St Brigid's AC road race this evening

St Brigid’s Athletic Club will host the Oldcastle 5k road race and fun run this evening with the start scheduled for the centre of the town at 8pm.

This event has grown in popularity and a large entry is expected although the weather conditions could impact on the number of participants in the fun run.

The winners of the men’s and ladies’ races will each receive the Oldcastle 5K Shield and there will be prizes in each category.

A junior race will start at 7.30pm.

The event has an AAI permit and will be chip-timed.

Online entries at myrunresults.com and more information at www.stbrigidsathleticclub.com

The Meath Chronicle will cover this evening's race and will feature results and photographs in next week's edition plus an update on www.meathchronicle.ie this evening.