May Date for An Ríocht Lee Strand 10 mile and 5k

At the announcement of details of the third annual An Ríocht AC / Lee Strand Kingdom Come 10 Mile Classic Road Race and 5K Race / Walk at An Riocht AC on Friday afternoon were: Katelyn Brennan (front) with: Margaret Ryan and Neilus Lyons, Garvey's SuperValu, Castleisland: Teresa Walker, Marketing Manager, Lee Strand; Joe Walsh, Founder Member, An Riocht AC; Denny McSweeney, Manager, An Riocht AC; John Lenihan, An Riocht AC and former World Hill Running Champion and Martin Dineen, An Riocht. ©Photograph: John Reidy 7-3-2014 — At the announcement of details of the third annual An Ríocht AC / Lee Strand Kingdom Come 10 Mile Classic Road Race and 5K Race / Walk at An Riocht AC on Friday afternoon were: Katelyn Brennan (front) with: Margaret Ryan and Neilus Lyons, Garvey’s SuperValu, Castleisland: Teresa Walker, Marketing Manager, Lee Strand; Joe Walsh, Founder Member, An Riocht AC; Denny McSweeney, Manager, An Riocht AC; John Lenihan, An Riocht AC and former World Hill Running Champion and Martin Dineen, An Riocht. ©Photograph: John Reidy 7-3-2014

The third annual An Ríocht AC / Lee Strand 10 Mile and 5k Road Race will be held this year on Sunday, May 11th starting at 11am.

Last year’s event was a huge success when seven hundred took part, creating an unrivalled atmosphere from start to finish with a great buzz as all participants finished on the track.

“The main body of participants will be those who will have their own personal goals. That may be improving on previous times for the event or conquering the distance for the first time. Either way, everybody is sure to have a great experience and will receive plenty of support from everyone along the route.”

Some of the people taking part will be experienced runners competing against each other and the clock. But the main body of participants will be those who will have their own personal goals. That may be improving on previous times for the event or conquering the distance for the first time. Either way, everybody is sure to have a great experience and will receive plenty of support from everyone along the route.

“Last year’s event was a huge success when seven hundred took part, creating an unrivalled atmosphere from start to finish with a great buzz as all participants finished on the track,” An Riocht AC Manager, Denny McSweeney.

The top three finishers at the National Junior Cross Country Championships in Dundalk at the weekend included An Riocht AC athlete, Brendan O'Connor (left). Brendan finished in third place and is pictured here with winner, Kevin Mulhare, Ennis AC (centre) and Aaron O Hanlon, Clonliffe Harriers 2nd. — The top three finishers at the National Junior Cross Country Championships in Dundalk at the weekend included An Riocht AC athlete, Brendan O’Connor (left). Brendan finished in third place and is pictured here with winner, Kevin Mulhare, Ennis AC (centre) and Aaron O Hanlon, Clonliffe Harriers 2nd.

“An Ríocht Athletic Club is delighted to continue their great association with Lee Strand who have been very generous sponsors over a long period of time. We are also very happy to have Garvey’s on board as sub-sponsors,” said manager, Denny McSweeney.

Legendary An Ríocht AC distance runner John Lenihan designed a ten-week training programme for

those hoping to take on the 10 mile event. This year we have an entry limit of 1,000 so make sure to enter in plenty of time.

To follow John Lenihan’s training guide and get further information on the race you’re advised to go to: www.riocht.ie or contact: 087 7995647.