Special Christmas Medal for Sunday’s Rudolph 5K at An Ríocht

Showing off what's on offer at An Ríocht AC over the coming week are: Bernadette Fitzgerald (left) with James O'Leary and Cathleen Reidy. Inset: the special, seasonal medal for Sunday's Run Rudolph Run. ©Photograph: John Reidy
Showing off what’s on offer at An Ríocht AC over the coming weeks are: Bernadette Fitzgerald (left) with James O’Leary and Cathleen Reidy. Inset: the special, seasonal medal for Sunday’s Run Rudolph Run. ©Photograph: John Reidy

A specially commissioned Christmas Tree shaped, event inscribed, souvenir medal will be presented to all participants after the annual Run Rudolph Run 5K on this Sunday morning, December 4th.

The off time is 11am and runners, joggers and walkers can register online at www.riocht.ie or on 066 71 42199 or at the desk at An Ríocht AC on Sunday morning.

The club has been getting enquiries if walkers will get a medal if they complete the course. Anyone who registers and covers the course without the aid of a mechanically propelled vehicle will go home with a medal afterwards.

Season of Activity

After a huge season of activity in the club, this is the final big race / run / jog / walk of the year in Castleisland and the seasonal medal has made the event all the more desirable.

The next few weeks sees one of the most active periods at An Riocht Health and Leisure Club. Already the club has seen an influx of people hitting the gym and the classes with a view to getting in the best shape possible for Christmas.

An Riocht AC has a range of activities planned for the Christmas season kicking off on this Friday, December 2nd with their Snowed In weekend festival.

2015: Runners and joggers gathering for the 11am start of the annual Run Rudolph Run / An Riocht AC 5K in Castleisland on 13-12-2015. ©Photograph: John Reidy
2015: Runners and joggers gathering for the 11am start of the annual Run Rudolph Run / An Riocht AC 5K in Castleisland on 13-12-2015. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Truly Magical Experience at An Ríocht

“Snowed In is when Christmas comes alive at An Riocht, with last year’s festival providing a truly magical experience for adults and children alike. Families can book in to meet the main man himself, Santa Claus and on doing so they will become part of the magic of Christmas preparations at the pole.

It’s not just Santa himself that will fly in on the second but Mrs. Claus and a team of elves will also attend. Adults and toddlers under two years old are free in, with children over two years old at €12. Bookings can be made at reception or online at www.riocht.ie

Snowed In Christmas Craft Market

Over 30 traders have booked in to set up at the club’s Snowed In Christmas Craft Market. This will provide a huge variety of goods. From hand-made jewelry to soaps to mulled wine! The markets are open to the public this weekend on Friday and Saturday 2nd and 3rd. from 4.30pm to 8pm and entry to these are free of charge.
On December 8th the mega sale for 2017 membership will take place. For one day only, adult membership for the 12 months will be cut to €250 and students/oap’s to €200.

This will include membership to the gym, track and relaxation suite as well as a range of free and discounted classes.

Track Resurfacing Project

To guarantee a great start to 2017 the club instructors will design a personalised first programme for you which can be updated every six weeks.

Member’s class rates have also been cut with no class now costing over €5 and morning classes at 7am and 9.30am totally free of charge to those who sign up for this great deal.
“It should be a very exciting year to be a member of An Ríocht AC as we hope to push through with the track resurfacing project, which will see Europe’s third dual tone track coming to Castleisland,” said manager, Kate McSweeney.

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