a goodie bag that consists of a medal, Easter egg, bottle of water. Registration for Children’s race is €2 and also takes place in the Heritage Hotel on the day.
This year’s chosen charity is Kolbe School Playground Fund, Portlaoise.
