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Race to the Starting Blocks of the Bangor 10K

22 August 2008

North Down Borough Council and North Down Athletics Club are encouraging runners of all abilities to get ready for the Bangor 10K Road Race, which hits the streets of the town on Saturday 27 September 2008. This popular race from the 1990s was revived in 2005 and each year since then has attracted hundred of athletes to compete along the course from Bangor Town Hall to Ward Park via Groomsport.

Mayor of North Down, Alderman Leslie Cree, MLA, joined David Seaton Chair, Athletics Northern Ireland, this week to launch the race. He commented, “The Bangor 10K has proved very popular with athletes from home and abroad since it was revived in 2005. The course is flat and allows for a fast and exciting race, which is appealing to both participants and spectators. In the past racers have included Zola Budd, Gerry Curtis and Dave Long, who have gone on to shine at many international athletics meetings, including the Olympic Games. We hope similar talent will be attracted to compete this year and that the number of participants will continue to grow—perhaps even exceeding our most recent record of 500.”

The race starts at noon from the front of Bangor Town Hall on Saturday 27 September and will be run on roads and footpaths (not traffic free), however it will be marshalled and the PSNI will facilitate the management of traffic. The prize fund will provide for all categories of runner, including prizes for teams of three for both men and woman. All finishers will receive a commemorative tee shirt.

Race information is available from Bangor Castle Leisure Centre. Participants can register online by clicking here or on the day from 10.00am at Bangor Castle Leisure Centre where changing facilities will be available. Fees are £8 for Affiliated Club Runners and £9 for Non-Affiliated.

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