Temporary road restrictions for Mayo mini-marathon
AFTER a two-year break, Castlebar is again getting all geared up to welcome women from all over Ireland and beyond to the Mayo capital for the 16th Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday, May 4.
The mini-marathon, one of the flagship events around Mayo Day 2025, is expected to attract thousands of participants, supporters, family, friends, etc.
Also taking place on the day immediately after the start of the mini-marathon will be the primary schools children’s fun run, which has grown in popularity with hundreds of school children and parents participating.
This year’s mini-marathon celebrates the return of this fantastic showcase event for women's participation in sport and promises once again to be a day to remember, with the 10-kilometre run/walk and 2km mini mini event.
As part of Mayo Sports Partnership's 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 are invited to participate in the It's for Girls Mini Marathon Challenge. All participants have reduced entry of €10 and the girls will receive a finishers medal, t shirt and many more surprises too. Teachers and mentors taking part with the girls can avail of the same entry fee.
With the mini-marathon just days away the anticipation is building. To capture the festival atmosphere, the Mall will incorporate a stage with music, refreshment zone, children’s face painting, cartoon characters, etc.
The mini-marathon will commence at 12 noon followed by the children’s run at 12.05 p.m. from the courthouse, with the Mall open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The organisers ask participants and members of the public to be environmentally friendly and utilise recyclable waste bins on the Mall as well as the race route itself.
Finally with an event of this nature some temporary road closures will be in operation on Sunday, May 4, and again the organisers ask the public and people travelling to the Connaught final to acknowledge these restrictions for the health and safety of all.
Road closures are:
The Mall 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ellison Street 9.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lower Spencer St 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Duke St 12 noon -1 p.m.
Newport Rd to Pound Rd 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Pound Rd 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Gallows Hill 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Newline 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Pontoon Rd to Ballinvilla 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Ballinvilla Road 12 noon - 2 p.m.
(Ballinvilla to Mountgregory)
Mountgregory / Turlough Rd 12 noon - 2.30 p.m.
Staball Hill / Thomas St 12.15 - 2.30 p.m.
Bridge St 12.15 - 2.30 p.m.
Main Street 12.15 - 2.30 p.m.
Note that the road closures will be temporary in nature, following the progress of the participants of the marathon, and delays may be expected. Please comply with instructions of the stewards for health and safety reasons.
It is recommended that visitors to Castlebar town arrive early and park in locations to best enjoy the mini-marathon and other related events.
Participants in the mini-marathon are reminded that the closing date for online entries is today (Monday, April 28). You can enter online at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com. In-person registration will also be available Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, during race number pick up at Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex.
For more information on any of the above contact (086) 0828590 or woiminimarathon@gmail.com.