Mallow AC 10 Mile Road Race

RACE REPORT

A stunner of a day in Mallow, Co. Cork for the Annual 10 Mile Race with over 1200 runners lining up for what was going to be a hot race both in temperature and talent . In the men's section of the race there was tough competition between the top 3 with Alan O'Shea, Michael Harty and John Meade, the excitement was building on the finishline as regular update were coming out over the PA system. Eventually the race was won by Michael Harty in 53mins dead, followed very closely by Alan O'Shea which John Meade steeling the 3rd spot.

The ladies section was really a 2 horse race with battles between Leevale's Michelle Finn and Youghal AC's Aoife Cooke with Michelle steeling the top spot. Both these ladies were well and truly inside the magical 60mins. 3rd and 4th places were equally as tight results wiseThis is a real club event with many top runners from all over the country. Meat, Dublin, Westmeath, Kildare, Louth, Offaly and beyond were very well represented by clubs.

Many non club local runners also attended this extremely well organised event by Dunboyne AC. The race was a close affair through out the whole field of runners. It was a superb tussle and tight race between Mick Clohisey and Brian Maher. These 2 big guns went right the finish. Just behind them some great racing was witnessed by the large crowds who lined the Streets of Dunboyne.

Feidhlim Kelly who has a vast knowledge of the athletics provided huge excitement with his race commentary.

What a spectacle for road racing in Ireland.