The Annual Hugo Smith 5k, organised by Ferbane AC
The Annual Hugo Smith 5k, organised by Ferbane AC
The annual Hugo Smith Memorial 5K road race is almost upon us. We are asking all those intending to take part to pre-register online at the following link to avoid delays at race registration. Online registration will remain open until 6:30pm on Friday 8 May.
**THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT TO NOTE – PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PARK, TO REGISTER IF REQUIRED AND TO GET TO THE START LINE BEFORE 7:20PM AS THE RACE WILL START ON TIME**
Parking is available in Ferbane Business Park R42 YP98. On the day registration and race number collection will be in foyer area of the Food Campus Offices (large office building) on the lefthand side of the entrance to Ferbane Business Park from 6pm to 7:10pm on Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE BALLYCUMBER ROAD BETWEEN FERBANE GAA AND THE BUSINESS PARK!
Toilet facilities and warm up areas are available in the Business Park which is approx. 5/8 minutes from the start line. The race starts on the Ballycumber road approximately 400m from the Business Park entrance. Please allow yourself sufficient time to get from the Business Park to the start line. The race will start at 7:30pm sharp.
Refreshments will be served in the Ferbane Food Campus offices after the race. Presentation of prizes will be made at approx. 11am. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st €100; 2nd €70; 3rd €50 – Male and Female. 1st O40 €50; 1st O45 €50, 1st O50 €50; 1st O60 €50, 1st O70 €50 – Male and Female. 1st Junior Male & Female €30. As the race is chip-timed, your result will be immediately after you cross the finish line, and full results will be available online soon after the race ends on popupraces.ie.
