Buttevant RC 4mile Road Race 2024

Welcome to the Buttevant RC 4 Mile Road Race 2024.

Buttevant RC 4 Mile takes place on Friday, 17th May at 7.30pm. Age Cat. & Team prizes. Welcome to post race refreshments in the GAA Hall afterwards.

The route is a relatively flat 4 mile loop (it does have climbs between miles 2 & 3), starting on R580, at the end of town on the Kanturk road, turning left onto New Street, left onto R522, turning left at The Crossroads Bar, bringing you back to the R580 past the start point, left again, finish near the Buttevant GAA Pitch.

• Parking near Race HQ (Buttevant GAA Complex, Buttevant, Cork)
• Off road warm up area available around the pitch
• Limited Availability of bespoke water bottles

• The Buttevant RC 4 mile race this year is also part of the new Rebel Diamond League.  Local clubs Mount Hillary AC, Dromahane Road Runners, Bweeng Trail Blazers AC and Buttevant RC have come together to create this League whereby the idea behind it is that local clubs support local clubs.  The 4^th and final race of the League will be the Buttevant RC 4 Mile.  There will be a commemorative mug for those who complete all 4 of the Rebel Diamond League races.
• Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Male/Female plus category prize winners.  Course record on offer for 1^st male (current male course record holder is Sean Doyle – 19.49) and 1^st female (current record holder is Carol Finn – 23.22).
• Team event for first 4 club participants to finish in the highest position will win a cash prize and the perpetual trophy for the year.
• Post race hospitality and prize giving will be in the GAA Hall afterwards.
• It promises to be a great evening so do register now to be part of it.

Firstly on behalf of Buttevant RC, we wish to thank you for entering our 4 mile road race on Friday, 17th May @ 7.30pm

We look forward to seeing you on race day and hope you will enjoy your visit to Buttevant.

Please do take the time to read the below before race day.

Race HQ:

The Race HQ for the race is Buttevant GAA Complex –

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Race Numbers:

Please note that the postal option for race numbers is now closed.
If you have chosen the postal option, you will receive your number in the post by Friday.

Alternatively, if you have chosen to collect your number on race day or if you have not received your number by post, please come to the Collections Desk at Race HQ in the GAA complex before the race.

Online Registration is still available till 5.30pm on Friday, May 17th.

Registration & Number Collection closes 6.50pm.

Registrations will also be taken on the night – cash and card payment option available.
Kindly register using this link or QR code which will be displayed prior to reaching the registration on the night. Number will be assigned and payment will be taken at the registration desk.

If you are registering on the day, the registration fee increases to €18.

Race start time is 7.30pm. You will need to allow time to get from Race HQ to the start line as there is approx. 1.2kms between the two.

No Shuttle Bus to the Start Line.

Toilet Facilities:

Available in the GAA Complex grounds.

Please note there are no toilet facilities at the Start line.

Parking:

Kindly do carpool where possible.

Please follow race parking signage and stewards directions for parking.
Ample parking will be available at the side of the Buttevant GAA grounds and next door, courtesy of Leisure Domes. There will be no parking allowed on the race route. Please ensure to park responsibly and not to block private entrances. Kindly obey the stewards and Gardaí instructions in this matter at all times.

In the event that we need to use overflow car parking, please follow the stewards instructions.

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Race Number:

The race number should be worn to the front chest area only.

Numbers are Non-Transferable, and would appreciate your cooperation in this regard.

Timing Chip:

The race is chip timed. The timing chip is already attached to your race number. Please DO NOT FOLD YOUR NUMBER, THIS WILL HARM THE TIMING CHIP.

Any issues, please contact the Race Number Collection’s desk in Race HQ tent on the day.

Start Line:

Start line is approx. 1.2km Race HQ.

Turn left for the start line on leaving the GAA grounds. Directions will be posted plus stewards will be on the route to point you in the right direction.

Start time is 7.30pm sharp unless there is an unforeseen delay with trains.

Note: There will be no road closures so keep to the left hand side of the road. Kindly follow stewards instructions at all times.

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Water Stop:

There will be 1 water stop on the race route at approx. the 2 mile mark.

Post Race Water and Fruit:

There will be water and fruit immediately after the finish line waiting for you.

Goodie Bag Collection:

Your bespoke insulated Travel Mug will be in your goodie bag. Collection will be from the GAA complex prior to the race.

Rebel Diamond League Mug Collection:

For this who will have completed all 4 of the Rebel Diamond League races, your commemorative mug will be available for collection after the race from the GAA complex.

Post-Race Refreshments:

There will be post race refreshments after the race and a great spread awaits you. We hope you can join us in the GAA Hall afterwards.

Prize Giving:

The prize categories are as follows:

1st Male/Female
2nd Male/Female
3rd Male/Female

Course record Male / Female also to be won.

Age category prize for 1st & 2nd Male / Female O40 / O50 / O60 / O70 / O80

Juvenile 1st & 2nd Male / Female

1st Wheelchair Male/Female

There is also our Team prize. It will be Teams of 4. First 4 club finishers across the line will be counted for the team prize. Teams can be mixed male/female teams).
The winners will receive the Greenhall sponsored Perpetual Buttevant RC 4 Mile Trophy and individual winner’s plaques.

Category prize winners will be contacted and prizes will be posted.

Any spot prizes will be presented on the day of the race.

Stewards & Safety:

Your safety is our number one priority. Remember to obey the stewards at all times. It is up to each individual runner to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Headphones:

The use of MP3 players, iPod, headphones is not permissible. There are no road closures during this race so for your own safety all runners need to adhere to this regulation.

Race Results:

Results will be posted on our social media pages and Popup Races after the race.

Sponsors:

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, without whom this race would not be possible. Your support is greatly appreciated by the club.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Buttevant and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us or contact a member of the club on race day for assistance.

Our email address is Buttevantrc@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook or Instagram

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