Huge field expected for Newmarket 10-mile run

ATTRACTIVE prizes are sure to lure some of the country’s top runners into Newmarket on Sunday, April 8 for the inaugural Newmarket 10-mile Road Race under the auspices of Duhallow AC.

Previously postponed owing to the arctic Beast from the East, Duhallow AC Chairman Donie Shine envisages the 10-miler race will generate interest from both competitive and leisure runners from far and wide. That’s definite given that first male and female over the finishing line will each receive €500 each.

“It promises to be a classic race along a great route in and out of Newmarket, a level course is adding to the interest and the level of queries from participants is hugely encouraging. That augurs well for a massive entry and makes for an impressive staging in Newmarket with many groups and individuals promising to lend their support,” he said.

Duhallow AC had hoped to take up a free date on the calendar following the demise of the 40-year old Ballycotton 10 in East Cork, some participants well acquainted with Newmarket’s 5km run each December.

“The Ballycotton showpiece captured the imagination of the wider public, a classic run on becoming one of the best road races in Ireland, attracting athletes from all over the country and abroad in addition to initiating a road-running boom in the process. It was at all times a truly professional race and a benchmark for others to follow, the community embraced the race year on year, hopefully, Duhallow AC and Newmarket can replicate that enthusiasm for all involved on the re-fixed date,” said Mr. Shine.

Organisers are gearing for a big entry, attractive prizes for the top ten finishers and category winners in addition to commemorative singlets for the top 700 home and a cap for all finishers.