Perfect day for Sarah Swaine Memorial Run 2019

There were 250 registered runners in today's second annual Sarah Swaine Memorial Run in Kilcullen, writes Brian Byrne.

In a festive atmosphere and taking advantage of perfect running conditions, the first contestant home in the 10K did the circuit in 0:37:06, while the first 5K runner home completed it in 0:15:56.

The winner of the 5K race, which had 180 entrants, was Shane Coffey of Naas AC, from Conor Tiernan of Hyper speed and No 1 Fitness, Jeff Delaney of No 1 Fitness, Michal Zielinski of No 1 Fitness, and Craig Holman. The first women entrants home were Maria Cuddy of Portlaoise AC, Sandra Fitzpatrick, Claire Brady of Newbridge AC, Lisa Donlan of Newbridge AC, and Mary Egan.

The winner of the 10K was Damian Burke, from Jacek Latala, Eugene Kavanagh, Derek Brannigan, and Emma Boland of Newbridge AC. Following Emma in the women's race were Helen Murphy, Paula Guinan, Rachel Dunphy, and Joanne McEntaggart.

The event is run in memory of Sarah Swaine who passed away in January 2016 at the age of 19 after battling cancer. The proceeds this year will go to the children's cancer charity Aoibheann's Pink Tie.

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