First of An Ríocht September 5K Races Go this Evening at 7pm

Watches being checked and set as the runners face up to the line at the start of a recent An Riocht AC Couch-to-5K Road Race/Fun Run in Castleisland. The first of the September series of three events gets underway this evening at 7pm.  ©Photograph: John Reidy
Watches being checked and set as the runners face up to the line at the start of a recent An Riocht AC Couch-to-5K Road Race/Fun Run in Castleisland. The first of the September series of three events gets underway this evening at 7pm. ©Photograph: John Reidy

The first of the September series of three An Riocht 5K Road Races / Fun Runs will get underway this evening at 7pm. The other two will follow on the successive Wednesday evenings of September 14th and 21st.

Registrations are being taken all day today and up to a quarter of an hour before the off time this evening. The first two evenings are pitched at entry fees of €5 per person and the third at €10 per person.

Special Three-Race Souvenir

While refreshments will be provided after all the races, the third and final race evening will be followed by a party and a presentation ceremony with a special souvenir gift for all those who complete the cluster of three races. Registration and further information can be had by ringing 066 71 42199.

Couch-to-5K Returns

The regular 5K autumn / winter Couch-to-5K training schedule and series of road races / fun runs will recommence on the coming Tuesday, September 13th. at 7pm.

For more details call An Ríocht AC on: 066 71 42199 or email: kate@anriocht.ie

An Ríocht AC Members’ Draw Results

The following are the results of An Ríocht AC Members’ Draw for July and August:

July winners: €100 to Nora Hickey, Tralee; €50 to Dan/Eileen Reidy, Scartaglin; €50 to Helen Fitzgerald, Tralee and €50 to Daniel Cremins, Castleisland.

August winners: €100 to Billy Hennigan, Killarney; €50 to Alex Hennigan, Killarney; €50 to Daniel O Connor, Brosna and €50 to Timmy Brosnan, Ballyseede.

Long Dark Evenings

For just €60 per year you get track membership and entry to the club’s monthly draw. This can be paid in full or by Direct Debit of €5 per month. Now that the long, dark evenings are arriving the track is a safe place to get your exercise. For further details call to reception or ring for info on 066 71 42 199

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