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18/3/16

Sunshine And Smiles As Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race Is Launched

It was sunshine and smiles all the way as this year's Ballintotis '4 Mile Road Race was launched recently at a photocall in the picturesque surrounds adjacent to Loughaderra Lake. A number of race sponosrs joined members of the organising committee along with last year's race winner James McCarthy and ladies winner Anne Marie Holland.

This year's race will be held in just four weeks time on Thursday April 21st and once again will be the first major fixture on the hectic schedule of evening races in Cork. A year ago almost 1200 runners crossed the finish line making it one of the biggest events of it's kind in Ireland. Preparations are well advanced again for this year's race, which wil be the seventh occasion that the East Cork A.C event will take place in the picturesque Ballintotis countryside..

On line registration opened last week intending participants can enter online at www.ballintotis.com until midnight on Monday April 18th. Thereafter participants may also enter in person on either Wednesday April 20th at Ballintotis Community Centre or at the same venue on race day from 1pm onwards. It is important to note that those who avail of on line option must also collect their race number in Ballintotis Community Centre on either Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21stApril at the aforementioned times. Entry fee is €10 (plus administration fee if availing of the convenient on line entry).

This year’s race will feature a very generous list of prizes with individual prizes going to the top 6 men and top 6 women across the line. There are also 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in all categories and a host of spot prizes to be won. Both Castlemartyr Resort and Trabolgan Holiday Centre will sponsor the top prizes with Castlemartyr Resort offering a fantastic 1 year free membership of their magnificent Leisure Centre for the race winner and 1st female finisher. Thanks to the sponsorship of McCarthy & McGrath Auctioneers, Midleton each participant will also receive a free running buff.

*More information on the Ballintotis '4' is available by calling 086-8778182.

Cathal Lynch, General Manager, Olivia O'Donnell, sales Manager and Brain Herlihy of Castlemartyr Resort pictured with Race Directors John Cashman and Sean Murphy at the launch of this year's Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race. Once again Castlemartyr Resort will generously sponsor the first prize of 1 Year's Free Membership of their magnificent Leisure Centre for both the first man and first lady across the line.

Trish Daly, Ballintotis Health & Fitness, presents a sponsorship cheque to Sean Murphy ahead of this year's Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race.

Yvonne Kennedy, Kennedy Agri & Plant Hire, Cahermone Midleton presents a sponsorship cheque to Sean Murphy in advance of this year's Ballintotis '4' which goes ahead on April 21st.

Patsy Cashman of Eurocom Technologies, presents a sponsorship cheque to John Cashman at the launch of this year's Ballintotis Road Race.

Keeping a eye on the Finish Line - last year's ladies winner Anne Marie Holland of Youghal A.C and James McCarthy who has won the Ballintotis '4' for the past 6 years in the company of Cathal Lynch and Brian Herlihy of Castlemartyr Resort, who again sponsor the top prizes in this year's race.

Sean Leahy, Chairman Ballintotis Fit 4 Life Club presents a sponsorship cheque to Jean O'Gorman, Ballintotis Race Committee in the company of Dominic Knowles, Race Committee, Olivia O'Donnell, Cathal Lynch and Brian Herlihy of Castlemartyr Resort along with Diane Broderick and Tom O'Neill of Ballintotis Fit 4 Life Club.

Miah McGrath, McCarthy & McGrath Midleton, Auctioneers Midleton sponsors of the souvenir race buff which each runner will receive, is seen making a presentation to Ballintotis Road Race Committee ahead of this year's big race on April 21st. Included are Nina McCarthy, Ballycotton Running Promotions, James McCarthy and Anne Marie Holland last year's winners and John Cashman.

Liam O'.Brien of East Cork A.C looking forward to this year's Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race in the company of Race Directors, John Cashman and Sean Murphy.

Ballintotis Road Race sponsors, committee members and supporters were all smiles at last week's launch which took place in the picturesque surrounds of Ballintotis.

The countdown is very much underway to this year’s Ballintotis ‘4’ Mile Road Race on Thursday April 21st, with another very large entry expected for the first big evening fixture of the season in Cork.

Registration will open for the race on 8am on Monday March 14th and participants can enter online at www.ballintotis.com until midnight on Monday April 18th. Thereafter participants may also enter in person on either Wednesday April 20th at Ballintotis Community Centre or at the same venue on race day from 1pm onwards. It is important to note that those who avail of on line option must also collect their race number in Ballintotis Community Centre on either Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21stApril at the aforementioned times. Entry fee is €10 (plus administration fee if availing of the convenient on line entry).

This year’s race will feature a very attractive list of prizes with individual prizes going to the top 6 men and top 6 women across the line. There are also 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in all categories and a host of spot prizes to be won. Both Castlemartyr Resort and Trabolgan Holiday Centre will sponsor the superb top prizes with Castlemartyr Resort offering a fantastic 1 year free membership of their magnificent Leisure Centre for the race winner and 1st female finisher. Trabolgan are again offering their highly attractive prizes of a weekend breaks for both runners up and family members. Once more we are delighted to announce that Kurki Sportswear and Market Green Shopping Centre have come on board as main sponsors.Thanks to the generous sponsorship of McCarthy & McGrath Auctioneers, Midleton each participant will also receive a free running buff.

The race is hosted annually as a fundraiser for the continued development and upkeep of the local Community Centre. It is a joint venture between Ballintotis Area Community Council and East Cork A.C with the help of Ballycotton Running Promotions. James McCarthy of the host club has a remarkable record in the event and will be bidding for a seven in a row triumph in this year’s race. Incidentally, again this year the Ballintotis ‘4’ will feature chip timing, with a timing mat located at both the start and the finish line.

After attracting a record entry of 1175 runners in 2015, it appears as if Ballintotis is set to again welcome a huge number of runners this year, for a race that has an 8pm start. For those who might fancy something a little less taxing, the traditional ‘4’ Mile Walk will as usual begin at 6.30pm. Again entry fee is 10 euro per person, but there is no online entry.

All queries concerning the Race and Walk should be directed to Race Directors -Sean Murphy and John Cashman on 086-8778182

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