WE'RE very excited to say that the River Moy Half Marathon hosted by Ballina RFC will take place on Saturday, May 16th. We had our own Harry West, who's having a great season with Connacht, on the banks of the river to launch the event and Corinne Beattie was on hand to capture the scene.
The course starts and finishes at the Ballina Rugby Club on Creggs Road where a great welcome awaits. The event is one of the most welcoming and scenic in the nation and always attracts a great field. This year promises to be no different and already the entries are pouring.
The route is relatively flat with a few challenging hills along the way. Most of the half marathon will be run on roads on either side of the banks of the River Moy. Just over one mile of the course will take participants through Belleek Woods. There is an excellent trail surface on this part of the scenic terrain, which is used daily by local runners and walkers in hail, rain or shine!
We’re expecting a brilliant atmosphere as family members, friends and supporters will be able to see competitors throughout the course.
Participants can register at My Run Results.
Entry costs €50. If you register before the 7th of May your pack will be posted. T-shirts will be an optional purchase and will be posted with number. You will be ready to go and will save you time and avoid collection queues. (overseas registrations will need to collect pack on the morning of race)
There will be a late entry fee on race day, in order to encourage people to sign up online before race day. Also please be aware that race day entries are not guaranteed a technical top.