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First three home in the Womens 10k, 2nd, Julie Bradshaw; 1st, Ellen Moran; 3rd, Eimear O Leary. Pic: Amayo Photography
The Westport Marathon races were another huge success last weekend, with local man Brendan Conway going back to back in the full Marathon event and Westport native Ellen Moran again winning the women's 10k.
Despite the challenges posed by the windy weather at Westport, this did not deter the nearly 3,000 participants that took part in the second running of the 10k, Half and Full Marathon event, which attracts runners from all over Ireland and beyond who come to challenge themselves in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Participants get to experience breath-taking views of Clew Bay along the rugged coastline with the presence of Croagh Patrick all along the route.
Conway has a finishing a time of 2:48:54 in the Full Marathon. 1st female over the line was Deirdre Martin from Leitrim coming in at a time of 3:09:49.
The first three home in the Mens Full Marathon, from left: 3rd, Colin James; 1st, Brendan Conway; 3rd, Patrick Trimble. Pic: Amayo Photography
Taking the number one spot in the Mens Half Marathon in a record breaking time of 1:06:24 was Mayo man Hugh Armstrong. Aisling O Connor, a native from Kildare, took 1st prize in the Womens Half Marathon.
Our 10k competitors didn’t waste time with Kildare man John Regan racing across the finish line in a record time of at 00:34:14. 1st lady Ellen Moran emulated Conway by taking a top prize for the second year running, with an amazing time of 34:59 in the 10k.
Westport Marathon are delighted to have Mayo Roscommon Hospice as the charity partner for this year. Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation exists to fund palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families in County Mayo and County Roscommon. The Foundation affirms life, respecting the uniqueness of each individual, by caring and supporting to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families living with life-threatening illnesses. The Service enables patients to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort and dignity. The Palliative Care Service is provided free of charge to all.
A full list of results from this year's three races is available free in the print version of this week's Mayo News.
See a Gallery of pics from the event on www.mayonews.ie
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