Galley Flash Rowing Club 9km Road Race

APR
5
2026
The inaugural Galley Flash 9km Road Race & Walk takes place on Easter Sunday 2026. Starting at the rowing club on Kilkern Lake, the scenic route passes Long Strand beach and the woods of Castlefreke. It's an officially measured course raising funds for the club's underage rowing teams.
Sun 5 Apr 2026
9 kilometers

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Event Overview

The first Galley Flash 9km Road Race & Walk will be held on Easter Sunday, the 5th of April 2026. It is an officially measured and Athletics Ireland accredited 9 km course.

Course Details

The race starts and finishes at the Galley Flash Rowing Clubhouse on Kilkern Lake, in the Rathbarry area on the outskirts of Rosscarbery and Clonakilty in West Cork. The route takes participants along the road by the Long Strand beach and passes through woods in Castlefreke. Parts of the course are described as challenging. Refreshments and a prize-giving will be available at the finish line.

Event Information

The entry fee is €16.50, plus a processing fee. All proceeds go towards purchasing rowing boats for the Galley Flash Underage Rowing teams. The minimum entry age is 15 years old. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Participants who are not registered with Athletics Ireland are required to purchase a €2 One Day Licence during registration; this fee goes directly to Athletics Ireland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

9 km
9km Road Race
9 km
9km Walk