Published: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 4:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 5:17 PM

Wayne Reid (left) pictured with Gerry Duffy after the Athlone Flatline Half Marathon. More photos from the event appear in this week's Westmeath Independent.

First Athlone Half Marathon a huge success

Published: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 4:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 5:17 PM

The first ever Athlone Half Marathon (the Flatline) proved to be hugely successful last Saturday. Some 710 people registered to take part in the run, which started from St Aloysius College. See this week's Westmeath Independent for full coverage, including the results and times of all participants.

Published: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 4:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Sep 2012, 5:17 PM

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