John O'Connor has produced an outstanding collection of photographs from this year's FUTURE Streets of Galway road race.

His images capture the race from start to finish and include the many faces of the race including organisers, sponsors, participants and prizewinners. A small number are shown below. The full gallery is available here.

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

Update:

During the hectic aftermath of the race on Saturday we the finishing sheets were filed incorrectly. This led to some major discrepancies in the results posted earlier in the week. Fortunately we have been able to resolve the problem areas and the results are now confirmed. Thank you to all the runners that emailed to let us know about these problems.

Notes on the final results

The 2007 FUTURE Streets of Galway 8k Road Race took place on Saturday evening last from Southpark in the Claddagh. This was the 22nd running of the race which is now one of the most popular road races in the country, ranking alongside such events as the Ballycotton 10 and the Adidas Irish Runner Race Series in the Phoenix Park. This year, the organisers Galway City Harriers had received over 2000 entries before the closing date. After heavy rain all day, the skies cleared just ten minutes before the off, to a collective sigh of relief from the participants and organisers alike.

Gerry Ryan of Galway City Harriers A.C. and Rosemary Ryan of Bilboa A.C. took top honours at the 2007 FUTURE Streets of Galway 8k.

The provisional prize presentation list is shown below. The full report, results and photos will be posted in the coming days.

Senior Men
1  23:59 Ryan, Gerry       Galway City Harriers     
2  24:07 Maher, Brian      Kilkenny City Harriers
3  24:14 Thornton, Gary    Galway City Harriers
4  24:25 Yeates, Richie    Raheny Shamrocks
5  24:41 Turea, Sergiu     Clonliffe Harriers AC
6  24:51 O'Connor, Michael Galway City Harriers AC

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.

Friday 6th July is the closing date for ordinary entries to this year's Future Streets of Galway. All competitors are urged to get their application in before the fast-approaching deadline.

Late entries will be available until the race limit is reached, or 27th July, whichever comes earlier.

Application forms and other race details are available on the FUTURE Streets of Galway page.

The FUTURE Streets of Galway 2007 official launch takes place next Monday 25th June at 6:30pm at FUTURE , Merchant's Road. Club members and friends are all welcome to help launch the 2007 road race. On account of this, the usual Monday night GCH club run is rescheduled to Tuesday at 7pm from Renmore, for this week only.