LVAC WL 4/6 Standings
Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Dog Pond, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Race 4 of 6 – Winter League Update 🏃♂️❄️
Race 4 delivered another exciting chapter of the Winter League, further shaping the overall standings and clearly reinforcing the importance of consistency, participation, and strategic racing 📊🔥. With a strong turnout and valuable points on offer, the leaderboard continues to evolve as runners who keep showing up are being rewarded.
Race 4 Results – Scratch Podiums 🏆
Women 5k
🥇 Siobhan Nugent - 22:08
🥈 Lynn Devitt - 22:42
🥉 Orla Gordon - 24:02
Men 10k
🥇 Pierce Geoghegan - 35:11
🥈 Mark Naylor - 37:11
🥉 Simon Monds - 40:42
Winter League Standings – After Race 4 (of 6)
New Race 4 Podium 🏆
🥇 Paul Balfe (166 points)
🥈 Simon Monds (164 points)
🥉 Donal Iremonger (163 points)
Previous Podium (After Race 3)
🥇 Paul Balfe (116 points)
🥈 Simon Monds (114 points)
🥉 Donal Iremonger (113 points)
Race 3 ➜ Race 4 – League Movement 📊
Race 4 reinforced the current shape of the league 🔄. The top three remain unchanged, but the margins are incredibly tight, highlighting how every race and every point now matters. With just a few points separating the podium positions, the pressure is building as the Winter League moves into its decisive stages ❄️🔥.
🚀 Leaders Holding Strong: Paul Balfe continues to lead the league through consistent participation and strong cumulative scoring. Simon Monds remains firmly in second place, while Donal Iremonger continues to show remarkable steadiness to hold onto third.
🔄 Consistency Paying Off: Athletes such as Antonio Lorente, Pat Collins, Joe Cooper, and Eddie McGrath are steadily consolidating their top 10 positions by racing regularly and delivering solid performances, a key strategy in the Winter League format 🧠💪.
Biggest Gains (Race 3 ➜ Race 4)
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📈 Pierce Geoghegan: big improvement following Race 4 participation (+12 places, 35th ➜ 23rd)
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🚀 Neil Duffy: climbed from 14th to 13th (+1 place, 14th ➜ 13th) with another valuable points haul
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🔥 Mark Naylor: surged into the top 15 thanks to a Men’s 10k podium performance (+2 places, 16th ➜ 14th)
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⬆️ Alejandro Cavallo: moved from 18th into the top 15 (+3 places, 18th ➜ 15th)
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🔥 Paddy Doyle: continued his upward momentum (+3 places, 19th ➜ 16th)
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⬆️ Peter Bowe: steady improvement into the top 20 (+3 places, 20th ➜ 17th)
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📈 Joseph Whittle: moved up the table with consistent participation (+8 places, 28th ➜ 20th)
New Faces Since Race 3
Race 4 welcomed several new participants, further strengthening the league and adding fresh competition 👋👏. This race also included a number of guest runners, who took part in the race but do not score Winter League points. Their presence is always very welcome and adds depth and quality to the event 🏃♂️🏃♀️.
🆕 New Winter League Competitors (Scoring Points)
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🆕 Melissa Thompson
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🆕 Conor McAvoy
🎽 Guest Runners (Non-Scoring)
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🎽 Aoife Reilly
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🎽 Christine Roche
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🎽 Linda Spratt
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🎽 John Cullen
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🎽 Eamonn Tilley
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🎽 Colm Tilley
Every new runner adds depth and energy to the Winter League. It is great to see the numbers continuing to grow 💙❄️.
Looking Ahead 🏁
With four races completed, the Winter League is wide open 🔓. The standings clearly show that consistent participation is just as important as standout performances, and with only two races remaining, every opportunity to score points counts.
The next race in the Winter League will be the Avondale Cup, featuring a 5km Road Race for Men and Women with Open Handicap, taking place on Sunday 08/03/2026 at 11:30am. It’s a 2 laps at the Fifteen Acres (South Eastern Loop), Phoenix Park.
Every race counts ❄️🔥So lace up, show up, and keep the Winter League momentum going! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️
Leaderboard LVAC WL 2025-2026 after Race 4 of 6: INFO | PDF | JPG
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