Mick Kearney reports: Race Report: McDonald Cup 4 Miles – Morton Stadium Santry. Stephen Doyle wins the McDonald Cup. Thursday 23 April 2026
The Clonliffe Harriers Grand Prix Series continued Thursday night 23 April 2026 at Morton Stadium. On this occasion, it was the McDonald Cup 4 Mile race on the famous Morton Track.
A total of 55 athletes took part. To accommodate the large number two separate races were held. Both races were eagerly contested. Race 1 had 30 runners and Race 2 had 25 runners.
Grand Prix Result – Stephen Doyle wins the McDonald Cup
On this occasion, the McDonald Cup was won by a very popular and well-deserved athlete Stephen Doyle. In second place was David Murphy. Mick Bermingham was third. All three received their race prizes from race sponsor Fergal O’Shea.
Fastest times
The fastest time of the night, 0:21:44 was recorded in Race 1 by Sean Doran. The fastest lady on the night was Peigi Allen, also in Race 1 with a time of 0:26:54. In Race 2 Mick Bermingham had the fastest time of 0:27:41. The fastest lady was Aideen O’Connor in 0:28:50.
A big thank you to our race sponsor Fergal O’Shea. The Grand Prix Committee would like to thank all the Club coaches and athletes who facilitated the holding of the race. The Committee would also like to thank the club members who officiated the night or arranged refreshments.
Results
Next Race
Our next event is the Clonliffe2 Miles, the longest running club race. While this is a club race and fun run, it has been part of the Grand Prix for a number of years now. The venue is Glasnevin on Wednesday May 6th, 2026, at 7.45pm. the race is chip timed and each runner receives an iconic tee shirt. The race starts at Met Eireann on Glasnevin Hill and finishes in the John Kavanaghs the Gravediggers (Sponsors) in Prospect Square, Glasnevin.
The link for entries is https://eventmaster.ie/event/kG66CK2TA2.
The Grand Prix Committee is encouraging Grand Prix runners to enter the race or alternatively to officiate on the 2-mile course on the night.