National 5k
The Biofreeze Irish Runner 5k took place in Phoenix Park Dublin early today in absolutely glorious conditions. You would be forgiven for thinking you were on a foreign sun holiday the weather was so good.
Martin Kelly was up to his usual high standards again as he stormed over the line in 21:45 and took silver in the M70 age category.
What a fantastic result demonstrating age is just a number. Huge congratulations Martin.
Also competing in UCD colours was Roisín O'Reilly who ran an impressive 17:10 to finish 6th lady, quite a result well done Roisín.
Wexford Festival of Running 2025
This event is slightly different to the normal as you continue around the scenic loop in Johnstowm Castle. There were 4 options 100k, 50k, 25k or 10k all finishing up at 7pm.
Jesse Kielthy was our sole entrant and he took on the unusual race distance of 25k. Jesse cruised around in 2hr 44m in what can only be described as idyllic conditions .
Congratulations Jesse Kielthy
Kennedy Park School 5k
When sitting down to organise a race you hope for two things: people to enter and nice weather. Kennedy Park school were blessed with both as over 400 people crossed the finish line with the sun high in the sky. Well done to Brian who was 2nd Male home and 3rd overall.
A good crew of club members turned up to support the school fundraiser. Each with a different target in mind as they began the run up the hill inside the school grounds. A few hills later and it was time to run back down to the all weather sports field and take in a lap to see the fantastic facility they have built to inspire the school kids to keep active.
Club results
Brian Smyth 20:10
John Hyland 22:05
Gareth Lloyd 24:03
John Dier 24:07
Darren O'Grady 27:42
Ollie Stack 28:11
Piper Farrell 30:29
Bridie McGuire 40:58
Sharron Dier 41:02
parkrun
Unusually there was no parkrun in Wexford Racecourse at the weekend as the horses were taking centre stage. A number of members decided to visit nearby parkruns and some travelled a little further afield. They were rewarded with Summer conditions for their runs, always an added bonus.
John and Sharron Dier were in Dublin and ran the Corkagh parkrun.
Enda O'Sullivan, Gráinne Hayes, Ollie Stack, Brian Smyth and Alex Parris travelled west to Tramore for their parkrun.
Rob Casey, Rob Mehigan, Fiachra Mehigan, Sinead Ryan, Helen Burrell, Sarah Bermingham & John Hyland took in New Ross parkrun at JFK Park.