Another busy day for Castlebar as women's mini marathon returns
Castlebar is set for another busy day.
After the success of yesterday's Mayo Day, the county town hosts the Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon today.
The mini marathon will commence from the Courthouse at 12 noon followed by the children’s run at 12.05 p.m., with the Mall open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s mini marathon celebrates the return, after two years, of this fantastic showcase event for women's participation in sport and promises to be a day to remember.
The 10-kilometre run/walk and the 2km Mini Mini event is being co-organised by the Western People, Mayo Sports Partnership and Mayo County Council.
It is recommended that visitors to Castlebar town arrive early and park in locations to best enjoy the mini marathon and other related events.
Taking place also on the day immediately after the start of the mini marathon will be the Mini Mini Primary Schools Children’s Fun Run, which has grown in popularity with hundreds of school children and parents participating.
The 10-kilometre run/walk and the 2km Mini Mini event is being co-organised by the Western People, Mayo Sports Partnership and Mayo County Council.
The organisers have announced some temporary road closures will be in operation and members of the public are asked to observe these restrictions in the interest of health and safety.
These are:
The Mall closure 9.30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Ellison Street closure 11.30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lower Spencer Street closure 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 a.m.
Duke Street 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Newport Road to Pound Road 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Pound Road 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Gallows Hill 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Newline 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Pontoon Road to Ballinacarriga 12 noon – 2 p.m.
Ballinacarriga to Ballynew 12 noon – 2 p.m.
Ballynew/Turlough Road 12 noon – 2.30 p.m.
Staball Hill/Thomas Street 12.15 – 2.30 p.m.
Bridge Street 12.15 – 2.30 p.m.
Main Street 12.15- 2.30 p.m.
Road closures will be temporary, following the progress of participants of the marathon, and delays may be expected.
Please comply with instructions of the stewards for health and safety reasons.
As part of Mayo Sports Partnerships Girls Active campaign, a special drive to get more teenage girls participating in the event is being promoted through the It’s for Girls initiative.
Supported by Sport Ireland's Women in Sport programme, all second-level schools in the region have been invited to participate in the It’s for Girls Mini Marathon Challenge.
It’s for Girls aims to get more girls more physically active.
To capture the festival atmosphere, the Mall will incorporate a stage with music, refreshment zone, children’s face painting and cartoon characters.