THE ANNUAL ten miles road race took place in Dungarvan on Sunday last, and there was a large Wexford representation at the popular event.

Ted Flannelly (Slaney Olympic - fresh from his two excellent performances on the previous two Sundays, in Kilmore and Clonmel) was first Wexford man home in a very good 56.03, which saw him place 17th overall. Next home was Myles Gibbons (S.B.R.) who smashed his PB for the distance by running 58.39.

Pádraig Moriarty (S.O.) clocked 59.47, Ger Doyle (S.O.) 61.22, Seán Murphy (United Striders) 61.27, Jason O'Connor (S.O.) 63.36, John Roban (S.O.) 64.51, Billy Reck and Mick Morrissey (both S.O. and both clocked 65.00), Patrick Kennedy (S.O.) 66.39, Bobby Redmond (S.O.) 67.13, Alan McGrath (Gorey A.C.) 71.58, Jason Kenny (S.B.R.) 71.59, Fergus Murphy (S.O.) 72.44, Brendan Dillon (S.O.) 73.04, Dermot Foley (Menapians) 73.30.

Well done to all and to all the other Wexford runners who made up the near 1,000 record entry field.

There was also representation from Athletics Wexford at the annual big five miles road race in Raheny on Sunday last. Paul Gibbons (S.B.R.) had a very eventful race, eventually clocking 29.31, while Eugene Doherty (S.B.R.) stopped the clock at 30.25 (a new PB over the distance and a performance which saw him place second M50). Billy Harpur (S.B.R.) ran 41.42 (which saw him place third in the M65 category).

Ferns running club staged a test run on Wednesday evening last in anticipation of its series of fun runs each Wednesday evening. On a cold and slightly damp night, twelve runners completed three laps of the 'V' in Ferns.

Results: Paul Gibbons 12.17, Tommy McElwaine 12.25, Willie Rossiter 12.37, Paul Holmes 13.56, David Leonard 14.32, Pat Kirwan 15.24, Denis Moynihan 15.33, Brendan Kehoe 16.20, Des Kirwan 16.32, Liam Breen 17.06, Ben Murphy 17.26, Paddy Leacy 17.29.

The series will kick start properly tonight (Wednesday) and all runners, joggers and athletes in the locality are encouraged to participate, with a two miles-plus run easily within everybody's capabilities. Reflective vests must be worn during the race, which is held in a friendly fashion. More information from Luke Kehoe on 087-3222914 or Brendan Kehoe on 086-8237935.

The Fit4life series should be up and running at this stage in Gorey, having started on Monday last, and all in the area and neighbouring townlands are encouraged to come along and join in either the running or walking groups that will take to the roads and paths around Gorey each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.30 p.m. It's an excellent way of losing weight or improving fitness. Anyone interested can contact P.R.O. Mick Redmond on 0872418202.

The Athletics Wexford awards night for 2009 will be held on Wednesday, February 17, in the Stanville Hotel, Barntown. Tickets are ¤12 for all except invited guests and are now available from clubs.

The annual My Sport 10 km. road race will take place on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, and a large field of runners is again expected to assemble in Enniscorthy. Held in the shadow of Vinegar Hill, entrants can either register online or download an entry form at www.mysport.ie, and have the registration process completed before race day.

The 10 km. walk will begin at 1.30 p.m., while the 10 km. race will start at 2 p.m. The race headquarters are located at Shamrocks G.A.A. Complex in Clonhaston, Enniscorthy, and anybody who hasn't pre-registerd can enter on the day from 11 a.m.

There will be tee-shirts for the first 500 entries. Elite athletes should note that there is a course record bonus on offer of ¤500 for the first person to break Sandis Bralitis' mark of 30.32.

For more information on athletics in the county, please log onto www.athleticswexford.com. Anyone who requires further details can contact county P.R.O. Paul Gibbons at bewleysberry@yahoo.co.uk or 087-9004221.

The Athletics Leinster A.G.M. will be held on Thursday, February 18. Congratulations to former D.M.P. athlete Sam Mealy who competed for Athletics Leinster in the I.A.A.F. international crosscountry fixture on Saturday, January 23, at the Greenmount Campus in Antrim. Sam took part in the Under-20 men's race and had a fine run, finishing 15th overall.

The Woodies DIY All-Ireland Intermediate and Masters cross-country championships will be held in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, on Sunday, February 21. Any Wexford athletes thinking of making the long journey for the races should express their interest to members of the County Board in an attempt to form a county team for one or all races.