01 Mar 2025

Cork

Countdown to race day!

The Knocknacurra 7 Mile Road Race makes a welcome return to the Cork race calendar in 2025.

The race is hosted by Kilmacsimon Swimming & Rowing Club in association with Belgooly AC and is run in memory of 3 local and international athletes from the area:

Patsy O’Flynn, Silver Olympic Medallist, Antwerp 1920

Bob Hales, National & Internation Champion 1911 - 1912

Bill Nolan, Ireland v Scotland International Mile Champion 1931

The event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence, chip timed and the course was measured by John Quigley AIMS / World Athletics Grade A measurer.

A perpetual memorial cup will be presented to the first person home along with many prizes in different age categories.

The start/finish line is next to Kilmacsimon Swimming & Rowing Club where refreshments will be served after the race.

Enter the Knocknacurra 7 mile

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