AXA Raheny 5 Mile 2019 Race Report (2019)

RACE REPORT

The 35TH AXA Raheny 5 mile was another highly successful event with over 4,600 runners signing up for one of Ireland's biggest club races. The Axa Raheny 5 Mile marks the beginning of the season for most runners. This event attracts both elite runners along with fun runners, joggers and walkers. This is very much an event for everyone. Nobody wants to miss the Raheny 5 which has turned into a must do event at the start of the year. The event is noted for elite running, a fantastic atmosphere and the now famous goodie bag that cannot be matched anywhere.

This is one of those events where people love to say they were there and afraid to miss.It has mastered the ability to have a big race atmosphere coupled with a friendly local community feel.

The day started with the children's races at 1.30pm. What a great way to kick start the day with family friendly fun. Then the big one, the main event started at 3pm with some big hitters taking to the start line. Some very fine athletes from all over the country were ready to battle it out and look for glory. Both the men's and women's field of athletes had some fierce fighting for places as age categories, teams and individual prizes were all up for grabs.

The race was won by the home town and extremely popular Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrock A.C.

The women's race was won by Anne Marie McGlynn of Letterkenny A.C.This was Anne Marie's second successive tittle.

Individual, age category results and team results are available now.

Results are ORDERED on gross times.

RESULTS

PHOTOS WILL BE ON RAHENY FB PAGE