A total of 419 runners turned out for the 2017 Carrigaline 5 mile road race, an increase of 11% on last years numbers and the third highest number ever.

Top 3 men and women….
1 26:17 HOEY, Mark Leevale AC
2 26:26 DONOVAN, Barry Leevale AC
3 26:37 O’BRIEN, Alan Eagle AC
38 32:12 MURPHY PLANT, Una Kinsale Tri F45
46 32:26 PARNELL, Carmel Leevale AC F60
53 32:52 HEGARTY, Lisa Leevale AC

The results of the race can be seen here.. https://eagleac.net/race-carrigaline-5-mile/2017-results/

Club results…
Men…1st… St.Finbarr’s AC
Men…2nd…Eagle AC
Woman… 1st … St.Finbarr’s AC
Women…2nd … Eagle AC

Thanks to all the runners and clubs for turning out in numbers to support our race. This was a breakdown of the clubs with 5 or more members…

Eagle AC 28, St.Finbarr’s AC 25, Tracton AC 20, Carrigaline Road Runners 18, Ballymore Cobh AC 14, Leevale AC 12, Kinsale Tri 8, Mallow AC 7, Crosshaven Tri 7, Togher AC 6, Midleton AC 5, Watergrasshill AC 5.

Photos…There are links to hundreds of photos on the Running in Cork website.

A very important feature of the race is that every year, we support local charities from the proceeds.

Niamh McCarhty presenting a cheque for €440 to Bobbi Lambe of Carrigaline Meals-on-Wheels on behalf of the club

Niamh McCarthy & Colin O’Herlihy present a cheque for €440 to Alex Slyne of Carrigaline Youth Initiative

Our thanks also to The Edge Sports Shop who sponsor the Carrigaline 5 mile road race.

Billy Desmond of The Edge Sports Shop with race director Denis Looney

Please remember that the voucher that you picked up at the entry desks will entitle you to a 15% discount on all running related products in the Edge Sports store.