THE Tralee 10k Race saw 330 runners take to the roads around Tralee on Saturday where a Kerry and Irish athletics legend was also remembered.
The race was run this year in memory of Jerry Kiernan, the Listowel man who won so many long distance races back in the 80s and 90s. Jerry’s nephew Philip O’Sullivan ran the race while his sister Eileen was also down for the day.
Race Director Jim McNiece was delighted with how the day went. “It’s been a great success, 400 registered and 330 turned up this morning. The weather held off perfectly and I want to thank Martin Brosnan and the stewards and the staff and residents of Arlington Lodge — our chosen charity for the day — who manned the water stops.”
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Famed Tralee athlete Shona Heaslip was on hand to present the medal at the finish line.
The first three men home were Gerard Cremins in 38:47 followed by Ciaran Harris in 39:39 and Pierce Leahy in 39:38.
The first three women home were Mairead O’Driscoll in 44:38. followed by Rachel Leane in 45:58 and Natalie Breen in 45:49. Scroll down for photos…
IT was spitting rain for the Tralee 10k on Saturday but that didn’t deter over 220 participants who took to the roads around the town.
“We’re delighted, the running conditions were great in the rain. Everyone is happy and home safe so it all went off well,” said race organiser, Jim McNiece who was at the finish line at Tralee Town Park.
This was the second last race of the year in the Tralee Marathon series with one more event next month.
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“We have the half-marathon on October 29 and there’s not many places left for that so people need to register soon,” said Jim.
Conrad Watt was first man home in 34:57, followed by Joe O’Connor in 36:14 and
Conor O Mahony third in 36:18.
First woman home was Mary O’Shea in 42:06, with Ciara Egan in second at 43:30 and Marie Hayes in third with a time of 44:40. Scroll down for photos…
THE sun beat down on runners this morning as they took off for the Tralee 10k run.
Held as part of the Tralee Marathon series of events, 170 men and women registered for the event which started and finished in the Town Park.
Race Director, Jim McNieces was delighted with how the sold-out event went and looked forward to two more big days of running ahead in the town.
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“We have the full Tralee Marathon on Saturday, September 24, and a half marathon on Sunday, October 30. The full marathon, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will honour the memory of Christie Hennessy. Mike O’Donnell has painted a lovely mural on the River Lee Walkway to mark the milestone,” said Jim.
Places are still available for the Tralee Marathon and half-marathon so head to their website for more information.
The first three runners home today were Darren Coleman (35:37), Danny Mullins (35:49) and Daniel O’Donoghue (37:05). The first three women home were Mary O’Shea (41:05), Catherine Sullivan (42:15) and Pamela Kirby (43:18). For full results click here. Scroll down for photos…