The Lough Lannagh circuit was the setting for the third race in 2017 Mayo AC Vodafone C&C Cellular Summer 5k Series which took place at Castlebar on Tuesday evening last June 6.

The 145 finishers were led home by Shaun McLaughlin (Westport AC) in 16:24,  well clear of Pat Morrison (Mayo AC) in second place in 17:55.

Colette Tuohy (Mayo AC) ran her trademark strong race to win the women’s race in an excellent 19:19. Another formidable masters athlete Angela O’Connor finished second in 20:41, and fifteen seconds faster than her second place finish last year.

Well done to Ann McDonnell who led the organising crew and to all the volunteers who helped. Thanks also Gardai, Order of Malta for their presence.

First three:

Men: 1 Shaun McLaughlin (Westport AC) 16:24,  2, Pat Morrison (Mayo AC) 17:55, 3, Dwayne Flynn (Mayo AC) 18:13

Women 1 Colette Tuohy (Mayo AC) 19:19,  2 Angela O’Connor (Mayo AC) 20:41,  3 Lisa Mulvihill (Ballina AC) 21:23

The fourth Summer Series 5k is at Claremorris next Tuesday June 13, 8pm. Registration online at link on www.mayoac.com and on the night at the Track side office. It’s also a Mayo AC Club League event. All are welcome to run, jog or walk. Full details on www.mayoac.com Events Calendar.