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Last Updated: 23-Mar-2016
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Ballintotis 4-Mile Race - 2012 draws a Record Attendance The final figure of 737 represented a 34% increase on last year’s figure and we have just been informed of a piece of history in that this number - 737 sets a new record for a mid week road race in
Watch BOTH videos of the Race and Prize Giving below
Earlier in the evening, 109 walkers also covered the circuit. Ballintotis Area Community Council wish to thank all those who organised and assisted in any way in making the event the great success it was, especially chief organisers, John Cashman and Sean Murphy. A special word of gratitude to East Cork Athletic Club who brought this race to Ballintotis and to Ballycotton Running Promotions for their assistance in organising the event. Thanks also to the many sponsors, especially our main sponsor, Trabolgan Holiday Centre. And of course many thanks to everyone who turned up to participate. Be sure to check out the photos, video (coming soon) and results.
Comments On e mail John,
Thanks for providing a great occasion for so many runners/walkers, superbly directed and stewarded.
Mark Walsh
______________________ Thanks for providing a great occasion for so many runners/walkers, superbly directed and stewarded. Mark ______________________ Fantastic night, yourself and Sean did trojan work, it was a credit to you both. Great feedback from everyone in the race that I spoke to afterwards!!! Well done again and thanks. Brian. ______________________ What a night......what a crowd.....What about the weather mighty....well done really enjoyed it Brilliant ........Brilliant ..........Brilliant regards, Kieran Brennan | Chief Petty Officer NS. ______________________
Helen. ______________________ Well done to all involved in organizing the "Ballintotis 4" last night. A real Community effort that you can be proud of. Niall O'Neill ______________________ Well done to all involved in organising the road race. It is a fantastic event.Very enjoyable evening. Thank you. Maria O'Connor ______________________ On Text Well done on a fantastic event again – had a great night out – roll on 2013 Mary M ______________________ Congrats on a great race Sean. It is a credit to yourself and John. - Super night. Regards, Marc ______________________ To all of the organisers of last night's – well done!. It was expertly organised and there was a great atmosphere. Despite being wrecked I really enjoyed the whole evening from start to finish. I can’t imagine the work involved but it really paid off. Thanks to all. Elaine ______________________ Ballintotis Race Reaction = On The Cork Running Blog Anonymous said... Many congratulations to the organisers of Ballintotis 4 mile last night. It was a credit to them. One of the best organised races I was ever at. ______________________
To echo the comment of the previous commentator, a very well run race, congrats to the organizers as well as the local community who, while benefitting from the event, supported it to a wonderful level. That said, starting 750 runners on such a narrow boreen wasn’t the best. I ignored stewards requests to back up and was able to start near the line and so not loose much time, but a wider start or capping race numbers will be required next year. I spoke to several runners who ended up well back in the starting line up crowd and lost significant amounts of time. ______________________
Fantastic race which was very well run and organised. Lost a lot of time though up to mile 1 run due to congestion and slower runners starting up the front. However great night and will go again. ______________________
I understand points about the narrow road, but am inclined to say that is one of the features of the race, some routes are very hilly, this one has narrow roads. It would be unfair to the club to talk about capping numbers .I have been in marathons where the first four miles have been jammed solid. ______________________
i enjoyed it i have to say. yes the road was cramped and I lost 20 secs but as ger said every race his it's features. the flat course meant by mile 2 it had opened up. Perhaps a staggered start for the club and elite runners? great race and lovely spot ______________________
great race pity about congestion at the start line some slow runners at front should have been at the back lost a lot of time to this. ______________________
It really annoys me people complaining about small things,this was a well run event. One of the biggest 4 mile races this year. The hard working committee should indeed be very proud. They must be doing something right to get such a big number of runners. Looking foward to 2013.Well done EAST CORK AC and associates. ______________________
This was a very good start to the evening racing season, but as others have pointed out, the start area was very congested. ______________________
really enjoyed the race. very slow start but great support from the friendly locals all the way round. credit to be given to organisers. ______________________
I suppose an idea for the start might be to put up a few posters showing suggested position points for runners hoping to do different times. Some might ignore them but I am sure many would be glad to see them. ______________________
Well done to all involved. This has to have been one of the best organised evening races that I have been at. Even the weather was great. ______________________
Great, great, great... ______________________
Great race last night, well done to the organisers, a lovely route and great atmosphere not to mind the tea & coffee. Well done and a great start to the season ______________________
I really enjoyed the race last night, same old story with some of ye winging about this and that it was voted the best 4 miler last year and i can see why. Well organized and plenty of food afterwards. 750 entries is tough going for any organization i will deffo be back Well done all involved!!!!!!!!!!! ______________________
I echo all the comments about the organisation, the attention to detail was incredible from car parking to lighting to stewards, to toilets, and registration. You felt guided all the way by friendly volunteers , the atmosphere was lovely. The tea, sandwiches and cakes were also well organised and very welcome, again served with a smile and a bit of craic. ______________________
fab night.still on a high.well done to john and sean. ______________________
Congrats on a brill’ night. very well ran and stewards all way round fantastic. early reg opening great idea. no wonder voted best 4mile in 2011 looking forward to next year already. well done again ______________________
- to John, Sean and your hard working committee, what a great night,really enjoyed the race .Lovely route, refreshments a credit to all and stewarding was excellent. Like the others I am not surprised it was voted best 4miler of the year last year. take a bow lads. Mags. ______________________
The race was really well organised and the stewards etc were very friendly and helpful. I have to agree that something needs to be done to encourage/instruct slower runners to go to the back for all races in Cork. The idea with posters on the poles is a good idea. They could also stagger the start where everyone running 8 min miles or greater start 2 mins later than the faster runners. This could also avoid congestion at the finish lines. ______________________
Fantastic race, great night, stewarding the best I have ever seen - any one complaining should be shot!!!! ______________________
What a super race and great start to the season. Very little can be done about the start it is a country road after all with 700 plus runners. Well done to all organisers especially Sean and John. ______________________ Julie said...
Great night. Well done to all the organisers. Stewards were the nicest I have ever come across. This is my third year coming to this race and it gets better and better each year. Came down early to register which was a great idea.Facilities were fantastic and was delighted to see the new centre which was being used for the registry. Can't wait for next year already!! WELL DONE TO ALL.
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