The route for the handicap has been confirmed and is detailed below.

The race will begin close to the Harbour House Inn.  The course follows the traditional 5 mile route along South and Central Promenade passing O’Hare’s Bars (great food at competitive prices!!), through the lights, past the Anchor and turning left into Tullybrannigan. Rather than turning into Shan Slieve Drive the route stays on the Tullybrannigan Road towards the Mace shop.  Take a right before the shop onto Slievecorragh Avenue and follow to the end before turning right onto Slievenamaddy Avenue.  Follow this back round to the junction of the Bryansford Road (do not take the left onto Spelga Avenue).  Athletes should cross to the left side of the road before the right turn to allow athletes coming the opposite direction right of way.  At the end of the road turn left and cross to the right side of the road, moving towards the Tennis courts.  Proceed to the mini-roundabout at Bryansford Avenue.  Follow Bryansford Avenue to the traffic lights and make a left heading for the Castlewellan Road.  Continue along past the Mourne Observer, Carlisle’s and past Teaco.  The finish is at the big stone marking the entrance to the building site, just past the 40mph speed limit sign.

Athletes will be sent out at 30 second intervals starting with the least quickest and each runner should record their own time as we may not have a timekeeper.

Meet as usual at 6:30pm at the Newcastle Centre on Tuesday.  See you all there.

As Deon did not know that there was a visit To Exotikka last time, I am making it clear that there will be a table booked for 8:30pm (though I suspect he will not be allowed to go this time either)!