Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association
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Flagstaff Race

Fri 29 June 2007 - Ian Taylor

The fourth round of the NI Championship takes place this Sunday over the Flagstaff to Carlingford route. The race starts at 11 am but registration is from 10 am onwards in Carlingford, with a bus to the start at about 10:30. As the race is a long category event you should come with appropriate gear, map and compass. The weather forecast suggests heavy showers and cloud so be prepared to use what you carry!

Current records are held by Deon McNeilly (1:27:25) and Shileen OKane (2:02:04) but no one has been near these times recently. In the very poor visibility of 2006 only local runners Kris Muldoon & Don Travers were under 2 hours.

After three events leading championship contenders are Deon McNeilly & Des Woods, equal on 297 points, followed by Neil Carty in 295 points, Steve Cunningham & Richard Cowan. Fiona Maxwell has maximum points in the ladies, followed by Alwynne Shannon (297) & Stephanie Hambling. With many athletes recovering from Br Championship events or resting prior to the European Championships, the competition is wide open & provides a good opportunity to pick up points. The event is also 8th in the Grand Prix series with three more races in August & September.

Full race & route details are available from the "next race" box on the web pages.