EVENT REPORT

Nearly 2,000 runners returned to Clonakilty for the Waterfront Marathon. Runners from all over the country got into the party atmosphere from Friday night with plenty of entertainment the night before. The party mood transferred into Saturday morning with an electrical atmosphere at the Start Line. Frank Greally of Irish Runner Magazine and Ray O' Connor provided great commentary with their knowledge of the runners and background stories.

The race was started off by Team Kerr Wheelchair Team along side Marathon Club Ireland runners. They were closely followed by the main start with Sergui Ciobanu and Gary O' Hanlon looking for their 4th consecutive titles in the Half Marathon & Marathon. The excitement never stopped as Elaine Murphy had a Finish Line experience she will never forget. Her Boyfriend made a marriage proposal and of course she did not let the crowd down with big yes..

The weather conditions made life very difficult on the course. The blustery conditions gave the runners a testing time and this was reflected in their times. This gave rise to a higher sense of pride and satisfaction for runners when they finished. There was a real feel and sense of contentment and a look of joy on runners faces and they were treated to complimentary Clonakilty Black Pudding, Sausages and hot drinks. The Quality Hotel, where the Start and Finish Line was based provided excellent facilities for food, showers and changing facilities. This all created a great vibe among the crowd

THE WINNERS

Gary O' Hanlon of Run Hub Winning The Marathon

The 10k event was won by Gareth Lordan of Clonakilty Road Runners and the female winner of the 10k was Anna O Neill of Doheny AC.The Half Marathon had no surprise as Sergiu Ciobanu took his 4th title in a row. The female winner was Karen Walsh. Again, with the Marathon there was no doubt in Gary O' Hanlon winning his 4th tile in as many years.

Winner of the Marathon, Dolores Duffy, centre, Watergrasshill AC -Marathon Club Ireland with second place finisher Sorcha Kearney left and third place finisher Rachel Stokes, Kerry Crusaders.

Winner of the Half Marathon Sergui Ciobanu, centre, Clonliffe Harriers AC, Dublin with second place finisher Dermot Gorman, right, Raheny Shamrock AC, Dublin and third place finisher Billy O'Brien, left, An Riocht AC, Kerry. The Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon VI. Clonakilty Park, Co. Cork. Picture credit: Tomás Greally

Winner of the 10k race Anna O'Neill, Doheny AC, Cork with second place finisher Grainne O'Callaghan, right and left, third place finisher Aoife Coughlan. The Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon VI. Clonakilty Park, Co. Cork. Picture credit: Tomás Greally

Results are available by clicking in below image

You can enjoy a whole host of Photos and video. Please come back to this page as new video and links to will be updated over the coming days with added photos and video..

Photos: We have some photos available on our Facebook page with more to be added.

Tomas Greally will also have some excellent photos on our Flickr page More to be added

You will be able to view finish line video of yourself crossing the finish Line over the coming 24 hrs on our facebook page

Video of Start Line

More Video of Finish Line to Follow Later

Race Certificates & Customised Mugs

Click on your name in results for attached Certificate PDF.

Customised Mugs

Click You can purchase a mug with your time and name printed. This is just one type of cutomisation idea. You can decide what you would like displayed on the mug. Go to Event Shop now CLICK HERE

Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon

Runners Distribution by Class