The 24th Annual Balla 10k race takes place at 7pm on Saturday July 23.
 
It’s a race with a great tradition which has attracted top class fields over the years. 
 
Brendan Conwell (Mayo AC) has organised the event every year since it started in 1992. He welcomes you all, especially athletic clubs, Fit4life and other running groups.  
 
It is an AAI permitted event through Mayo AC over a one lap course, with a classic finish down the main street of the village.
 
The 10k is also a Target Race for Mayo AC members in their 2016 Vodafone C&C Cellular Club League.
 
The Shebeen 2k race for boys and girls (under sixteen on race day) 2k starts at 6:30pm. Entry €5.
 
Race registration will be at Balla Secondary School (about 500 metres from race start/finish) on race day from 5 to 6:45pm 
 
Entry fee for 10k is €15.
 
Changing/showers/refreshments/presentation and parking at Balla Secondary School.
 
Prize structure (all cash prizes):
 
Men and Women
Top 3 finishers
Top 2 over 40, over 50
First under 23
 
Two Team prizes – Athletic Clubs:  first Men’s and Women’s AC team based on the combined times of their top 3 finishers.
 
Event information from Organiser Brendan Conwell: 087 2941227.