Craughwell 10
Important Announcement
The 2023 Race Director, Brian Matthews brings the following important announcement:
The Committee have decided to postpone the race this year from its traditional March date. We would like to make this year’s race a special event and need some more time to work with! At present it’s looking like early September. Apologies for any inconvenience and stay tuned for an exact rescheduled date!
Brian Matthews – 2023 Race director
If you have any questions – please contact Brian at 087-0501633
Each year on the Sunday after Paddy’s day, Craughwell Athletic Club hosts a celebration of road running that is the Craughwell 10-Mile Road Race! This race was established in 2010 heavily inspired by our beloved and sadly-missed Ballycotton 10. On a rural course that is fair and flat by West of Ireland standards men and women of all ages and abilities battle it out to see who can make it to the famous scones as quickly as possible! There is now also a 10k option for those of the metric persuasion!
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Results
Past results of the Craughwell 10 Mile can be found below. Like the rest of the world, the race was paused in 2020 and 2021!
| Year | Male Winner | Female Winner | Result Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Aaron Brennan (52:46*) | Neasa De Búrca (62:17) | 10Mile 10k |
| 2019 | Kevin Mooney (55:17) | Catherine Thornton (67:11) | 10Mile 10k |
| 2018 | Matt Bidwell (56:22) | Jane Ann Meehan (61:55) | View Results |
| 2017 | John Whirskey (58:52) | Laura Shaughnessy (57:59*) | View Results |
| 2016 | Matt Bidwell (52:56) | Sarah Collins (64:51) | View Results |
| 2015 | Mick Clohisey (49:29) | Jane Ann Healy (60:18) | View Results |
| 2014 | Mick Clohisey (50:14) | Paula Prendergast (64:37) | View Results |
| 2013 | Mick Clohisey (51:16) | Eilish Kelly (57:44*) | View Results |
| 2012 | Barry Minnock (52:36) | Pauline Curley (58:54) | View Results |
| 2011 | Sean Connolly (49:12*) | Pauline Curley (58:59) | View Results |
| 2010 | Gerry Ryan (50:35) | Pauline Curley (59:45) | View Results |
The Record Holders!
Though both the records were set on the old route, the new route has less elevation if anything so the records haven’t been reset. At time of writing, the fastest on the new course are Kevin Mooney 55:17 and Laura Shaughnessy 57:59.
Mick Clohisey and Pauline Curley each have the title of triple champions!
Laura Shaughnessy won the race outright in 2017 beating all the men and women – a rare occurrence in athletics and a moment to be celebrated!
Photo Archive
The talented John O’Connor, himself a Craughwell resident and fine athlete with a 51 minute 10-miler to his credit – is the archivist for much of Galway Athletic History. The Craughwell 10 is no exception – enjoy the links to his exceptional albums from the different years below! Thank you John for all you do!
- 2022 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4] [Set5] [Set6] [Set7]
- 2019 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4] [Set5]
- 2018 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4]
- 2017 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4] [Set5] [Set6] [Set7]
- 2016 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4]
- 2015 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3]
- 2014 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4]
- 2013 [Launch] [Phillip Magnier Set]
- 2012 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4] [Set5] [Set6]
- 2011 [Set1] [Set2] [Set3] [Set4] [Set5] [Set6]
- 2010 [Set1] [Set2]
A selection of iconic Craughwell 10 moments are captured below!
Route
The course changed in 2017 due to the motorway construction and a collapsed bridge, however we liked the new route so much that we are sticking with it!.
Latest Craughwell 10 News
- Craughwell 10 Race Day Details 2022
Race number collection: If you opted for postage your race number was posted on the 10th/11th of March so it should be with you within a few days. If you opted to collect your race number will be available for collection from 08.45am to 9.45am on Sunday, the 20th of March, at our race HQ in St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell. Please arrive early to collect your race number. 10 Mile Race starts at 10.30am. 10km Race starts at 10.45am. There… - Race day informationRace number collection: Your race number will be available for collection from 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Saturday the 23rd of March at St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell OR From 08:30am to 10.30am on race day 24th of March at our race HQ at St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell. Please arrive early to collect your race number. 10 Mile Race starts at 11.00am. 10km Race starts at 11.20am Ample parking in Craughwell village. Please park sensibly. Please obey general rules of the road….
- C10 Safety briefing 2019NB: Participants warming up must do so in a safe and controlled manner. Under no circumstances should participants restrict the free flow of traffic in any way prior to the event. Please note that there are no road closures for this event. All participants must use the LEFT SIDE of the road at all times. All participants must pay particular care to remain on the LEFT SIDE of the main road R349, please obey marshals when crossing road at Rathgorgin(m4)…
- Craughwell 10 Road Race 25/3/18 – Safety BriefingCraughwell 10 Road Race 25/3/18 – Safety Briefing NB: Participants warming up must do so in a safe and controlled manner. Under no circumstances should participants restrict the free flow of traffic in any way prior to the event. Please note that there are no road closures for this event. All participants must use the LEFT SIDE of the road at all times. All participants must pay particular care to remain on the LEFT SIDE of the main road R349,…
- Race Day Information for the Craughwell 10 Mile & 10 KM – Sunday 25th March 2018Race number collection: Your race number will be available for collection from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Saturday the 24th of March at St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell OR From 09.00am to 10.30am on race day 25th of March at our race HQ at at St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell. Please arrive early to collect your race number. 10 Mile Race starts at 11.00am. 10km Race starts at 11.20am Ample parking in Craughwell village. Please park sensibly. Please obey general rules of the…
