Photos: Huge Crowd For The Rose Of Tralee 10k Run

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THE Rose of Tralee International 10k drew an enormous crowd of runners to the start at the Tralee Wetlands on Sunday morning.

There were serious athletes and casual runners as well as some fancy-dressed members of the Born To Run club who decided to run as Roses and Escorts.

The route took them from the Wetlands to the Caherslee roundabout, along Bracker O’Regan Road, across the north of the town and onto the Oakpark Road down to the railway station, across the North Circular Road onto Rock Street, up the Mall and finished along Denny Street.

Participants all received a medal for their endeavours and there was a great party atmosphere at the finish.

First in the Men’s Senior 18-39 category was  Mark Hanrahan followed by Michael Harty and Donal O’Callaghan.

In the Women’s Senior 18-39 Michelle Finn took first place followed by Niamh O’Sullivan and Annameria Costelloe.

Well done to all who took part.

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Karen O'Carroll, Mary Dean, Breda Wyles, Linda Hussey, 'Poshey Escort', Sarah Bermingham, Orla Brosnan and Georgina Lynch before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Karen O’Carroll, Mary Dean, Breda Wyles, Linda Hussey, ‘Poshey Escort’, Sarah Bermingham, Orla Brosnan and Georgina Lynch before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shauna and John O'Sullivan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shauna and John O’Sullivan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The O'Regan family watching the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Included are mom Kathleen, dad David, with Tara, Odhrán, Daibhéid and Oisín. Photo by Dermot Crean
The O’Regan family watching the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Included are mom Kathleen, dad David, with Tara, Odhrán, Daibhéid and Oisín. Photo by Dermot Crean
Patricia Hannon, Kilflynn, running as a 'Rose' before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Patricia Hannon, Kilflynn, running as a ‘Rose’ before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Linda Hussey, Brenda O'Regan, Susan Fernane and Martin O'Callaghan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Linda Hussey, Brenda O’Regan, Susan Fernane and Martin O’Callaghan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Hannafin with Eoin, Darragh and Ruairi O'Callaghan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Hannafin with Eoin, Darragh and Ruairi O’Callaghan before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Morna O'Halloran, Toddy Hennessy, Ina McGrath, Suzanne Ní Loingsigh and Lorraine Bowler before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Morna O’Halloran, Toddy Hennessy, Ina McGrath, Suzanne Ní Loingsigh and Lorraine Bowler before the start of the Rose Of Tralee 10k run from Tralee Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lucy O'Shea, Anna O'Shea, Yvonne Duggan, Catriona Keane, Ethel Meehan and Paula Cregan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lucy O’Shea, Anna O’Shea, Yvonne Duggan, Catriona Keane, Ethel Meehan and Paula Cregan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members of the Born To Run club who decided to run the Rose Of Tralee 10k dressed as Roses and Escorts at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members of the Born To Run club who decided to run the Rose Of Tralee 10k dressed as Roses and Escorts at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Griffin and Aoife O'Connor, Ballymac with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Griffin and Aoife O’Connor, Ballymac with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara O'Callaghan, Helena O'Connor and Denise O'Connor with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara O’Callaghan, Helena O’Connor and Denise O’Connor with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Uncle and nephew Kieran Daly and Padriag O'Sullivan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Uncle and nephew Kieran Daly and Padriag O’Sullivan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denise Shanahan with Mike and Brian Courtney having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denise Shanahan with Mike and Brian Courtney having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Susan McGillycuddy and Rose O'Connor Ryan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Susan McGillycuddy and Rose O’Connor Ryan with their medals having completed the Rose Of Tralee 10k run at Denny Street on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean