Get your running shoes on for a fun and novel event on FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER to celebrate Longford’s greatest ever athlete, Ray Flynn.

Longford Athletics Club are delighted to announce an exciting evening of road running to be held on the lit-up streets of the town.

Another summer of track action has passed, and Ray remains the Irish record holder for the Mile over 42 years on from that great run of 3:49.77 in Oslo.

Along with showpiece Ray Flynn Elite Men’s and Women’s Mile races, the evening will have an open entry 5k and a Primary Schools 1k. All events will take place on closed roads in the centre of Longford.

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Event Order – Friday, 11 October

7.00pm: 5k Night Run.
8.00pm: Elite Women’s Mile (entry standard – sub 5:30).
8.10pm: Primary Schools 1k.
8.30pm: Elite Men’s Mile (entry standard – sub 4:40).

Ray Flynn Elite Mile
Some of Ireland’s top milers will line up to take on the classic distance with a total prize fund available of a whopping €3000.

Ray Flynn 5k Night Run
This chip-timed mass participation run will follow the same town centre lap as the Mile with an extra section on the flat Canal pathway. The first 300 registered entries will receive a bespoke finisher medal. A Ray Flynn 5k Night Run race t-shirt may also be purchased during online registration.

Primary Schools 1k
Perfect for younger runners, this shorter event will take in the same town centre lap as the Mile.

Other Information

Registration / number collection will be on the race evening from 5.30pm at the Longford Athletics Centre, St. Mel’s College, Longford N39 XP92. Car access is by the main St. Mel’s College avenue entrance only with parking available on the College grounds..

Held in conjunction with the Longford Town Night-Time Economy initiative and with support from O’Boyle & Co. Accountants, join us on 11 October to mark over four decades of Ray’s status as Ireland’s fastest-ever miler.

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Robert HEWISON