Well done to all 907 runners out of 1,066 entrants, who finished today's New Ireland Rathfarnham 5k Run on a calm sunny morning in Rathfarnham. With excellent running conditions, we had fast times with 5 under 15.00, 21 under 16.00, 56 under 17.00, 98 under 18.00, 137 under 19.00 and 182 under 20.00, truely the fastest 5k in Ireland.. The full results are on the Precision Timing website. Photos of all who ran are in our Facebook site at New Ireland Rathfarnham 5k Run.
Well done to John Travers who ran out an easy winner in 14.21. Next came Brendan Hargreaves DSD, 14.37 and 3rd Brian Maher KCH 14.51. In the Ladies race Teresa Doherty Finn Valley AC was 1st in 16.27, Orla Drumm, Crusaders AC 2nd. in 16.34 and Caroline Crowley Crusaders AC 3rd in 16.43. In the men's team event Donore AC were first, Rathfarnham WSAF AC second and Waterford AC third. In the ladies team event Crusaders AC were first, Donore Harriers second and DSD third.
Well done to all from the Club who ran and in particular thanks to all Club members who helped out in any way to make the day such a success. Also thanks to New Ireland Assurance and Running Superstore for their sponsorship.