Trim AC “Braveheart 5k” 2023 (9th June)

The Trim AC “Braveheart 5k” took place on Friday evening 9th May at the Porchfields in Trim. Since its inception in 2010, the race, which is organised by Trim AC has grown into one of the most popular events in the running calendar. The location and route of the race along the banks of the historic river Boyne is a run back through history. It takes the runners among one of the finest collections of medieval monuments in Ireland. 440 athletes took part this year and conditions were warm and humid throughout the course, with a feature being its challenging off-road tracks. Enda O’Carolan was happy with his run crossing the finish line in 18 minutes 7 seconds, followed shortly after by Susan Glennon in a fine 19:22, the second woman finisher. It was good to see Michelle O’Halloran back to competitive action and she was pleased with a steady 23:30, while also earning the bragging rights at home for the moment with her daughter Siofra O’Halloran finishing behind her in 25:03.