The Fore 5k is on the most beautiful circuit in County Westmeath

The water runs uphill but this year’s 5k competitors will find the hill that was such a painful challenge towards the end of the Fore 5k last year is gone.

Fore Village 5k, is a fundraiser for Ballycomoyle GFC, and organisers have altered this year’s circuit to ease the climb towards the end of the run and flatten out the only uphill climb on the route.
 
“Our first 5k last year was a big hit with runners last year. They loved the valley, who doesn’t? It’s beautiful but they also loved the hospitality, the great prizes and the professional stewarding of the whole event,” said Ray Farrelly.

“We took on board feedback from clubs in Meath, Longford, Cavan and Westmeath who competed and they all felt the sharp climb towards the end of the race was too much and would have preferred a flatter circuit. So we have altered the route and flattened it out.”

This year, the event is running, no pun intended, on Wednesday June 26 at 7.30pm and is open to everyone.
 
The online entry is on runireland.ie and this year, runners and walkers can purchase a commemorative technical T-shirt if they register in the coming weeks. Adult entry is only €12 online or €15 on the day and juveniles and walkers, €5.

Last year, the organisers were delighted to award some €1,500 worth of prizes and this year it is hoped to match that, as well as award the James McDermott Memorial Cup. For information ring 087 2264205.

This is an AAI approved event and will be using chip timing on an accurately measured course.