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Thursday, July 22, 2010
700 take to roads in Maxi Marathon
THE ever-present threat of summer showers did little to curb the enthusiasm of over 700 participants who took part in the first ever Maxi Marathon in Killarney on Saturday.
There was great excitement at the start line when the runners and walkers set off on the demanding 15mile route from Molls Gap to Muckross House.
Organisers had promised the world’s most beautiful road race and it certainly lived up to its billing as the sun shone down on Killarney's lakes and mountains.
Cheers from onlookers rang out at the finish line where weary participants were treated to a massage, Japanese hot tubs and ice baths.
Later participants and supporters enjoyed a fun-filled barbecue and after race party in The Ross in Killarney.
First to cross the finish line was Waterford man Philip Harty with an impressive time of 1:19:34, followed closely by another Waterford runner, John Cleary at 1:20:48. Third place went to Tralee's Eugene McCarthy who completed the 15 miles in 1:25:51.
The undisputed queen of marathon running Lucy Brennan topped off her Cork City Marathon three in a row by coming in first for the ladies with 1:34:58. She was followed by Kenmare’s Maureen Harrington at 1:47:17 and Joan Kerrisk of Ennis in third place with a time of 1:49:15.
Oher competitors included Killarney olympian and world champion walker Gillian O'Sullivan and wheelchair athlete Jerry Forde of Blarney who has completed over 170 marathons to date.
Due to this year’s success, the 2011 Maxi Marathon which partners with the Marie Keating Foundation, has already been confirmed for July 16 next year.
The committee has also announced plans for the Adventure Race Killarney which will take place in September 2011 with the backing of Fáilte Ireland and in association with Outdoors Ireland.
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