The 24th Evening Echo Cork Women's Mini Marathon in association with VHI will take place on Sunday September 18th in Cork City Centre. The 5 mile race promoted by the Cork County athletics is now one of the biggest races in the country and is a major fundraiser for many charities. Last year the race attracted more than 7000 entries and this year even more entries are expected. There is a prize fund of almost €4000 this year which will attract a number of the countries top athletes. There are cash prizes for the first 10 as well as category prizes. First prize is €600. Race entry costs €10. Postal entries are already being accepted. The mini marathon office will be upstairs in Roches Stores in Merchants Quay and will be open from Monday August 29th until Sunday September 11th from 10-4pm with the exception of Sunday September 4th. Once again there will be goody bags for all entrants. Further details about the mini marathon are available on www.corkathletics.org, www.eecho.ie or minimarathon@eircom.net.
