Just a couple of years ago the first race of the year in Mayo was the Carramore 10k in May, and it signalled the start of Mayo AC's annual road league. How times have changed, and in tandem a surprising growth area races here, there, and everywhere have sprung up. But it is back to basics with the Carramore 10k which will suit all the Fit4Life groups as they test out their Spring into Summer programmes, in a hope of reducing times and improving endurance. Other athletes will want to build confidence with a fast time and see what the hard work done during the recent good weather produces.
The Carramore race is a traditional 10k race ran over a fast flat rural one lap course. The Carramore 10k has been organised by Christy Heneghan and his local committee for the past 10 years or so. There is also a four mile walk over a separate course. Both events start at 6pm on Saturday May 21 and both are in support of Mayo Roscommon Hospice. This is the second race in the 2011 Mayo AC Road race League. Gerry Ryan, John Byrne, Robert Malseed are previous Carramore 10k winners and Catherine Conway, Mary Gleeson, Regina Casey have won the women's race. There are cash prizes for the first three finishers in the men’s race, the first two men home in the over 40 and over 50 sections. In the women’s race, there are cash prizes on offer for the first three women home and for the first two finishers in the over 40 and over 45 events. Entries cost €10 and will be taken on the day at the community centre beside the start/finish line from 4.30pm onwards. Refreshments and prize giving will take place in the community centre after the race. For more information on the race or the walk contact Christy Heneghan on 087 1259435.
