The launch of the Woodies DIY Half Marathon Challenge incorporating the National Championship of Ireland took place on Thursday, August 4th, in the Office of the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Pat Hayes. The race will take place in Waterford on Saturday 3rd September at 1pm. When last hosted by our club in 2008, the event was a huge success and Athletics Ireland have asked us to host the event again this year. Waterford is seen as an ideal venue due to the fantastic facilities; a good flat fast course and we are renowned for our excellent organisational skills when hosting such events so hats off to all our members and helpers.
Speaking at the launch The Mayor thanked Mr Dermot Nagle from Athletics Ireland and the local club Waterford AC for bringing the event to Waterford again and remembered fondly the previous event. He said the presence at the launch of the city manager Mr Michael Walsh was an indication of the level of support there for hosting such big events in Waterford. He was delighted to hear that Athletics Ireland through Waterford AC will work with the City Council to make the Half Marathon National Championships a successful mass participation event in Waterford for the next few years.
The event coincides with the start of the Harvest Festival in Waterford and organisers are offering a discounted rate of two tickets for €35 for any participants of the Half marathon who want to attend the concert in Waterford on the night of the half marathon. Among others the line up includes The Stunning and the Saw Doctors.
The race is open to Fun Runners as well as competitive athletes and more information about entering the Half Marathon can be found on www.athleticsireland.ie with more information about things to do and places to stay for the weekend of September 3rd can be found on www.discoverwaterford.ie as well as Harvest festival activities on www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie.
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