BY MICHAEL O’LEARY
It’s a very busy weekend ahead in Gowran/Dungarvan as Davy Carter is running The Ultra 300 Challenge in memory of his Dad Charlie Carter, and he will arrive in his native Gowran tomorrow (Saturday) having completed The Ultra 300 Challenge after running 300KM across 6 different counties in 6 days this week
Davy will arrive in Gowran tomorrow on what would have been the day of his Dad Charlie’s 75th Birthday while also tomorrow on a busy day in Gowran, Racing will take place in Gowran Park that will be broadcast live on TG4.
Meanwhile on Sunday, the annual Stook 10 Mile Run will take place in Dungarvan and it’s the second time this year that The Stook Run is taking place as it was also held in early March.
Located in Dungarvan between Gowran and Thomastown, The Stook Run is open to everyone and has a variety of distances suitable to a persons individual ability.
Since The Stook Run was first held 12 years ago, it has raised much needed funds for both Young Irelands GAA and Gowran Athletic Club, and it has always received great interest not just locally but nationwide. The race has earned a reputation as a tough but enjoyable road race that offers a friendly and welcoming community atmosphere, and it attracts runners with a wide range of abilities.
It has become a recognized event on the Irish Athletics Calendar, and over the years some of the top Irish Athletes have competed.
The Stook 10 Mile route is set over an challenging but enjoyable 10-mile route, with the route taking Athletes cross gentle valleys and up country roads before emerging at the top of Stook Hill.
On a clear day, there is amazing scenery with stunning views from the top of Stook Hill as you go downhill where you will experience Ireland’s fastest timed downhill mile – The Stook Flying Mile.
With timing mats at either end everyone receives a personal split for that single mile, and it always attract great interest and is great fun.
Also on Sunday, there are shorter routes over 10KM and The Family Fun over 5KM. A very good turnout is expected on Sunday with The 10 Mile race starting at 11.30am.
For further details for anyone who wishes to run on Sunday, you can check out https://gowranac.com/stook10-2024/ or https://eventmaster.ie/event/ppdBuvyTyo for further information.
Meanwhile, Irelands Medieval Mile Run will take place on Friday 29th November in Kilkenny at 7.30pm.
Ireland’s Medieval Mile on 29th November 2024 is an annual race hosted by the Kilkenny City Harriers in association with Yulefest Kilkenny. Open to all levels, the run takes place through Kilkenny City and along Kilkenny’s famous Medieval Mile.
The race starts at the Army Barracks before crossing over St Francis Abbey Bridge, passing along Irish Town and High Street before finishing outside Kilkenny Castle to music and twinkle of Christmas Lights.
The Timed Mile Race is €15(plus booking fee), and includes timing chip and specially designed event shirt.
Prize Money of €200, €150 and €100 for the first three male and female, while €50 is on offer for the first male and female junior.
Along with all that, their is a Bonus of €300 for the first male home under 4 minutes, and the first female home under 4.35 minutes.
Also on the night, there is a Free Mile Run open to all where participants must register before the event.
For further information on The Medieval Mile Run you can register at www.kch.ie or https://www.popupraces.ie/race/irelands-medieval-mile-run-2024/
