The Bohermeen Half Marathon is a firm favourite among Blackrock A.C. members. Traditionally, our members arrange pick up points around Blackrock, Stillorgan, Deansgrange, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Sandyford and beyond. From there they share the journey across the M50 and up the M3, sorting the pins for their race numbers as they go. Soon after leaving the M3, you come to Bohermeen and realise it’s not far to go. The event is well-staffed and there are always plenty of stewards to get you parked. Shuttle buses bring you close to the starting area if you don’t want to jog or walk there.

The half marathon itself is two laps, the first around 11.8km, with the remainder made up in the second lap. In previous years the 10k formed one lap as part of the event. The soup, sandwiches, goody bag and of course the great tech top and medals make it a great day out and well worth the visit. Who’d have thought that the Bohermeen 2020 Half Marathon, which many Blackrock A.C. members attended, would be the last physical race outing we would have for at least another year?

Blackrock A.C. members at the Bohermeen 2020 Half Marathon

This year Bohermeen went virtual with the usual half marathon distance as well as 5k and 10k all being covered.

Bohermeen Virtual Weather

Adverse weather was a usual feature from the past few years. Having had pelting hail just before 2019, heavy rain in 2020, this year it was the strong wind the runners had to contend with. Luckily participants could complete their distance at any point over the course of 6^th to 14^th March, the weather being considerably milder for those who did theirs earlier in the week.

Blackrock A.C. Results

Below is an extract of Blackrock A.C. participants’ results. The full results from the Bohermeen Virtual Half Marathon, 5k and 10k 2021 can be viewed here.

Bohermeen Virtual 5k

Well done Ray Murphy who finished 15^th overall and first in his age category

Bohermeen Virtual 10k

Paddy McCormack was first home from Blackrock A.C., first in his age category and third overall. James Curran was first in his while Imelda Curran and Janel Gleich finished third in their age categories.

Bohermeen Virtual Half Marathon 2021

Congratulations to Rob Asher, Igor Pashchenko and Ted Burke who were the fastest trio home from Blackrock A.C. in the half marathon. As a result, they came second in men’s team standings overall.

Congratulation also to Dorit McCann, Karen McGeough and Deirdre Nally who came sixth in the women’s team standings. Two big results for Blackrock A.C.

Other great performances from Gráinne Grennan and Dermot Hughes who finished second in their age category. Ger O’Toole and Rob Asher finished fourth in theirs while Dorit McCann, Igor Pashchenko and Ted Burke came sixth in their age category.

Well done to everybody who took part and shared their experiences. Hopefully next year we will be on the road to Bohermeen to take part again.

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