SPAR Omagh Half Marathon

RACE REPORT

The Spar Omagh Half Marathon & 5k sprung back in to action on a glorious day of sunshine. Conditions could not have been better for runners. The sun was out and with no breeze we had some great racing to look forward to. The morning did start off cold but by the time the race started at 9am we were well warmed up and raring to go.

Just under 1,500 of the 1,700 half Marathon runners took the line and over 550 5k runners took part. This event is very much a key part of Omagh's towns event calendar. Hundreds of locals look forward to the events each year. It sells out every year with huge demand.

We had some big hitters on the start line with Clonliffe Harriers of Dublin bringing 3 of the countries best athletes over this distance. The course is good but at same time provides some testing rolling hills. Serui Ciobanu took out the field and led from start to finish. He finished in a time 1:07:17 with local Eoin Mullan of Omagh Harriers in 2nd. Eoin spilt the dominance of Clonliffe Harriers athletes of a 1,2,3. Gary O'Hanlon was 3rd.

The womens race was won by Anne Marie McGylnn already a winner of the event. Grainne O'Hagan was 2nd of Kncokmany running club and 3rd was Michelle Donelly.

The 5k was also a bit hit targted very much at the bringing under age athletes through and crreating participation among local adults within the community. Well done to Omagh Harriers for another great day and event. We are looking forward to 2023.

RESULTS

Half Marathon Start Line

START LINE 5K

SOME PHOTOS

WNNER 5K GERARD GALLAGHER

WINNER SERGIU CIOBIANU

ANNE MARIE MCGLYNN WINNER HALF MARATHON

FINISH LINE ACTION