576 people tackled 5km and 10km routes along the Curraheen River Walk in Bishopstown, finishing on the CIT Athletics Track.
![EEXX sport 16/10/2016. Participants on the line for the start of the 5km Rebel Run at CIT on Sunday 16th October 2016. Two race distances were available, a 5km and a 10km road race option. The Rebel Run was organised by Cork Sports Partnership, LeisureWorld Bishopstown and Cork Institute of Technology CIT. VIDEO AVAILABLE WITH THIS. Pic; Larry Cummins]()
Participants on the line for the start of the 5km Rebel Run at CIT on Sunday. Pic; Larry Cummins
The inclusion of a 5km fun event last year to increase participation across different levels proved a great success and 147 people took it on this year.
![EEXX sport 16/10/2016. Bweeng Trailblazers Janet Dales, Nicole and Gary O'Donovan and Carmel Geaney taking part in the Rebel Run at CIT on Sunday 16th October 2016. Two race distances were available, a 5km and a 10km road race option. The Rebel Run was organised by Cork Sports Partnership, LeisureWorld Bishopstown and Cork Institute of Technology CIT. VIDEO AVAILABLE WITH THIS. Pic; Larry Cummins]()
Bweeng Trailblazers Janet Dales, Nicole and Gary O’Donovan and Carmel Geaney taking part in the Rebel Run at CIT on Sunday.Pic; Larry Cummins
The main event attracted healthy competition, with Alan O’Shea from Bantry AC crossing the line first, followed by Anthony Mannix from Leevale and Tony Kelleher from Togher AC. The first three females to cross the line were Grainne O’Donnell, Dolores Duffy and Julie Kenneally.
![EEXX sport 16/10/2016. Top four males in the 10km race; Winner Alan O'Shea, Bantry AC; 2nd Anthony Mannix, Leevale; 3rd Tony Kelleher, Togher AC and Kieran McKeown, Watergrasshill AC at the finish. Rebel Run at CIT on Sunday 16th October 2016. Two race distances were available, a 5km and a 10km road race option. The Rebel Run was organised by Cork Sports Partnership, LeisureWorld Bishopstown and Cork Institute of Technology CIT. VIDEO AVAILABLE WITH THIS. Pic; Larry Cummins]()
Winner Alan O’Shea, Bantry AC; 2nd Anthony Mannix, Leevale; 3rd Tony Kelleher, Togher AC and Kieran McKeown, Watergrasshill AC at the finish. Pic; Larry Cummins
This year a special prize was given in memory of Eithne Lydon Hammond who sadly passed away during 2016. Ms Lydon Hammond was a valued colleague of the Cork Sports Partnership and CIT. This prize was given to Noreen Ring who finished in 42nd position in the 5km event.
