Medieval Mile Run 2021 - Pop Up Races

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Kilkenny City Harriers is delighted to bring you Irelands Medieval Mile on December 10th in association with Yulefest Kilkenny .

A fast course, crossing over St Francis Abbey bridge, up Irish town, then high street to a lively finish at Kilkenny Castle in the heart of Ireland’s Medieval City.

REGISTRATION AT THE ARMY BARRACKS FROM 5:15PM FRIDAY

An event open to all levels! From those going to break the 4 min mile barrier to those out for a stroll with the family!

This race has two events:

Chipped timing and a specially commissioned technical race T-shirt
Free event (no timing or t-shirt)

Registration is required for both options!

Kilkenny City Harriers is delighted to bring you Irelands Medieval Mile on December 10th in association with Yulefest Kilkenny .

A fast course, crossing over St Francis Abbey bridge, up Irish town, then high street to a lively finish at Kilkenny Castle in the heart of Ireland’s Medieval City.

REGISTRATION AT THE ARMY BARRACKS FROM 5:15PM FRIDAY

An event open to all levels! From those going to break the 4 min mile barrier to those out for a stroll with the family!

This race has two events:

Chipped timing and a specially commissioned technical race T-shirt
Free event (no timing or t-shirt)

Registration is required for both options!

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Kilkenny this Friday for our One Mile Road Race. Please read the following information carefully to ensure a safe and smooth running of the race.

Number & T-Shirt Collection: Numbers can be collected on Thursday night from 6 to 7 at the KCH clubhouse at the Watershed or on the night from 5.30 to 7.15 at the Army Barracks down from the start line. Please remember to wear a mask when coming to collect.

Please remember to obey An Garda Síochána and our marshals at all times. Remember that our marshals and our race committee are volunteers who give up their time to ensure the race's success.

If you feel unwell or have any signs of Covid 19 please do not attend the race. It is your responsibility to protect yourself and others, please be respectful of all others in attendance. Please wear a mask for collection of numbers, t-shirts. Masks can be worn at the start-line if you wish to wear one.

The Route - Details can be found in the picture. It is a direct route from the Army Barracks that finishes on the parade.

We are delighted to be partnering with Yulefest to bring more to this event including samba drummers and a digital fire display along with music at both the start and finish.

Please note the timed mile will start at 7.30 pm with the untimed mile going at approx 7.40 pm

Results - Results will be available in live time on www.popupraces.ie

Prizes will be given out on the night at the finish line.

Thank you very much for supporting our event, and we hope you have an enjoyable evening in Kilkenny.