ATHLETICS Inaugural Clare Burren Marathon Challenge Announced

The Inaugural Clare Burren Marathon Challenge will take place in Ballyvaughan / Fanore on Saturday 24th May 2008. It is hoped that the event will attract upwards on 300 participants.

The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge is being organised by the Ballyvaughan / Fanore walking Club. The event will bring €150,000 to the local economy as the club host one of the biggest one-day events in the area for a long time.

Mr. Kevin Mc Cormack, Chairperson of the Club said that the marathon is a ‘magnificent way in which to promote North Clare. We live in one of the most beautiful areas of Ireland. This is an opportunity to promote the area in a green and healthy way.’

Mr John Sweeney, co-ordinator of Clare Sports Partnership, believes that ‘that this is the ideal opportunity to challenge ourselves to take part in a marathon that has the focus of participation and not competition. We can take part to our own level of ability – Run, Walk or by Wheelchair.’

The Challenge Marathon will have three separate routes that will cater for all abilities.

Route One:  26.2 Miles – Road, Green Road and Rough Terrain
Route Two: 13.1 Miles – Road, Green Road and Rough Terrain
Route Three: 6 Miles – Road

(For full details of the routes, please see www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com)

The Marathon was launched on Friday 8th February 2008, at the Burren Coast Hotel at by Mr. Seamus Power, Nine Times All Ireland Cross Country Champion.

For Further Details on the Marathon, and a full list of sponsors please visit www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com or call:

Kevin Mc Cormack   086 – 3272472 / 087 – 2691147

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