TRACTON A.C. 4 MILE ROAD RACE
2025
2025
TRACTON A.C. 4 MILE ROAD RACE – FRIDAY 11th JULY 2025 @ 8pm
Register here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/v4eqSPoSb4
Registration will be capped at 500 entrants.
PRIZE LIST
Male and Female:
1st place - €100
2nd place - €75
3rd place - €50
Category prizes
1st/€25 & 2nd/€15 age categories in:
M/F (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
1st Wheelchair M/F
Breaking course record (Male / Female): €50
Current Course Records:
Male: 20:30 (Pat Hennessy, West Waterford AC, 2022)
Female: 22:22 (Aoife Cooke, Eagle AC, 2022)
Register here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/v4eqSPoSb4
Registration will be capped at 500 entrants.
PRIZE LIST
Male and Female:
1st place - €100
2nd place - €75
3rd place - €50
Category prizes
1st/€25 & 2nd/€15 age categories in:
M/F (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
1st Wheelchair M/F
Breaking course record (Male / Female): €50
Current Course Records:
Male: 20:30 (Pat Hennessy, West Waterford AC, 2022)
Female: 22:22 (Aoife Cooke, Eagle AC, 2022)
GENERAL INFORMATION & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Does this race have an Athletics Ireland permit?
The Tracton AC 4 mile road race is an AI accredited road race with permit from Athletics Ireland (licence no: 25/146). It is a professionally measured course.
2. Where are race headquarters (HQ) & race start / finish?
Race HQ is the Tracton Arts & Community Centre, Minane Bridge. Race start and finish is
located approximately 500m/15min walk uphill from the Tracton Arts & Community Centre. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUb3qvexVcEjJemk6
3. Is it possible to enter on the day?
Under new AAI guidelines, all AAI approved races require all participants to be pre-registered using the relevant race specific Eventmaster link. On-line entry is available up to and including race day until 4pm, July 11th.
4. Are walkers permitted in the race?
No walkers are permitted.
5. Are there parking facilities available?
Parking for race participants will be at Tracton Arts & Community Centre, and there will be stewards controlling parking on the day. Overflow / back-up parking will be available, however car pooling is encouraged. Disabled parking will be available – participants are asked to give the race organisers prior notice of this as a specific area will be designated for you. The event organisers do not accept any liability for loss or damage to property or person.
6. Where and when is number collection?
Numbers can be collected at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday 11th July.
7. What must I do with the chip?
The chip will be attached to your race number. Do not bend or try to fold your number as this could damage the chip and you will not receive a time. Numbers must be worn on the front of your vest/shirt. NOT on the shorts. This is so that the chip can be read accurately.
8. What time does the race start?
8pm sharp - last number collection at 7.30pm. Reminder – there is a 15 mins walk uphill to the start line!
9. Can I get a refund or transfer my number?
Refunds or number transfers are not permitted.
10. Are iPods / MP3s / Headphones permitted?
iPods, MP3s, Headphones, etc are not permitted for safety on the route.
11. Are there toilets at the start line?
Toilets are available in Tracton Arts & Community Centre. In addition, there will be Portaloos at the race start / finish line.
12. Are there changing facilities available?
Unfortunately there will not be any changing facilities available.
13. Will there be a baggage area?
There will be an un-supervised baggage area at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) - please do not bring valuables.
14. Where can I warm up?
There is approx. 500m of road (uphill) from parking/Race H.Q. to start, as well as flat road along the start area for the warm-up.
15. Will there be first aid facilities at the race?
Yes there will be an ambulance and first aid present for the duration of the event.
16. Will there be water and post-race refreshments?
Yes - there will be water on course and at the finish-line. Following the race, a huge spread of delicious refreshments will be available at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre).
17. When and where will the prize giving take place?
Prize giving will take place at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) soon after the finish.
18. What is the course time limit?
The course time limit is 1 hour.
19. Who can I contact with additional queries?
Please contact Club PRO Maeve Pigott at [email protected]
1. Does this race have an Athletics Ireland permit?
The Tracton AC 4 mile road race is an AI accredited road race with permit from Athletics Ireland (licence no: 25/146). It is a professionally measured course.
2. Where are race headquarters (HQ) & race start / finish?
Race HQ is the Tracton Arts & Community Centre, Minane Bridge. Race start and finish is
located approximately 500m/15min walk uphill from the Tracton Arts & Community Centre. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUb3qvexVcEjJemk6
3. Is it possible to enter on the day?
Under new AAI guidelines, all AAI approved races require all participants to be pre-registered using the relevant race specific Eventmaster link. On-line entry is available up to and including race day until 4pm, July 11th.
4. Are walkers permitted in the race?
No walkers are permitted.
5. Are there parking facilities available?
Parking for race participants will be at Tracton Arts & Community Centre, and there will be stewards controlling parking on the day. Overflow / back-up parking will be available, however car pooling is encouraged. Disabled parking will be available – participants are asked to give the race organisers prior notice of this as a specific area will be designated for you. The event organisers do not accept any liability for loss or damage to property or person.
6. Where and when is number collection?
Numbers can be collected at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday 11th July.
7. What must I do with the chip?
The chip will be attached to your race number. Do not bend or try to fold your number as this could damage the chip and you will not receive a time. Numbers must be worn on the front of your vest/shirt. NOT on the shorts. This is so that the chip can be read accurately.
8. What time does the race start?
8pm sharp - last number collection at 7.30pm. Reminder – there is a 15 mins walk uphill to the start line!
9. Can I get a refund or transfer my number?
Refunds or number transfers are not permitted.
10. Are iPods / MP3s / Headphones permitted?
iPods, MP3s, Headphones, etc are not permitted for safety on the route.
11. Are there toilets at the start line?
Toilets are available in Tracton Arts & Community Centre. In addition, there will be Portaloos at the race start / finish line.
12. Are there changing facilities available?
Unfortunately there will not be any changing facilities available.
13. Will there be a baggage area?
There will be an un-supervised baggage area at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) - please do not bring valuables.
14. Where can I warm up?
There is approx. 500m of road (uphill) from parking/Race H.Q. to start, as well as flat road along the start area for the warm-up.
15. Will there be first aid facilities at the race?
Yes there will be an ambulance and first aid present for the duration of the event.
16. Will there be water and post-race refreshments?
Yes - there will be water on course and at the finish-line. Following the race, a huge spread of delicious refreshments will be available at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre).
17. When and where will the prize giving take place?
Prize giving will take place at race HQ (Tracton Arts & Community Centre) soon after the finish.
18. What is the course time limit?
The course time limit is 1 hour.
19. Who can I contact with additional queries?
Please contact Club PRO Maeve Pigott at [email protected]
CAUTION: This Race will take place on OPEN ROADS and participants are advised to remain aware of this throughout the race and to follow the instructions of our course stewards and the Gardai who will assisting us on the day.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON RACE DAY.
Follow this link to check out the route!
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vj7VQ2gYO
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON RACE DAY.
Follow this link to check out the route!
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vj7VQ2gYO
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