Get on your marks for Round the Bridges 10-miler

This year’s race will be held on Thursday the 28 June at 7.30pm. It is an established fixture in the Limavady sporting calendar.The race is run in memory of the late Jude Gallagher who was a coach in Roe Valley Running Club, which went on to be part of Springwell Running Club. The “Round the Bridges” race starts at the Limavady Recreation Club on the Killane Road and is renowned as a fast, flat course, ideal for those looking for a personal best at the distance.

The course is officially certified by Athletics Northern Ireland and this year there will be over £700 in prize money on offer.

As well as serious club runners looking for a good time, the race also attracts those runners who are happy just to complete the distance and enjoy the experience.

The beautiful countryside of Limavady on a summer’s evening is certainly the perfect place to do that! The success of the event is evident in the fact that many runners keep coming back year after year.

Entry forms for the event are available at local sports centres and online entry is available through the Athletics NI website. Entries will also be accepted on the night from 6.00pm and further information is available on the Springwell Running Club website www.springwellrunners.com.