Run Portarlington

Race Day

editor — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:51:56 +0000

Registration will open in Portarlington Community Centre at 9am. Timing chips and race numbers will be issued as part of the registration process - no numbers will be issued in advance – runners will be directed to the start line which is close to the community centre.

The main run starts at 11am.
The junior run will start 10.30am.

Prize giving and after run refreshments will be in the Community Centre.

The organisers wish all participants a successful and enjoyable day.

Chip Timing Confirmed

editor — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:22 +0000

The Portarlington 10k is pleased to confirm that Chip Timing will be in place for the run.

Meet & Train off to a Flyer

editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:32:58 +0000

Approximately 50 people attended the first meet and train session. There was great excitment and everyone is looking forward to day… Read more

Prize Fund Confirmed

editor — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:41:03 +0000

A prize fund of almost €900 has been confirmed. Cash prizes will be received in the main race, the veterans races and the junior run.

The first 3 men and women home will receive cash prizes with the winner receiving €150. The top two veterans (men & women) will also receive cash prizes, as will the first boy and girl in the junior run.

Meet & Train – Registration Now Open

editor — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:26:13 +0000

Want to Take Part – Don’t Know Where to Start ….. then Meet & Train is for you.

Portarlington 10k is pround to launch it’s Meet & Train Schedule which is designed to help people walk, jog or run the 10k come September.

The sessions which commence on 19 July will provide support, encouragement and advice for participants. Hosted by professional coaches and incorporating lifestyle advice from dieticians, physiotherapists etc. the schedule provides the perfect vehicle to build your fitness and have some fun along the way.

Joining the Meet & Train events represents amazing value for money as for only €50 you access 20 training events, plus lifestyle talks and even the fee even for your Race Entry is included … plus you get a free T-Shirt.

Join today by contacting Portarlington Community Centre or join on the Registration evening on Monday 12 July at 7.30pm in the Portarlington Community Centre.

Olympian Pauline Curley to Launch Meet & Train – Monday 12 July

editor — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:06:14 +0000

Pauline Curley has confirmed that she will officially launch the Meet & Train Events at 7.30pm on Monday 12 July.… Read more

What’s happening, and has happened, in Portarlington

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:23:47 +0000

Portarlington is a thriving town with a strong and growing community.

I will update you on things of note happening in the town or of events in the town that may be of interest to you.

What are events

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:46:08 +0000

We plan on having fundraising and training events between now and the day of the inaugral Portarlington 10K run on the 26th Sepetember 2010.

I’ll keep you updated on these as they come up. Just check back here regularly or subscribe to this site’s RSS feed.

Launch of Portarlington Run Website

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:17:06 +0000

The Portarlington Run website launched on the 18th March 2010.

It is envisaged that this website will be used to:

Inform people about the event
Allow people to register for the event
Keep people updated with news
Provide people with some tips for training and preparation
Promote Portarlington

Pre-Race Training Schedule

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:24 +0000

It’s always important to prepare well for any running event.

We’ve put together a straightforward training schedule for you to follow in the weeks before our race.

You can find it at this page – 10K race preparation

This should provide you with a good idea of what you need to be doing week by week before the run.

If you have any comments or questions please add them below or get in touch through our contact page.