The Ray Flynn Mile, hosted by Longford Athletics Club, returns in 2022 to honour its greatest athlete 40 years on from his setting of the Irish record for the mile.
A flat route in and around St Mel’s College, where Ray’s running career began, provides a great opportunity to clock a fast time for the distance. Ray will be there on the evening so here’s your chance to run a mile with Ray!
There will be prizes for the first 3 male and female and the first under-14 boy and girl across the finish line.
Race starts at 7pm. Number collection from 5.45pm at the Longford athletics centre, St. Mel’s College (N39 XP92). Parking available at the College. Register on the evening for €7 if places still available.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOON ON SEPTEMBER 21, BUT THERE WILL BE REGISTARTIONS TAKEN ON THE NIGHT
On 7 July 1982, Ray Flynn ran in the Dream Mile at the Bislett Games in a time of 3:49.77 which remains the fastest ever mile by an Irishman. His 1500m split in Oslo that evening of 3:33.5 also still sits at the top of the all-time national rankings.
The Ray Flynn Mile, hosted by Longford Athletics Club, returns in 2022 to honour its greatest athlete 40 years on from his setting of the Irish record for the mile.
A flat route in and around St Mel’s College, where Ray’s running career began, provides a great opportunity to clock a fast time for the distance. Ray will be there on the evening so here’s your chance to run a mile with Ray!
There will be prizes for the first 3 male and female and the first under-14 boy and girl across the finish line.
Race starts at 7pm. Number collection from 5.45pm at the Longford athletics centre, St. Mel’s College (N39 XP92). Parking available at the College. Register on the evening for €7 if places still available.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOON ON SEPTEMBER 21, BUT THERE WILL BE REGISTARTIONS TAKEN ON THE NIGHT
On 7 July 1982, Ray Flynn ran in the Dream Mile at the Bislett Games in a time of 3:49.77 which remains the fastest ever mile by an Irishman. His 1500m split in Oslo that evening of 3:33.5 also still sits at the top of the all-time national rankings.
Dear Entrant,
Thank you for registering for the Ray Flynn Mile 2022. The Mile will take place in Longford town on Wednesday, 21 September, at 7pm with the start/finish line on the main avenue of St. Mel’s College.
- Parking is available on the College grounds beside the basketball courts. Please access by the main avenue entrance (St. Mel’s Cathedral side).
- Number collection will be at the new indoor athletics centre at the College from 5.45pm to 6.30pm.
- There will be prizes for the first three male and female finishers in the Mile and also the first under-14 boy and girl. These will be presented in the centre after the event.
- A 'Fastest Feet' competition will also take place in the centre from 6pm and this is a 10-metre time trial for children aged 7 and 8.
Enjoy your run!
Longford Athletics Club Committee
**Note, due to an admin error on our (Pop Up Races side), people were asked their tshirt size during the registration process. This was a mistake, there are no tshirts. Apologies for any confusion caused.
