People thinking of partaking in the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, taking place on Sunday 30th October, are advised to enter promptly with entries likely to close in the next few days due to the race capacity being reached. Just less than two months out from the published entry deadline of 1st October, entries have already exceeded 2015’s record number of 15,600 and … [Read more...] about SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Close to Capacity
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Clohisey Ready for Rio with Win at SSE Airtricity Fingal 10K
Team Ireland marathon runner, Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) looked in great form as he strided across the finish line to win today’s SSE Airtricity Fingal 10K. Clohisey finished with a time of 30 minutes and 24 seconds to defend his 2015 title; 21 seconds ahead of second placed Brendan Hargraves of DSD (30:46) with Kilkenny’s Brian Maher coming in third in 31:02. In … [Read more...] about Clohisey Ready for Rio with Win at SSE Airtricity Fingal 10K
With 100 days to the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, runners prepare with Fingal 10K
Today marks 100 days to go until runners will line up for the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon. In the lead up, this Sunday 24th July, nearly 4,000 runners, joggers, and walkers will take part in the second event of the SSE Airtricity Race Series, the Fingal 10K in Swords. The 10 kilometre route builds on last month’s Irish Runner 5 Mile in the Phoenix Park, gradually … [Read more...] about With 100 days to the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, runners prepare with Fingal 10K
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon unveils Commemorative Medal
2FM’s Breakfast Republic host Keith Walsh, Olympic Marathon qualifiers Lizzie Lee and Mick Clohisey alongside Paralympic qualifier and 2015 wheelchair race winner, Patrick Monahan today launched the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon and Race Series at Kilmainham Gaol. As part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will … [Read more...] about SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon unveils Commemorative Medal
Gemechu and Lehonkova take SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Titles
Alemue Gemechu from Ethiopa was first across the line today to claim the 2015 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon with a time of 02:14:02. Gemechu manged to shake off the challenge of fellow Ethiopians Asfa Bekele and Kenyans Francis Ngare, Freddy Sittuk and last year’s winner, Eliud Too. The five international runners formed the leading pack until the 25th mile, when Gemechu broke … [Read more...] about Gemechu and Lehonkova take SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Titles