The Carramore 10k is the first race in Mayo AC's 2009 Road Race League, which is sponsored by Vodafone C & C Cellular and supported by Mayo Sports Partnership. The race is on tomorrow at 6pm. This will the first chance for participants to pick up league points in what promises to be a very competitive league this year. The Carramore 10k is a firm favourite on the western athletics calendar and is now in its sixth year of the race. The course is a fast, one lap, rural circuit which will test all athletes. There is a good community spirit and there has been lots of local help in support of the main organiser Christy Heneghan, who has been involved in athletics since the 1970s. Once again the race is supported by local business people PJ and Helena O'Connor. This race has a strong fund-raising tradition. The main charity this year is the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. To date the event has raised €46,000 for its palliative care service.
Race information and sponsorship cards can be got from Christy Heneghan on 087 1259435, or the hospice office on 094 9388666. Carramore is located just off the Claremorris - Hollymount road, and will be signposted at the Country Club public house.
The race is expected to be highly competitive, with top club athletes from around the province in contention. Joggers, walkers, beginners - especially those involved in Fit4Life series, are all welcome. The winners last year were John Byrne (Mayo AC ) and Regina Casey (GCH ). Entries which cost €10 will be taken from 4.30pm in the Race HQ at Community Centre. The 10k will start at 6pm, which also be the start time for a four mile walk on a separate course. Showers will be available at Carramore GAA after the race. Refreshments and prize giving will take place afterwards in race HQ.
