Volunteer at the Streets of Galway 8KM

Streets of Galway Volunteers

Some typical tasks that our race day volunteers carry out include:      

– staffing the race pack collection desk over race weekend;

– preparing the race route including the start/finish areas;

– acting as race marshals along the race-route;

– handing out water to participants at the 5K mark in Salthill (Rockbarton Road) and at the finish line on Nimmo’s Pier in the Claddagh;

– clean-up afterwards.

Note – you do not have to be a member of host club Galway City Harriers AC to help out. Please contact hugh.p.odonoghue@gmail.com or streetsofgalway@gmail.com for more details.

NB GCH Annual General Meeting WEDNESDAY 30TH January

The Galway City Harriers AGM will take place on Wednesday, 30th January 2019 in the Menlo Park Hotel, at 8pm.

As members, any thoughts/ideas you may have will contribute towards the development of our club. We would greatly appreciate your attendance this year.

For more details contact secretary@galwaycityharriers.com or Mags at 0879234224

2019 Galway County Track & Field Championships

The 2019 Galway County Outdoor Track & Field Championships will take place over a number of days throughout May and into June. 

JUVENILE younger ages Day 1 (u9 to u12) : Sunday 5th May. Start:10am. ( entry closed)

JUVENILE older ages Day 2 (u13 to u19 only): Sunday 12th May. Start:10am (sign up at Juvenile training no later than Friday 3rd !)

Any help would be very much appreciated for either of the above two dates-even for part of the day. This will enable the Championships to go ahead smoothly and efficiently.

THE ADULT County Championships for Senior, Master and Junior will be held over 3 THURSDAY evenings: 23rd May, 30th May and 6th June. Further details re entry and schedule/events will be available in due course.

Again- any help will be greatly appreciated on any of the evenings.

Contact: secretary@galwaycityharriers.com  or Mags at 0879234224

Upcoming National Road Race Championships and Relays

National 10k: The National 10k Championships will take place on Sunday April 14th in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.  Note that the closing date is April 10th and AAI club members must use the specific entry link below to enter the National 10k Championships. The option of having your number posted out may still be available. (note start time is 10.45am)

Link here: https://athleticsireland.entry4sports.com/#/

AAI National Road Relays: National Senior and Master Road Relay Championships will be held on Sunday 28th April in Raheny. (Closing date 22nd April).

Senior Women, Master women, and Master men – three to run. Senior men – four to run. Team entry. Contact club Secretary for team entry.

National 5k Road Race Championships: Takes place on Saturday 4th May in Dublin in conjunction with the Streets of Dublin 5k. (Closing date 26th April)

Link here: https://athleticsireland.entry4sports.com/#/

Upcoming Races & Fixture List

Attached is a fixture list with a mix of Cross Country/Indoor Track & Field and some local Road Races. Please Note the following upcoming fixtures:

The Ballinderreen 10k this Sunday 18th November at 12.30pm, organised by South Galway Athletic Club, will incorporate the Galway County 10k Road Race Championships.

Two upcoming National Cross Country events – entry information:

1) Sunday 25th November: National Senior and Junior Cross Country Championships (Abbottstown). Entry to club secretary by Wednesday night 14th November.

2) Saturday 15th December: National Novice Cross Country Championships (Navan Racecourse). Entry to club secretary by Wednesday night 5th December.

The 2019 Dublin City Marathon will incorporate the National Marathon Championships. Marathon entries are selling fast. Link to entry on attached fixture list.

The Streets of Galway continues to win the hearts of athletes and the public in Galway

Streets of Galway Athletes

Full results from the Galway Clinic Streets of Galway 2017 can be found here.

http://www.redtagtiming.com/results/SoG2017.pdf

The  sun shone brightly last Saturday evening in Galway with over 3000 athletes taking part in the 32nd Galway Clinic Streets of Galway which was sold out once again.

What is now a major event in the Summer Calendar in Galway grows each year and offers athletes and fun runners a unique chance through run through the heart of Galway City.

Included in the sold out race was local runners, elite athletes and over 1000 visitors from Dublin, Cork and Limerick,

This year the male race was won by Kevin Maunsell from Clonmel in a time of  23.44 followed in 2nd place by Freddie Keron Sittuk from Raheny Shamrock and in 3rd by Hugh Armstrong from Ballina AC.

Siobhan O Doherty from Borrisokane AC  claimed the Ladies prize in a time of 27:44 followed by Caroline Crowley in 2nd and  Nicola Duncan from GCH in 3rd place.

Many of the top employers in the city had teams such as Boston, Medtronic, Avaya, Alere and the Galway Clinic. There was a carnival atmosphere at the start with Joanne Murphy MC the event and Galway Bay FM  broadcasting live at the start line.

The fine weather ensured the route was lined with tourists and family & friends of the runners shouting encouragement at every corner.

The 8km route showcases all the iconic attractions of  the city including the  Claddagh, Long Walk, Eyre Square, Galway Cathederal and the glorious Salt hill promenade.

The race attracts many runners each year and features 3 gents who have ran each year since its conception, Congrats to Patrick Larkin, Ger Murphy and Ger Meehan.

Thanks must be given to Garda, Civil Defence and the 300 marshals who ensured the safety of the runners.

Galway City Harriers the organisers of the ‘Streets are delighted to have started a  3 year partnership with the  Galway Clinic as the Streets of Galway 8k race sponsor. The Galway Clinic, is a Galway institution and is a major health provider and employer for the city and county, The Clinic aims to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities it serves, and to promote health and wellbeing.

GCH are already looking forward to 2018 with  date of  Saturday 11th of August as the date

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