The Carramore 10k is the first race in Mayo AC's 2009 Road Race League, which is sponsored by Vodafone C & C Cellular and supported by Mayo Sports Partnership.

The race is on next Saturday May 16th at 6pm - AAI permit granted. This will the first chance for participants to pick up League points. The Carramore 10k is a firm favourite on the Western athletics calendar - this is the sixth year of the race. The course is fast, one lap, rural. There is a good community spirit and lots of local help in support of the main organiser Christy Heneghan who has been involved in athletics since the 1970s. Once again the race is supported by local business people, PJ and Helena O'Connor. This race has a strong fund-raising tradition. The main charity is the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. To date the event has raised €46,000 for their Palliative Care Service.

Race information and sponsorship cards: Christy Heneghan 087-1259435, the Hospice Office 094-9388666 Carramore is located just off the Claremorris - Hollymount road, and will be signposted at the 'Country Club' public house. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with top club athletes from around the province in contention. Joggers, walkers, beginners - especially those involved in Fit4Life series, are all welcome. The winners last year were John Byrne (Mayo AC) and Regina Casey (GCH).

Entries (€10) will be taken from 4.30pm in the Race HQ at Community Centre. The 10k will start at 6pm. There will be a 4 mile walk, also at 6pm, on a separate course.

Showers available at Carramore GAA.

Refreshments and prizegiving afterwards in race HQ.

Prizes will be:

Men: first three finishers;

First two men o40, o50, o60

1st junior u19.

Women: first three finishers;

First two women o35, o40, o45

1st Junior u19

(All ages as on race day)