Calling U/20 men and women middle distance athletes. Are you interested in seeking places in this year’s mile races at Morton Games on Friday, July 12 ? If so please contact us by email juniormiles.mortongames@gmail.com.

The entry standard for men is a 1500 time of sub 4.13 and for women sub 4.55.

These U/20 races provide a wonderful opportunity for Ireland’s young athletes to experience an international athletics meet. It is an experience which undoubtedly is going to assist in their development into senior athletes.

Both men and women’s U/20 mile races are generously sponsored by the Jerry Kiernan Foundation. Jerry Kiernan was a life member of the promoting club of Morton Games, Clonliffe Harriers. The foundation was founded in 2021 with the aim of continuing Jerry’s lifelong work of supporting promising young athletes. Morton Games are delighted that once again the foundation will be supporting Morton Games through its support of the young athletes competing in these U/20 miles.

Returning to defend his Morton U/20 mile title is Sean Cronin (Clonliffe Harriers) and in the women’s U/20 mile Willowfield Harriers sisters Lucy and Kirsti Foster, 2nd and 3rd in 2023 are confirmed starters.

We look forward to hearing from athletes and/or their coaches who are interested in seeking places on the start lines at this year’s meet. Contact us by email juniormiles.mortongames@gmail.com with your name, club, date of birth and 1500 PB.

It is expected that all places will fill up rapidly, so the strong advice is do not delay but email today.