On Thursday evening 11th June 2026, the annual 10,000m Club Championship and Grand Prix track race was held in Morton Stadium. For many years, this Championship race has been sponsored by the late Pat Bonass. The race is now held in his memory. Pat was a life member of Clonliffe having joined in 1971.
Pat was a founding member of the Clonliffe Harriers Grand Prix Series back in 2001, a series which revitalised many of the club races, giving club athletes a new sense of purpose and a year long racing series on the road, track, and country. Thursday night’s event was a fitting tribute to his memory.
10,000m Club Championship – Race Result
A total of 47 runners competed in this year’s event. The weather conditions were unseasonally windy on the night. The race was full of energy and excitement as all 47 took on the 25 laps. Maurice Ahern got the runners underway at 7.50 pm.
From the outset, Lee Duddy took the lead. Running with great composure, Lee took full command of the race after 5 laps and from there powered ahead to take first place in a time of 0:34:10. Matt Glitz chased hard to secure second place. Mick McMahon rounded out the top three with an equally strong performance.
The women’s race produced a thrilling finish with Aisling Andrews and Aideen O’Connor crossing the line together in a dramatic tie for first place. Orla Deighan followed closely behind to take third place.
Men’s 10000m Club Championship
- Lee Duddy
- Matt Glitz
- Mick McMahon
Women’s 10000m Club Championship
- (Tie) – Aisling Andrews and Aideen O Connor
3. Orla Deighan
Results:
10000m Grand Prix Result
The 10,000m is the 6th race in the current Grand Prix Series. The winner on this occasion and running a fine race was Ger Walsh. In second place was Aideen O’Connor with Alex Eustace was in third place.
- Ger Walsh – 66 points
- Aideen O’Connor – 65 points
- Alex Eustace – 64 Points
Post race prizegiving
Noel Guiden and Ciara O’Regan Clonliffe’s respective Captains were in attendance to present the Championship prizes. A delighted Lee Duddy received the Pat Bonass Memorial Trophy from Ciara O’Regan. An equally delighted Aideen O’Connor was presented with first prize in the Club Championship.
Pamela Cooper presented the Grand Prix prizes to Ger Walsh, Aideen O Connor and Alex Eustace.
A big thank you to all those who took part in the 10,000 and those that officiated on the night. Thanks also to Paddy Tuite and Gladys Cooper for the welcome post-race refreshments.
Morton Games
The Morton Games takes place on Friday evening 10 July 2026. This is a unique opportunity to see top-class International Athletics right here in Morton Stadium.
Upcoming Grand Prix Races to look forward to this Summer
| Date | Day | Event | Distance | Location |
| 25-Jun | Thursday | Middlesex Cup | 5000m | Morton Stadium |
| 16-Jul | Thursday | Byrne Cup | 1500m | Morton Stadium |
| 30th July | Thursday | R Barr Trophy | 800m | Morton Stadium |
| 6-Aug | Thursday | Pat O Hara Cup | 3000m | Morton Stadium |
| 20-Aug | Thursday | Cooper/Lawler Plate | 5km | Morton Stadium |
| 3-Sep | Thursday | Joe Cooper Memorial | Mile | Morton Stadium |