Our friends at Athenry AC are again exercising their extraordinary race management skills later this month by hosting the National 10km Championships on April 20th.

Neither would I. So when James Lundon asked me to post some details of the upcoming Fields of Athenry 10k I said YES.

What you really need to know:

• 10k race in Athenry at 11am on 26th December
• Online entry at http://www.runireland.com
• Same day Junior Fun Run with International Sprint Champion Paul Hession attending
• More details below and on http://www.athenryac.com

Full Press Release

The organisers of the Annual 'Fields of Athenry 10k Road Race' have announced details of this year's event which will take place at 11:00am in and around the town on St. Stephen's day next. As usual, the race will cover a scenic route on roads surrounding the town and then finish under the Town's historic arch. The event attracts a large crowd of both runners and walkers each year, which is testament to the popularity of the race and the high quality of the organisation.

We are pleased to be able to issue the final results for the 2007 FUTURE Streets of Galway 8k road race. The first 100 finishers can be viewed on this page and the complete list is available in the attached PDF file.

1	0:23:59	RYAN, Gerry	Galway City Harriers AC	Senior Men
2	0:24:07	MAHER, Brian	Kilkenny City Harriers	Senior Men
3	0:24:14	THORNTON, Gary	Galway City Harriers AC	Senior Men
4	0:24:25	YEATES, Richie	Raheny Shamrocks	Senior Men
5	0:24:41	TUREA, Sergiu	Clonliffe Harriers AC	Senior Men
6	0:24:51	O'CONNOR, Michael	Galway City Harriers AC	Senior Men

Good luck to all the competitors in this year's FUTURE Streets of Galway. Please note the following points to help ensure everybody has a good race.

• Absolutely no entries will be taken on the night.
• Please obey the instructions of Gardai and race marshalls before, during and after the race.
• Give yourself plenty of time to get to the start in South Park as traffic and parking restrictions will make it difficult to drive close to the Claddagh. Aim to be there before 6:30pm.
• Pin your race number on your front, not on your back.
• Do not leave car keys, mobile phones, wallets or other valuables in the changing rooms.
• All competitors should move to the starting zone at the West end (Salthill direction) of Claddagh Park at 7pm.
• Keep moving when you cross the finish line until you have received your T-shirt and water.

Race results will be published on this website three or four days after the race is complete. And one final reminder: we cannot take any entries on the night.

A top class race is anticipated at the FUTURE Streets of Galway 8k which takes place this Saturday 11th August at 7:30pm, starting and finishing at Southpark in the Claddagh. The race has continued to grow in popularity over the years and this year will be the biggest yet.

At the elite end of the field Gary Thornton, recent National Senior 10,000m Track & Field champion will be hoping to continue his excellent season with a good performance in his home town. Gerry Ryan also of G.C.H. and winner of the recent Adidas Irish Runner 5 mile in the Phoenix Park will be there, as will Michael O’Connor who claimed bronze in the National Senior 10,000m. Kilkenny’s Brian Maher and Raheny’s Richie Yeates are expected to be strong challengers.

In the women’s race Rosemary Ryan, Bilboa, who holds the course record of 26.01 from 2001, will compete.

Headford 8K Road Race this Saturday evening 4th August. Race starts at 7pm. Changing and registration at Gymnasium (behind Secondary School, Claran Road) from 6pm. Further details contact Gary 087-2203950 or e-mail roadrace@headford.org

A reminder to all club members not to forget to support this race as our fellow GCH colleague John Devlin is involved in it's organisation. Registration from 6pm and changing available at the Gymnasium (behind Secondary School, Claran Road) Entry fee Euro 10.
Race starts at 7pm
Further details from Gary 087-2203950 or e-mail roadrace@headford.org.
AAI approved

Claregalway are hosting the AAI Galway County 10km road racing championships on 25th August 2007. This event is open to all runners and walkers, but if you're part of a Galway county AAI club you'll be eligible for a county medal if you're in the final shake up of results. And if you're new to road races in the county Claregalway AAI have proven time and again they really know how to organise a good race and make all of us, from the fastest to the slowest, feel welcome.