.Danny O’Sullivan (who came third in the race) and family Alison, William and Amelia at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
CONDITIONS were ideal for a run on Saturday morning as the Valentines 10 Miler event took place once again in town.
Part of the Tralee Marathon series of events this year, around 160 runners had registered for the race with runners taking off from near the AquaDome/Wetlands at 9am and finished on Neil Armstrong Way in the Town Park.
“We’ve been blessed with the weather the stewards have been brilliant, as have the Gardaí and it’s all gone really well,” said race organiser Jim McNiece.
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It’s the first of six events organised as part of the series with the next race just four weeks away “We’re back again on St Patrick’s weekend for the full marathon and there’s still places available,” said Jim.
First man home was Aidan Hogan in 01:01:31 , followed by Simon O’Toole in 01:01:48 and Danny O’Sullivan in 01:02:47.
First woman home was Mary O’Shea in 01:08:11, followed by Rachel Hawker in 01:08:12 and Yvonne Deegan in 01:13:23. Click here for full list of results and scroll down for photos…
Paddy Carroll and Eoin O’Callaghan at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ger Kenny and Eileen Lovett at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTerence O’Connor and Eoin O’Callaghan at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.James Dalton, Tim O’Connor and William Dalton at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJames Daly and Chris Grayson at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ger Fitzgerald and John Hickey at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Daly and Aidan Hogan at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tony Collins and son Rían at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanYvonne Deegan on the finishing straight at the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Cyril Lynch finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Moore finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Fozzy Forristal finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanEric Lacey finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Thomas Moynihan finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPatrick O’Sullivan finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ben Murphy finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJames O’Dowd finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanNiamh Corcoran finishing the Valentine’s 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice Foundation receives a cheque from Michelle Greaney, the proceeds of the Tralee 10 Miler event. Also included at back are; Bridie O’Connor of Kerry Hospice, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney, Emma Greaney, Catherine O’Halloran of Kerry Hospice and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE funds raised from last Saturday’s Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race were presented to Kerry Hospice yesterday evening.
The event, organised by Michelle Greaney, was dedicated to the memory of her father Michael who spent seven weeks in the Palliative Care Unit prior to his passing last August.
It was the most successful run to date and an amazing €6,365 was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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“Thanks to Michelle for considering the Kerry Hospice Foundation again,” said Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice. “This year’s total has been exceptional and we’re so delighted with the donation. It’s going to a good cause.”
Michelle said she was delighted to help out the charity again.
“It’s more than double what we raised in previous years, we went all out getting sponsorship because of the year that was in it. I was delighted to be able to produce something of significance and welcome athletes of all abilities to run in beautiful surroundings of Tralee.”
Dr Patricia Sheahan (left) accepts a special plaque from Michelle Greaney on behalf of the Greaney family, to thank the Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care given to her father Michael before his passing last year. Also included is Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney and Emma Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean
On behalf of her family, Michelle also made a special presentation of a plaque to Dr Patricia Sheahan to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the amazing care Michael received there.
.Damian Morrison taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE annual Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race was a sellout success on Saturday morning with over 300 runners taking to the roads around the town.
It was an especially poignant day for organiser Michelle Greaney, as it coincided with the six month anniversary of the passing of her dad Michael, with this year’s race dedicated to his memory.
Proceeds from yesterday’s event — where runners started and finished on the road behind The Rose Hotel — will be donated to the Kerry Hospice as Michael was cared for by the incredible staff in the palliative care unit before his passing.
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“I’m absolutely thrilled with the day, I couldn’t have asked for better conditions for running,” said Michelle.
“It’s the fourth time we’ve organised it and it’s turned out to be the biggest. We’ve had runners from Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Belfast and of course Kerry. It’s a special event this year remembering dad, so it’s a poignant day in that regard,” she added.
The following were the results in various categories and scroll down for photos below:
10 Miler
Male
OISIN SPILLANE 00:51:45
DEREK GRIFFIN 00:54:07
SIMON NOLAN 00:55:16
NIALL O RIORDAN 00:58:50
MIKE NEVILLE 00:59:49
Female
NIAMH CLIFFORD 1:00:35
MARY O SHEA 1:06:27
GWEN CONROY 1:11:02
MICHELLE OR REGAN 1:13:54
MARY REYNOLDS 1:16:13
Category Winners
Male
1st 040 Bobby Tagney
1st 050 Robert Purcell
1st 060 Vincent Sheehy
Female
1st o40 Doreen Moore
1st o50 Jean Costello
1st o60 Les Galvin
Les Galvin and Billy Walsh taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
5k
Male
TADHG O SULLIVAN 00:16:32
JACK CURRAN 00:17:03
GARY EGAN 00:17:13
JOSEPH CRONIN 00:17:29
PETER MC GOVERN 00:17:41
Junior u16
Eoin Tansley
Ciara Eager 1st wheelchair athelte
Jerry Forde 1st visually impaired
Ross Gallager
Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Emma Greaney and Riadh O’Sullivan at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jonno Brien and Kieran Connolly at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanBreda Mulvihill, Ger O’Connor and Valerie Hartnett at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJim Long and Martin Dineen at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kieran Nolan and Noreen Stack at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanKay Gill and Alicia Buckley at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTom Foley and Alan Murphy at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jerry Martin, Tanya Boland and Rose Cahill at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPadraig Murphy, Tadhg McGillicuddy and Maurice O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAndrea O’Donoghue, Kay Griffin and Helen O’Shea at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Jean Costello and Chris O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre O’Brien, Mel Devine, Mary O’Donovan, Geraldine O’Sullivan, Mary Falvey, Sinead Kelleher and Nora Kelleher at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMike Martin, Sean Francis and Marian Cahill at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Martina Fernane and Caitriona Ross at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanIta Greaney (centre) with Michael and Anne-Marie Mangan at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Kennedy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Crowley, Tim Long and Martin Dineen taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPat O’Connor and Paddy O’Keeffe taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDiarmuid Normoyle, Colm Leahy and Alan Murphy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMichael Casey, Anthony Donnelly and Conor Freeman taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead Healy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn O’Connor and Elaine Lanigan taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTom Foley, Jack Moriarty and Pat Carey taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Walsh taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Looking forward to the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race in aid of Kerry Hospice on February 11 are, front from left; Ita Greaney, Megan Barrero, Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice and race organiser Michelle Greaney. Back from left; Fiona Begley, Gerard Cremins, Andrea O’Donoghue of Kerry Hospice, Darren O’Sullivan and Doreen Moore. Photo by Dermot Crean
FINAL preparations are being made for the fourth Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place in in just over two weeks..
Michelle Greaney is organising the event in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation which will be run from 10.30am on Saturday, February 11. This year it will hold a special significance since her father Michael had spent time at the Palliative Care Unit before he passed away in August.
“The Hospice enhances the person’s quality of life assuring all their care needs are addressed focusing on symptom control, pain and stress. By signing up for this event, you are supporting the amazing work the Kerry Hospice Foundation do which supports the gold standard specialist Palliative Care Services in Kerry,” said Michelle.
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The event will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
.Launching the 10 Miler and 5k Road Race at the Palliative Care Unit On Monday were, kneeling from left; Mary Reynolds, Michelle Greaney, Derek Griffin and Siobhan Daly. Back from left; Maura Sullivan, Bridie O’Connor, Andrea O’Donoghue, Barry O’Grady, Mary Shanahan and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean
A LOCAL woman is continuing to raise funds for Kerry Hospice through running events with a 10 Miler and 5k Road Race next February.
Michelle Greaney will organise the event for the fourth time, but this year it will hold a special significance since her father Michael had spent time at the Palliative Care Unit before he passed away in August.
“In February, the event was in its third year raising money for the Palliative Care Unit and little did we ever think our own dad would be spending over seven weeks there a few short months later after an unwelcome and shocking hit to his health,” said Michelle.
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“My family and I are more than grateful for the Palliative Care team stepping in when they did and the compassionate comfort care provided to our dad and the quality time we were allowed with him as he approached his end of life. There support system is amazing for families dealing with this.”
“We were always kept informed about his condition and what to expect. We were given a chance to share our feelings, talk about what was happening and what was needed.”
“The Hospice enhances the person’s quality of life assuring all their care needs are addressed focusing on symptom control, pain and stress. By signing up for this event, you are supporting the amazing work the Kerry Hospice Foundation do which supports the gold standard specialist Palliative Care Services in Kerry,” said Michelle.
Taking place on Saturday, February 11,The Tralee 10 miler in aid of The Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit in Tralee will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
.Michelle Greaney (centre) presents a cheque for €2,500 to Maura Sullivan and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee 10 Miler/5k event has raised €2,500 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The race, held back on Saturday, February 12, was organised by Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching and it was another great success with 280 runners registered.
Michelle’s races events always have a charity aspect and Kerry Hospice once again benefitted. She presented a cheque for €2,500 to Maura Sullivan and Mary Shanahan on Friday afternoon.
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“I’m delighted we rose this amount and I look forward to raising funds for Kerry Hospice again at my next event,” said Michelle.
“It was also lovely to remember our friend Jemma O’Shea who passed away in October 2020. Many wore t-shirts with her image to show their support at the race,” added Michelle.
“We’re very grateful to Michelle again, she’s come up trumps for us for the past number of years with these events,” said Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice.
.Daniel O’Donoghue, Ger Kelly, Ed Stack, Sean Broderick and Diarmuid Foley at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE rain subsided and the sun shone as runners took to the road for the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Race on Saturday morning.
Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching organised the event and was delighted with the turnout. “We had 280 registered so we’re very happy. The 10 Miler was very popular this year and while the 5k numbers was slightly down I’m thrilled with the turnout.”
The 10 Miler runners took off just after 11am from near The Rose Hotel while the 5k race started from the Dan Spring Road 15 minutes later.
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Some of the participants wore t-shirts remembering Jemma O’Shea, a member of the Born To Run Club, who passed away in October 2020.
Kerry Hospice will benefit from the event which saw Derek Griffin win the Men’s 10 Miler with Niamh Clifford the first woman home. Cian Lawless from the Tralee Triathlon Club won the 5k with Siobhan Daly the first woman past the tape. For the full results click here. Scroll down for photos…
Eddie Houlihan and PJ O’Halloran at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTess White, George Glover, Anne O’Leary and Joan Glover at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Catherine O’Sullivan, Teddy Foley, Kathleen Reidy and Breda Allman at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFran McElligott and Den McCarthy at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claire Neenan and Bridget Flynn at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanNoel Clifford and Denis Foley at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sinead Healy, John Joe O’Connor and Nora O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanWilliam Duffy and Gráinne Duffy at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Members of the Born To Run Club at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid O’Callaghan and Sarah Casey at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anthony Donnelly, Kieran Connolly and Aidan Leen at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanRoss Gallagher and Catriona Doolan at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSorcha Ryan, David Sweeney and Olivia O’Shea at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Denis Foley, David Butler and Margaret Carolan at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSuzanne Foley and Niamh Clifford at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCarmel Leen, Louise Porter, Kathleen Curtin, Noreen Stack, Kieran Nolan and Nina Mansfied at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Moore setting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Launching the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k run at The Rose Hotel on Wednesday evening were; front from left; Duty Manager at The Rose Hotel Sajmir Mucaj; run organiser Michelle Greaney, Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice and General Manager of The Rose Hotel Mark Sullivan. Back from left; Ciara Tierney, Doreen Moore, Mary Barrett and Garry O’Sullivan. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S just over three weeks to go until a popular running event returns to after a break of two years.
Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching is organising the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place from The Rose Hotel on Saturday, February 12 at 11am and places are filling up fast.
Once again, Michelle’s chosen charity is Kerry Hospice Foundation, for which she has raised thousands of euros over the past number of years through her running events.
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The Tralee 10 miler will bring together a combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
For the 10 Miler, there will be cash prizes for the top 3 male and female; trophies for top 3 male and female finishers and also for 1st places in the o/40, 0/50, 0/60 categories. A bespoke medal will be given to all participants.
For the 5k race, there will be trophies for the first 3 male and female in the 5k; for 1st Junior (16-19) male and female; for 1st U16 male and female and a bespoke medal for all finishers.
Entry fee for the 10 Miler is €25 + €1.20c transaction fee and 5k entry is €15 + .50c transaction fee. The event is capped at 350 participants. Marshalls and water stations will be present throughout the course.
.Michelle Greaney (front right) presenting a cheque for €2,200 to Kerry Hospice Foundation representatives Andrea O’Donoghue and Dan Galvin. Also included is Claire O’Connor, Ita Greaney, Orla Greaney and Megan Barrero. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE proceeds of a road race event last weekend were presented to a local charity on Friday.
Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching organised the third annual Tralee 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday last, where hundreds of runners took part in what was a hugely successful event in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Michelle presented a cheque for €2,200 to Andrea O’Donoghue and Dan Galvin at The Rose Hotel on Friday. “We raised €50o more than last year so it shows the event is growing,” said Michelle. “It’s a huge feelgood factor being able to hand over this amount of money to Kerry Hospice.”
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“With the postponement of the race due to weather two weeks earlier, we thought we might lose people but it ended up being even more successful. We’re looking forward to next year’s race,” added Michelle, who thanked all who helped her, especially her family, including mom Ita, sisters Joan and Orla and nieces Sarah and Megan.
It’s not the end Michelle’s fundraising endeavours for Kerry Hospice this year. In October she is organising the ‘Tralee Endurance Challenge’ of which more details will follow.
Dan Galvin of Kerry Hospice thanked Michelle for her efforts. “She has been a tremendous fundraiser for us over the past few years. We appreciate all the events held in aid of the Hospice around the county and we welcome people who have ideas for holding fundraisers,” he said.
.Derek Griffin who won the 10 Miler race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a huge turnout for the Tralee 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday.
Hundreds or runners set off from outside The Rose Hotel and thankfully the rain held off for the most part. It had to be postponed a few weeks ago because of the weather but yesterday was more forgiving and Storm Jorge was well gone by the time the runners headed off on the route.
Organised by Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching, the event is in its third year and is going from strength to strength with over 350 registering to take part, while 287 eventually ran.
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Michelle thanked everyone who helped on the day and in the run-up to the event. Kerry Hospice Foundation also benefited from the event. Derek Griffin won the 10 Miler in 55:30 followed by Tommy O’Brien and Niall Thompson. John Kennelly was first in the 5k on 18:10 with Robert Purcell in second and Donald O’Sullivan third.
Niamh O’Mahony was the first woman home in the 5k in 20:04 followed by Gillian Murphy and Sheila King. Mary O’Shea was first female in the 10 Miler at 1:09:10 followed by Catriona Barry and Dolores Duffy. For full results click here. Scroll down for photos and Jerry Walsh’s video of the start…
Teddy Foley and Adrienne O’Halloran at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.John Culloty and Jim Healy at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn, Jack and Caroline Collins at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Richard McBride at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanGary O’Sullivan, Francine O’Rourke and Sean O’Rourke at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jenny Rickard and Michelle O’Connor at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTwo runners at the finish line of the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Michelle, Emma and Ita Greaney at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFergus Dennehy at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Daniel and Corinne Pryer at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Byrne, Deirdre Young, Dan Young, Carol O’Hanlon and Ailish Hughes at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Christine Foley, Ann O’Shea, Kieran Nolan and Claire O’Connell at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMaeve O’Leary, Marie Hickey and Marisa Hickey at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Christine Foley and Mary Holly at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAnn O’Shea, Hilda Jones and Mary Holly at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ashley O’Connell, Josephine O’Shea, Joan Glover and Gemma O’Shea at the 10 Miler/5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Kennelly who won the 5k race on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee 10 Miler and 5k event was one of the sporting events that had to be postponed at the weekend, but it has now been rescheduled for Sunday, March 1.
Michelle Greaney of MG Fitness who organised the race made the call to postpone the race on Saturday morning.
“It broke my heart having to postpone this event but I am happy to say everything is in place again for March 1 at 11am at The Rose Hotel,” said Michelle.
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“Even though Sunday looked ok at times and the course was ok, the safety of runners had to be considered. Online registration now re-opened for rescheduled event in support of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.”
“Anyone that could not make yesterday originally has the opportunity to book a place now and I have opened up 25 places for the 10 Miler and 15 for the 5k. Also, it give two more weeks to train for this,” added Michelle.
The 10 Miler course features a short elevation at mile 5 and 6, but otherwise is an ideal course to get that personal best.
The 5k course claims to be the flattest in Munster and is a chip timed event. Marshals and water stations will be present throughout the course
There will be bespoke medals for each participant, trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and female in both events, age category trophies for the 10 Miler and 5k and a cash bonus for winners of the 10 Miler.
.Launching the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race last month were, seated; Joe Hennebery, Kerry Hospice; Michelle Greaney, MG Coaching and Maura Sullivan, Kerry Hospice. At back; Doreen Moore (past category winner in the 5k), Derek Griffin (Overall winner in the 10 Miler in 2018), Mark Sullivan of The Rose Hotel, Stephen Moore (2019 2nd place overall in the 10 Miler) and Niamh O’Mahony (5k winner for the last two years). Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S still time to enter the Tralee 10 Miler/5k which takes place this Sunday.
Organised by Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching, the event returns for the third consecutive year and will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over relatively flat fast courses taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
It will take place on Sunday at 11am with participants gathering near The Rose Hotel. Kerry Hospice Foundation will receive some of the proceeds from the event. The 10 Miler course features a short elevation at mile 5 and 6, but otherwise is an ideal course to get that personal best.
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The 5k course claims to be the flattest in Munster and is a chip timed event. Marshals and water stations will be present throughout the course
There will be bespoke medals for each participant, trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and female in both events, age category trophies for the 10 Miler and 5k and a cash bonus for winners of the 10 Miler.
Entry is €25 + €1.20c transaction fee for the 10 Miler and 5k entry is €12 + .50c transaction fee
.Launching the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Thursday at The Rose Hotel were, seated; Joe Hennebery, Kerry Hospice; Michelle Greaney, MG Coaching and Maura Sullivan, Kerry Hospice. At back; Doreen Moore (past category winner in the 5k), Derek Griffin (Overall winner in the 10 Miler in 2018), Mark Sullivan of The Rose Hotel, Stephen Moore (2019 2nd place overall in the 10 Miler) and Niamh O’Mahony (5k winner for the last two years). Photo by Dermot Crean
IF you’re already pounding the road in a bid to get fit for 2020 then taking part in this event could be a goal to aspire to and in doing so raising money for Kerry Hospice.
Organised by Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching, the Tralee 10 miler returns for the third consecutive year and will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over relatively flat fast courses taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
It will take place on Sunday, February 16 at 11am with participants gathering near The Rose Hotel. The event was launched at the hotel on Thursday with previous category winners and representatives from Kerry Hospice.
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Michelle wished to thank The Rose Hotel, Bon Secours Hospital and Eamon Costello Ltd. for their sponsorship of the event.
The 10 Miler course features a short elevation at mile 5 and 6, but otherwise is an ideal course to get that personal best.
The 5k course claims to be the flattest in Munster and is a chip timed event. Marshalls and water stations will be present throughout the course
There will be bespoke medals for each participant, trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and female in both events, age category trophies for the 10 Miler and 5k and a cash bonus for winners of the 10 Miler.
Entry is €25 + €1.20c transaction fee for the 10 Miler and 5k entry is €12 + .50c transaction fee
THERE’S still time to enter the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place this Saturday at 10.30am from The Rose Hotel.
Organised by Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness, the chosen charity to benefit is the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Last year’s event drew 300 participants and a good turnout is expected again.
Michelle says the event will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat, fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
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In the 10 Miler there is cash prizes and trophies for the top three male and female finishers and bespoke medal for all participants.
In the 5k there are trophies for the first three male and female and for the 1st Junior (16-19) male and female and 1st U16 male and female. Again there is a bespoke medal for all finishers.
Entry for the 10 Miler is €25 and for the 5k it’s €12. Online registration is closed, but you can still register for the 5k tonight (Friday) between 6.30pm and 7.30pm and on Saturday morning between and 9am and 10am.
AFTER another successful New Year’s Eve 5k/10k race, Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness is once again planning the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race for Saturday, February 16 at 10am from The Rose Hotel.
As with New Year’s Eve, the chosen charity is the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Last year’s event drew 300 participants and a good turnout is expected again.
Michelle says the event will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat, fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
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Pacers will encourage participants every step of the way and bring them home on time. Those announced so far are;
70 minutes — David Twoomey
75 minutes — Chris Grayson
80 minutes — Rachel Stokes
85 minutes — Ollie O’Sullivan
In the 10 Miler there is cash prizes and trophies for the top three male and female finishers and bespoke medal for all participants.
In the 5k there are trophies for the first three male and female and for the 1st Junior (16-19) male and female and 1st U16 male and female. Again there is a bespoke medal for all finishers.
Entry for the 10 Miler is €25 + €1.20c transaction fee and for the 5k it’s €12 + .50c transaction fee. For registration for both events, click here
.Anne Kelliher with Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness at the Lock Gates which is the mile 7 marker in her upcoming Optimal Fitness 10 Miler and 5k Race on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S still a few places left for an event this Sunday which will see hundreds of runners hit the road.
After holding a very successful event on New Year’s Eve, Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness has organised the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race will take place this Sunday at 10am from The Rose Hotel.
But you better hurry if you want to enter as no entries will be taken for the 10 Miler on Sunday and the 5k Race is almost sold out. As with her previous road event, the chosen charity is the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus.
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There will be substantial cash prizes for the top 3 male and female, trophies for top 3 male and female finishers and Masters category trophy for male and female. There will be a bespoke medal and tech finishers t-shirt for all participants.
The Tralee 10 miler will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
The event is the perfect training distance for the half and full marathon coming up on March 18.
For the 5k event there will be a Bespoke medal for all finishers, trophies for the first 5 male and female in the 5k, 1st Junior (16-19) male and female in 5k and 1st U16 male and female. This is an accurately measured course and chip timed event.
Early bird entry for the 10 Miler is €30 + .80c until Feb 16th. The 5k entry €10 + .30c transaction fee. To register for the either event click here for more.
.Anne Kelliher with Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness at the Lock Gates which is the mile 7 marker in her upcoming Optimal Fitness 10 Miler and 5k Race in February. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER holding a very successful event on New Year’s Eve, Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness has another race planned for next month which is sure to attract running enthusiasts.
The Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 10am from The Rose Hotel.
As with her previous road event, the chosen charity is the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus. The New Year’s Eve 10k and 5k drew nearly 230 runners and raised a total of €600 which was presented to the charity by Michelle last week.
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There will be substantial cash prizes for the top 3 male and female, trophies for top 3 male and female finishers and Masters category trophy for male and female. There will be a bespoke medal and tech finishers t-shirt for all participants.
The Tralee 10 miler will bring together the ideal combination of club athletes and recreational runners over a relatively flat fast course taking in the outskirts of Tralee.
Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness presents a cheque to Trish Kelly of Kerry Cork Health Link Bus, the proceeds from the New Year’s Eve 10k Race.
The event is the perfect training distance for the half and full marathon coming up on March 18.
For the 5k event there will be a Bespoke medal for all finishers, trophies for the first 5 male and female in the 5k, 1st Junior (16-19) male and female in 5k and 1st U16 male and female. This is an accurately measured course and chip timed event.
Registration is now open at https:// register.primoevents.com/ ps/event/Tralee10Miler2018
Early bird entry for the 10 Miler is €25 + 0.80c transaction fee up until Jan 18th, €30 + .80c until Feb 16th. The 5k entry €10 + .30c transaction fee.
