Parkrun comes to Sligo

Parkrun comes to Sligo tomorrow (9:30am, Doorly Park, January 31st). Just bring your barcode! If you don't have one register now at http://parkrun.ie free of charge. Good luck!

Sligo Coast to Coast 10 Mile Charity Run / Walk / Roll

Sligo Coast to Coast 10 Mile Charity Run / Walk / Roll
- Sunday, 28th September, 2014
- Walkers start time: 11:00am / Runners: 12:00pm
- Entry fee €20

Fund raising for "in-home" crisis support for people with complex disabilities who live at home through the support of their families.

All proceeds from the event will be managed by the Sligo Carers Association

The Sligo Coast to Coast 10 miler will commence in Strandhill and most of the 10 miles will be run along the coastal road linking the seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point.

This is an excellent surface and is used daily by local runners. The route has been accurately measured and Athletics Ireland Approved.

Closing Date for entries is 28th September 2014 (or when quota is filled)
• Registration at Sligo Yacht club, Rosses Point Sligo on Saturday the 27th of September from 6.00pm - 8.00pm and Sunday the 28th from 8.00am - 10.30am.

• T-shirt and Numbers to be collected at registration in Sligo Yacht Club, Rosses Point.
Refreshments and prize giving will take place after the event in Sligo Yacht club.

Sionnach Relay Series: Announcing THE MINI-SIONNACH

The Sionnach Relay Series is delighted to announce the addition of the Mini-Sionnach to the event which will allow teams of 4 to run the last two of the planned four loops (each loop comprises approximately 8Km).

Only one runner hits the road at a time and each participant runs both loops with a rest in between. A full Sionnach consists of 8 runners and 4 * 8 km loops to be completed. The mini Sionnach has 4 runners and 2 * 8km loops to be completed. The loops have been designed to showcase the best of Sligo with the route taking runners variously via Hazelwood, Lough Gill, The Wild Atlantic Way and through the town itself.

Entry is currently open at www.sionnachrelay.com and runners can either enter as a complete team or link up with other individual entrants via the Sionnach Facebook page and on twitter @sionnachrelay.

The focus is firmly on fun and runners of all fitness levels are welcome to take part. The Hub of the race will be at the Institute of Technology, Sligo where there will be camping space, live music, massage, yoga and various other activities to enjoy when not out running.

Teams are being encouraged to think creatively with prizes available for Best Team Name, Best Costumes and Best Team Tent. The official charity of The Sionnach Relay is the Irish Cancer Society and, by taking part, runners will be helping to raise much needed funds and in turn help the North West Hospice. Fundraisers can also choose to raise additional funds and those raising a further €100 for the official charity using the JustGiving system will get a second medal in recognition of their efforts.

Patrick McCarrick (Race Director) said “we knew that a lot of people had their plans for July 26 and 27 ruined and we wanted to offer an alternative weekend to music and running fans. Given the short timescales we decided a Mini-Sionnach was necessary and we are accepting runners and walkers now via the website – www.sionnachrelay.com.

Sligo’s Fit4Life Women’s 5K Series is back!

Sligo’s Fit4Life Women’s 5K Series is back!

A series of four 5KM events around County Sligo for female walkers, joggers and runners (aged 16+). All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

• Event 1: Tuesday 27th May 2014 – Doorly Park, Sligo
• Event 2: Tuesday 10th June 2014 – Skreen, West Sligo
• Event 3: Tuesday 24th June 2014 – Tubbercurry, South Sligo
• Event 4: Tuesday 8th July 2014 – Grange, North Sligo

Start time: 7:30pm sharp, with registration from 6:30pm each day.

Registration for available here.

Sionnach Relay 2014

Sionnach Relay Event Sligo IT July 26th 2014

The format explained further...

Find out more and signup here.

The Amcor Annual Sligo AC 8K

The Amcor Annual Sligo AC 8K is on Friday May 16th at 7pm. Chip timing is provided by precision timing who will also be doing on-line registration [link]. There will be prizes for the top 3 male & female athletes across the finish line along with various category prizes.