Grange Fermoy AC New Years Eve 10km Road Race

Grange Fermoy AC are delighted to bring you the New Years Eve 10km Road Race

AAI permit granted. Open to athletes aged 17 and upwards

Number pick up at Grange NS Fermoy. (P61 K240)

Route here: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/7719455464

Beanie Hat for all finishers

Race starts 12noon sharp and will take place in adherence to the public health guidelines in place on the event date.

We are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural Grange Fermoy New Years Eve 10k at 12.00 noon on Friday 31st December 2021. This is our second race of 2021.

Please read the information below carefully.

Race Day Info:

• Car Parking: Competitors are requested to park in Fermoy town and either walk 1.5miles to the start-line or avail of a shuttle bus.

• • If your preference is to walk 1.5 miles: the best route is to take the N72 Mallow Road and first right onto R512 Glanworth Road. This will bring you to Grange NS start line. There is parking available around the town of Fermoy.
  • If your preference is to take the shuttle bus: the collection point is at the Amber Garage - P61 X395. Parking is available behind the garage in the truck stop, please follow the guidance from our parking stewards. Competitors will be bussed 1.5 miles to and from the start-line. The first shuttle bus will be at 10:30 and will come approx. every 15 mins.

• There is no parking available at Grange National School.
• All numbers will be available for collection at the start-line from 10:00am on the morning of the race.
• Six Port-A-Loo toilets will be available near the start line.

Race:

• The race starts on a by-road off R512 near Grange Fermoy National School.
• Race start time is: 12 noon
• The race route is marked in Kilometers.
• Bags may be dropped at the start-line in the race tent.
• Water will be available at the halfway point in the race.
• Race numbers must be fully visible coming through the finish gate, worn on the front of your singlet/t-shirt only.
• Race results will be published on Facebook and PopUpRaces.ie
• No race day entry available.
• The route: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgyXBgEr9nk

Prizes:

• Cash prizes for 1st (€200), 2nd (€150) and 3rd (€100) male & female finishers, Wheelchair 1^st (€50)
• Extensive list of category prizes (1st (€30) & 2nd (€20)) and will be posted out in due course.

 Post Race: 

• Water, fruit, some light snacks and hats will be distributed at the finish line.
• In addition, Brew Boys will set up with refreshments available to purchase.

Transfers: 

• Transfers of entries will be available up to Wednesday 29th December at 17.00. To arrange a transfer please contact the following email grangefermoyac1@gmail.com or the Grange Fermoy AC Facebook page. You can also ring the following number for details 086-3162145. We have a number of names on a waiting list, so please make contact if you wish to arrange a transfer.
• The informal swapping of race numbers is strictly prohibited.

Safety: 

• An AAI permit is granted for the race. Competitors participate at their own risk. Grange Fermoy AC accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss of damage to persons or property incurred while attending and participating in this event.
• Race may be cancelled and refixed at any time. The race fee is non-refundable.
• The wearing of headphones is strictly prohibited. Any runner wearing headphones will be published in the results as ‘headphone wearer’ and will not be eligible for any prizes.
• The course will be marshalled by a large team of stewards. Please obey any of their instructions. This is to ensure the safe running of our event. Please note the roads will be open to traffic so normal rules of the road will be in force. The health & safety of all participants and spectators is our primary concern.
• A dedicated 1st aid team will be in operation on race day.
•  Please adhere to current COVID protocol and please do not attend if you are displaying any symptoms.

Thanks,
Grange Fermoy Athletics Race Committee