Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race 2017
Updated Race Day Information
Car Parks
There are three main Car Parks for runners and walkers.
Car Park A is located on the Main N25 Road at the Ballintotis Junction on the Midleton side of Loughaderra Lake.
Car Park B is located on the side road, just off the N25 on the Castlemartyr side of the Lake.
Car Park C is located adjacent to the Community Centre just behind the Church.
Car Parks may be prioritised to cater for traffic flow - please follow the instructions of gardai and stewards. In relation to the Car Parks on race route – cars will not be allowed exit until all runners have passed. -
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Race Entry Desks
Entry Desks are located in Main Hall of Community Centre – Open from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday and from 1pm onwards on Thursday. Entry Fee is 10 euro. Please enter via the side door of the hall.
On Line Entries
Those who have entered on line in advance must also collect their number in Community Centre at the aforementioned times at SEPERATE designated desks.
Changing Facilities/ Toilets
A Marquee is located on the green adjacent to Church Car Park.
Toilets only are located in the Church Car Park area.
Race Start/Finish
The race begins at 8pm sharp – the Start Line is approx 200 meters from the Church on way to Main Road. The Finish Line is in front of the Church.
ALL RUNNERS ARE ASKED TO BEGIN THE RACE IN THE TIME ZONE, WHICH REFELCTS THEIR EXPECTED FINISHING TIME. The race is chipped timed with timing mats at the start and finish line.
Water/Refreshments
Bottled water will be available immediately after the race.
Refreshments will be served after the race in the Community Centre. Please enter the Community Centre via the SIDE door after the race. – A second marquee has been erected at the front of the Community Centre where runners can mingle after receiving their refreshments.
Prize Giving
Prize giving will take place in the Main Hall after the race at approx 9.20pm.
Spot Prizes
Runners should check the back of their race number to see if it includes a “spot prize winner’ label. If you are a winner, please collect your prize from the stage area in the hall after the race.
Walk
The walk begins at 6.30pm sharp. Entries will be taken in the Community Centre from 5.30pm onwards. When entering, check the back of your number to see if you win a spot prize – these can be claimed immediately. Refreshments served for all walkers in the Marquee at the front the Community Centre immediately after the conclusion of the Walk.
All enquiries to John on 086-8778182
Traffic Access To Community Centre will be severely restricted from 7pm
Pre Entry For Ballintotis 4
Those who pre entered on line are advised to collect their number and running buff in the Community Centre on either Wednesday 19th from 5pm to 7pm or from 1pm onwards on Thursday 20th.
You can also enter the race during these times and avoid the large crowds expected on the night. This would be a great help to the organisers.
East Cork Road Racing Championships
The East Cork Road Racing Championships take place in Ballynoe on Thursday 27th April so please put the date in your diary as we need as many as possible both men and women to run. More details to follow.
Reminder there will be no official training on Wednesday evening due to Ballintotis 4 being on the night after.
