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L-R: Sebastian Hansen, Saketh Ravuluri, Paul Campbell, Ella Campbell, Rebecca Fleming, Rachael Yorke, Dee Ni Chearbhaill, Gillian Earley, Isabelle Cairns, Eamon Power

It’s that time of year again, graded track and field events along with iconic annual events such as the St. Coca’s 5k, Clonee 10k and Roscommon Harriers 10-mile road races, all conducted in sweltering conditions.

The 6th Dublin graded track and field meet of the season took place on Wednesday evening at the Morton Stadium in Santry in warm conditions. Rachael Yorke ran in the women’s grade C 1500m, placing 2nd in 5:12.61, whilst in the men’s series, Enda Clarke placed 3rd in 4:12.03 in the grade B race. Gary Park took 7th spot in 4:56.02 in the first heat of the grade D event, whilst Brendan Glynn placed 12th in 6:06.15 in the second heat.

Maria Cornado ran in the women’s 400m grade D race, placing 4th in 71.67, whilst, in the field, Daniel Murphy won the junior hammer event (B standard) and throwing the 5kg hammer 54.31m with the 4th of 6 throws.

There was another BHAA road race on Tuesday evening. This was the Marsh 5k that took place on an undulating loop around Donomore Green south of Tallaght. In a field of 91, Joe Walsh placed 4th in 18:19, followed by Karl Walsh (10th in 19:06), Sharon Woods (41st overall and 3rd female finisher in 23:01) and Emma O’Mahony (57th overall, 6th female finisher and 1st F40).

On Thursday, a few members made the trip, always a challenge in rush hour, to Clonee on the border of Counties Meath and Dublin. One or two decided not to race because of it being the hottest day of the year so far. Those that did, found the going challenging. In a field of 510, Killian Lynskey placed 88th in 41:45, followed by Eddie Nugent (120th in 43;47) and Robbie Moore (297th in 54:01). Then, the following evening, we had more takers for the St. Coca’s 5k, in slightly cooler conditions, but of course a shorter distance.

At least 24 Crusaders joined the field of 518 in Kilcock, Co. Kildare for the race, held on a reasonably fast course and notable for having km markers that descend from 5k to the finish. The contingent was led home by Brian O’Kelly (12th in 14:57 and possibly given 1st M40 as the podium featured two of his age category). Brian was followed by Conor Kilkenny (44th in 15:55), Sebastian Hansen (45th in a PB time of 15:57), John Mulvihill (56th in 16:27), Brian Regan (63rd in a PB time of 16:40) and Ciarain Kelly (87th in 16:58).

Further back and nursing a slight injury came Joe McDermott (117th in 17:31) and Joe was followed by Paddy Gaynor (128th in 17:32). Next came Doireann Hughes (202nd and 23rd in 18:46) and she was followed by Rachael Yorke (275th and 33rd in 20:10), Gill Earley (283rd and 38th in 20:20) alongside Miriam Logan (284th and 39th in 20:18), Saketh Ravuluri (293rd in 20:22), Phelim Murray (301st in 20:38), Isabelle Cairns (302nd and 43rd in 20:44), Bex Fleming (313th and 49th in 21:00), Dee Ni Chearbhaill (354th and 65th in 21:45), Eamon Power (407th in 23:35), Paul Campbell (431st in 24:35) along with his daughter Ella (433rd and 107th in 24:19), Michelle English (478th and 130th in 27:40), Carina Davidson (482nd and 133rd in 27:44), Paul E. Kelly (502nd in 29:18) and Helen Finucane (508th and 150th in 29:32).

We had at least 5 Crusaders take part in the 505-strong Roscommon Harriers 10-miler. Again, in warm conditions, Ronan Smith placed 40th in 66:47, followed by Áine Kenny (59th and 10th in 70:56), Triona Quill (96th and 22nd in 75:04), Richard Kavanagh (210th in 85:21) and Kate Murray (384th and 176th in 1:40:00).

In the hills last week, a field of 145 contested the “Not the Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum” 8.5k, organised by IMRA. On a course with a climb of 180m, Gavan O’Doherty was our sole entrant, placing 48th in 46:46.

Onto the parkrun results for this week. Ciara Regan was a first finisher in Poolbeg on Saturday morning, placing 9th overall in 19:27. Ciara was headed by Simon Kenny (6th in 18:52) and then followed in the field of 248 by Tim O’Donnell (15th in 20:54), John Lohan (25th in 22:05), Zlatko Kulic (26th in 22:07), Daniel Littlewood (36th in 22:49), Franky Keane (45th in 23:20), Sharon Woods (52nd and 5th in 23:48), Eamon MacFhionnlaoich (56th in 23:59) and Kabir Sala (60th in 24:02). Further back came Juliane Frydenlund (101st and 21st in 26:42), followed by Thomas Vogée (105th in 26:47), Louise O’Riordan (116th in 28th in 27:16), Josie Ward (136th and 41st in 28:07), Iseult Ni Chuinneagain (143rd and 44th in 28:20), Fanny Trébouet (186th and 66th in 31:15), Maureen McGinley (196th and 70th in 32:18), Imogen Guinness (205th and 77th in 33:08) and Tara Murphy, tailwalking.

Sarah Lyons was another first finisher, this time in Aylesbury in the UK, where she placed 9th overall in 20:50 in a field of 141. Kathryn Tomkins found herself on the podium in Gorey, where, in a field of 171, she placed 11th and 3rd in 21:50, whilst, Laura O’Malley placed 20th and 2nd in the 94-strong field in Letterkenny. Meanwhile, in St. Anne’s with its field of 473, Daniel Toal placed 6th in 18:09, followed by Mikel Crisostomo (28th in 19:52), Bo Chicoine (223rd in 27:40) and Aisling O’Riordan (323rd and 95th in 31:17), whilst Daniel Lowe took 11th spot alongside 212 other runners in Dodder Valley. Daniel’s time was 21:29.

Myles Nolan joined 51 other participants in Inch Beach, where he placed 8th in 23:34, whilst Paul F. Kelly took 21st place in Tramore, Waterford in a field of 114. Kev Moore and Mary Donnelly ran once again Bushy Park, where Kev placed 8th in 1951, followed by mary (38th and 7th in 23:19). Alongside them in the field of 319 came Garret Dunne (105th in 26:49) and Natalie McEvoy (257th and 86th in 33:36).

In Shanganagh, with its field of 323, David Carter placed 6th in 19:50, followed by John O’Donnell (16th in 21:08), Fiona Shine (130th and 29th in 27:10), Órlaith de Burca (180th and 54th in 29:29), Lisa Shine (263rd and 97th in 34:52) and Máirín Shine (264th and 98th in 35:08). Darina Scully ran alongside 111 other runners in Avondale Forest, placing 39th and 9th in 28:20, whilst, in Tolka Valley Park, with its field of 46, Anna Shine ran 29:18 for 22nd and 9th spots, followed by Maria Pertl (29th and 12th in 31:29. Lorraine McMahon ran with 56 other participants in Illanmanaugh where she placed 22nd and 11th in 30:03, whilst Brendan Glynn joined a field of 277 in Donabate where he placed 107th in 26:24. Mairead Cashman placed 239th and 80th in 31:52 in a field of 315 in Malahide, whilst, in Cabinteely, Niall O’Connell ran 23:15 for 19th spot in a field of 211. Niall was followed by Kevin Kenny (108th in 30:02) and Carina Davidson (129th and 33rd in 31:34).

Finally, two of our UK exiles, Aidan Hudner placed 63rd in 24:35 in the field of 335 in Pollok in Glasgow and Thom Martini ran 37:05 for 94th spot in Alton Water, whilst two of our exiles in Australia also ran. Kris Ryan took on Paradise Point again, placing 103rd and 22nd in a field of 374, whilst Christina Campbell ran in the Lake Claremont parkrun, placing 47th and 11th in a field of 72 and a time of 29:17.
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BHAA Marsh 5k (91)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Aidan Jones 1 00:17:16
25 Elaine De Courcy 1 00:21:26
Crusaders AC runners
4 Joe Walsh 00:18:19
10 Karl Walsh 00:19:06
41 Sharon Woods 00:23:01 (3)
57 Emma O’Mahony 00:25:13 (6)
Full results here: https://members.bhaa.ie/results/race/552
St. Coca’s AC 5k (518)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Chiptime
1 Jonas Stafford 1 00:14:09
Danielle Donegan 1 00:15:44
Crusaders AC runners
12 Brian O’Kelly 00:14:57
44 Conor Kilkenny 00:15:55
45 Sebastian Hansen 00:15:57 (PB)
56 John Mulvihill 00:16:27
63 Brian Regan 00:16:40 (PB)
87 Ciarain Kelly 00:16:58
117 Joe McDermott 00:17:31
128 Patrick Gaynor 00:17:32
202 Doireann Hughes 00:18:46 (23)
275 Rachael Yorke 00:20:10 (33)
283 Gillian Earley 00:20:20 (38)
284 Miriam Logan 00:20:18 (39)
293 Saketh Ravuluri 00:20:22
301 Phelim Murray 00:20:38
302 Isabelle Cairns 00:20:44 (43)
313 Rebecca Fleming 00:21:00 (49)
354 Deirdre Ni Chearbhaill 00:21:45 (65)
407 Eamon Power 00:23:35
431 Paul Campbell 00:24:35
433 Ella Campbell 00:24:19 (107)
478 Michelle English 00:27:40 (130)
482 Carina Davidson 00:27:44 (133)
502 Paul E. Kelly 00:29:18
508 Helen Finucane 00:29:32 (150)
Full results here: https://myrunresults.com/events/st_cocas_ac_5k_road_race_2026/6118/results
Clonee 10k (510)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Chiptime
1 Oscar Vandeneijde 1 00:32:57
44 Sofia Chetelat 1 00:38:45
Crusaders AC runners
88 Killian Lynskey 00:41:45
120 Eddie Nugent 00:43:47
297 Robbie Moore 00:54:01
Full results here: https://myrunresults.com/events/clonee_10k_2026/6112/results
Roscommon Harriers 10 miler (505)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Chiptime
1 Sean Tobin 1 00:49:29
6 Sorcha Nic Dohmhnaill 1 00:55:02
Crusaders AC runners
40 Ronan Smith 01:06:47
59 Áine Kenny 01:10:56 (10)
96 Triona Quill 01:15:04 (22)
210 Richard Kavanagh 01:25:21
384 Kate Murray 01:40:00 (176)
Full results here: https://www.popupraces.ie/race/roscommon-harriers-10-miler-2026/
IMRA Not the Wobbly Bridge Rathdrum 8.5k (145)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Barry Minnock 1 00:34:44
23 Niamh Brophy 1 00:42:06
Crusaders AC runner
48 Gavan Doherty 00:46:46
Full results here: https://www.imra.ie/events/results?id=2909
Dodder Valley Parkrun (213) 
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Barry McCartin 1 00:18:26
10 Grainne Black 1 00:21:25
Crusaders AC runner
11 Daniel Lowe 00:21:29
Gorey Parkrun (171) 
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Samuel Power 1 00:19:08
5 |Sonia Redmond 1 00:20:12
Crusaders AC runner
11 Kathryn Tomkins 00:21:50 (3)
Tolka Valley Parkrun (46)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Neil McCormick 1 00:19:58
9 Claire Dowling 1 00:24:14
Crusaders AC runners
22 Anna Shine 00:29:18 (9)
29 Maria Pertl 00:31:29 (12)
Shanganagh Parkrun (323)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Paul McKenna 1 00:18:00
11 Lara Woods 1 00:20:40
Crusaders AC runners
6 David Carter 00:19:50
16 John O’Donnell 00:21:08
130 Fiona Shine 00:27:10 (29)
180 Órlaith de Burca 00:29:29 (54)
263 Lisa Shine 00:34:52 (97)
264 Máirín Shine 00:35:08 (98)
Malahide Parkrun (315)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Douglas Oliveira 1 00:16:55
11 Annette Kealy 1 00:18:51
Crusaders AC runner
239 Mairead Cashman 00:31:52 (80)
Poolbeg Parkrun (248)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 John Durcan 1 00:17:03
9 Ciara Regan 1 00:19:27
Crusaders AC runners
6 Simon Kenny 00:18:52
9 Ciara Regan 00:19:27 (1)
15 Timothy O’Donnell 00:20:54
25 John Lohan 00:22:05
26 Zlatko Kulic 00:22:07
36 Daniel Littlewood 00:22:49
45 Franky Keane 00:23:20
52 Sharon Woods 00:23:48 (5)
56 Eamon MacFhionnlaoich 23:59
60 Kabir Sala 00:24:02
101 Juliane Frydenlund 00:26;42 (21)
105 Thomas Vogée 00:26:47
116 Louise O’Riordan 00:27:16 (28)
136 Josie Ward 00:28:07 (41)
143 Iseult Ni Chuinneagain 00:28:20 (44)
186 Fanny Trébouet 00:31:15 (66)
196 Maureen McGinley 00:32:18 (70)
205 Imogen Guinness 00:33:08 (77)
242 Tara Murphy 00:47:26
Avondale Forest Parkrun (112)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Mick Byrne 1 00:19:19
2 Lara Buck 1 00:20:01
Crusaders AC runner
39 Darina Scully 00:28:20 (9)
Inch Beach Parkrun (52)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Peter McGovern 1 00:20:41
10 Sarah Leahy 1 00:23:48
Crusaders AC runner
8 Myles Nolan 00:23:34
Letterkenny Parkrun (94) 
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Oliver Hill 1 00:17:45
15 Annie Whitton 1 00:25:57
Crusaders AC runner
20 Laura O’Malley 00:26:51 (2)
Tramore Waterford Parkrun (114) 
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Ben Storey 1 00:19:24
6 Jean Murphy 1 00:21:21
Crusaders AC runner
21 Paul F. Kelly 00:24:15
St. Anne’s Parkrun (473)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Michael Brady 1 00:16:13
11 Maire Nic Amhlaoibh 1 00:18:21
Crusaders AC runners
6 Daniel Toal 00:18:09
28 Mikel Crisostomo 00:19:52
223 Bo Chicoine 00:27:40
323 Aisling O’Riordan 00:31:17 (95)
Donabate Parkrun (277)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Conor Ferry 1 00:18:27
20 Aisling Andrews 1 00:20:47
Crusaders AC runner
107 Brendan Glynn 00:26:24
Bushy Parkrun (319)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Stephen Grissing 1 00:18:44
2 Aoife Hyland 1 00:19:32
Crusaders AC runners
8 Kev Moore 00:19:51
38 Mary Donnelly 00:23:19 (7)
105 Garret Dunne 00:26:49
257 Natalie McEvoy 00:33:36 (86)
Illanmanaugh Parkrun (57)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Eoin Casey 1 00:21:59
8 Shakira Garibbo 1 00:26:12
Crusaders AC runner
22 Lorraine McMahon 00:30:03 (11)
Cabinteely Parkrun (211)
Overall place Name Cat. Place Guntime
1 Mark Hanlon 1 00:18:03
10 Claire Curtin 1 00:22:29
Crusaders AC runners
19 Niall O’Connell 00:23:15
108 Kevin Kenny 00:30:02
129 Carina Davidson 00:31:52 (80)

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L-R: Rachael Yorke, Saketh Ravuluri, Sebastian Hansen, Conor Kilkenny, Brian Regan, Ciarain Kelly, Dee Ni Chearbhaill, John Mulvihill, Miriam Logan, Michelle English, Gillian Earley, Phelim Murray, Isabelle Cairns

Eddie Nugent

Áine Kenny

Brendan Glynn

Enda Clarke

Gary Park

Rachael Yorke