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Notice: Run Killarney Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 17th May 2025 19 Feb 10:46 AM (last month)

The annual Run Killarney Half-Marathon & 10k is coming up this year on Saturday the 17th of May 2025. This event is popular with a lot of runners as it's a scenic route and many use it as a weekend away in Killarney.

Entries and info on the event website... https://runkillarney.com/

Update 19th Feb 2025: Both the half-marathon and 10k are now sold out.

The Half-Marathon starts at 8am while the 10k starts at 9:30am.

From the organisers... "Run Killarney has 2 great races on the same day to suit all levels of fitness:

Run Killarney gives competitors the chance to run one of the world’s most breath taking and scenic routes.  Routes subject to change. 

The races are open to everyone, men and women alike, at all levels of running experience, walkers, newcomers and people who just want a challenge and a great day out.

This is a professionally run event and every effort has been made to ensure that all competitors needs are looked after. 

2025 ROUTES TO BE CONFIRMED"

UPDATE - 29th Jan 2025: Just under 200 places left for the 10k.

UPDATE - 23rd Jan 2025: The Half-Marathon is now sold out.

The race entry includes an event medal as well as dry fit running tops... a long sleeved one for the half and a short sleeved one for the 10k.

Notice: Run Kilkee Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 26th July 2025 13 Feb 6:55 AM (2 months ago)

The popular Run Kilkee Half-Marathon & 10k is coming up this year on Saturday 26th July 2025.

Info and entries here... https://runkilkee.ie/

This is the largest half-marathon in Co Clare and as can be see from the chart below, both the 10k and half are increasing in popularity as more people return year after year and more people find out about the event.

Results & Photos of the Dungarvan 10-mile road race - Sun 2nd Feb 2025 5 Feb 11:26 AM (2 months ago)

Fearghal Curtin of Youghal AC, winner of the 2025 Dungarvan 10m road race

There was another huge turnout for this years John Treacy Dungarvan 10-mile road race with 2840 runners crossing the finish line.

The weather was pretty much ideal for the race and no doubt helped the lead man and woman in setting brand new course records.

Top 10 men & women...

Full results on the MyRunResults website

First place and a new course record for Niamh Allen of Leevale AC with a time of 52m 51s

Photos... Updated Tues 4th Feb 16:21

1) There will be around 1400 photos going up on the Running in Cork Facebook page over the next day or two.

a) Some pre-race photos     

After 1st loop ~1m  b) Album 1 of 3 c) Album 2 of 3 d) Album 3 of 3  

About the 9.5m mark e) Album 1 of 15 f) Album 2 of 15 g) Album 3 of 15 h) Album 4 of 15 i) Album 5 of 15 j) Album 6 of 15 k) Album 7 of 15  l) Album 8 of 15 m) Album 9 of 15 n) Album 10 of 15 o) Album 11 of 15 p) Album 12 of 15 q) Album 13 of 15 r) Album 14 of 15 s) Album 15 of 15 

2) Mick Dooley has a gallery HERE

3) DC Images has a large gallery HERE

4) John Troy has a big gallery HERE

5) MyRunResults has a gallery HERE

6) SportsPhotoIreland has a gallery HERE

Birthday girl Maggie Dunne, 80 last Monday and ran the Dungarvan 10-mile road race today!

Mick Dooley on the other side of the camera lens for a change

Two well known faces on the running scene... Ronan Wogan of MyRunResults and Leevale AC coach and former Olympian Donie Walsh

New running group from Cork...the Ballinora Blazers

A-list celeb Pat Walsh & the Eagle AC crew before the start of the race

Leevale AC coach Donie Walsh with race walkers Kate Veale & John Laste

Results of the Tom Walsh 10k in Co Limerick - Sun 12th Jan 2025 12 Jan 1:25 PM (3 months ago)

There was a big turnout for this years Tom Walsh 10k in Caherconlish, Co Limerick with 416 runners crossing the finish line. As the photo shows above, it was mild and dry for the race which is in marked contrast to all the snow and ice earlier in the week.

Full results HERE

Notice: Tom Walsh 10k race in Caherconlish, Limerick - Sun 12th Jan 2025 10 Jan 2:06 AM (3 months ago)

The entry fee is €25 (& fees) and this includes a dry fit top for the first 500 to enter.

Enter HERE

From the organisers...Tom Walsh 10k & 5 Mile Walk - Our race provides runners with the perfect challange to start off 2025.

Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and famous post race refreshments that make the Tom Walsh 10k race a firm favourite with athletes.

Cheers zones and water stations are located around the course as well as heartbreak hill and the famous downhill finish🏃💨🎽

The map below shows the race route to the south-east of Caherconlish.

The first two miles of the 10k course is on the R513 road which may have some traffic. After that at about 2.3 miles, runners turn off to the left and onto quiet country roads for the rest of the race.

The profile above shows the humps and bumps out on the course. There is a slight pull around the 5 mile mark but this is followed by a downhill finish.

Course video below gives a feel for what the 10k looks like...

Notice: Colligan Woods 5-mile nr Dungarvan - Sun 12th Jan 2025 9 Jan 11:20 AM (3 months ago)

West Waterford AC are organising a 5-mile race in Colligan Woods to the NW of Dungarvan on Sunday 12th January 2025 starting at 12 noon.

Enter here... https://eventmaster.ie/event/r4AriPmS9y

From West Waterford AC... A36th ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP ON SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY

Date for the diary and one of the most popular events on our calendar is the 36th annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup which will be held on Sunday 12th January.The Juvenile race starts at 11.00 pm and the Senior event will be at 12 noon. The senior race is over the usual 5 miles Colligan wood circuit and Juveniles will have a single 1-mile circuit to run.

The Colligan cup is a unique event in that it is run on a handicap basis where you simply predict your finishing time over a 5 mile run, with the winner being the person who is nearest to that predicted time. This makes the race open to all no matter what your standard is, everyone has the same chance of taking the title.

Now in its 36th year we would like to thank sincerely our sponsor for all of those 36 years David Kiely of Kiely Monumental for his on-going support for the local running club West Waterford AC. So for a great fun event on the yearly running calendar Colligan is where you need to be come Sunday 12th January.

The race timing system itself will remain the same as the one Victor Mullins devised 36 years ago. The following is how the handicap timing system works, the run begins when the clock starts with the time of the slowest predicted runner’s time, say 60 minutes. As the clock counts backwards down to zero every runner begins when his or her predicted time shows up on the clock. 

The runner with the fastest predicted time will be the last runner to start the race. The winner of the Colligan Cup is the runner who is the first person to cross the finish line after the clock reaches zero-it is that simple. All you have to do is get your prediction right. Remember, no watches allowed or music head phones. So if you would like to become part of local athletics history and have your name inscribed on the now famous Colligan plaque which was erected in the wood some years ago by the race sponsor David Kiely of Kiely Monumental come along next Sunday. 

We must also mention and thank Coillte for their permission and help in letting us hold the race. We urge all going to Colligan on Sunday to please allow plenty of time as parking will be restricted on the road to one side. Please do not park where your car might obstruct the flow of traffic or interfere with the runners. This is a great family event with something for everyone. The Colligan Cup itself will be awarded to the winner of the senior race, while the Shield will be awarded to the first lady finisher. The Victor Mullins cup will be awarded to the 1st runner on the right side of the clock who is running the event for the very first time. The Juvenile Shield will be presented to the Juvenile winner. 

The junior race is organized by the club’s juvenile section over one lap of the Colligan circuit and it gets under way at 11AM sharp and this too is a guess your time handicap event. The senior race will start at 12 noon. All are welcome to participate.

Entry online at link... https://eventmaster.ie/event/r4AriPmS9y

David Kiely/West Waterford AC Colligan Cup 2025

Contact: http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org

35TH ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP.

ROLL OF HONOUR

Notice: 16th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Turkey Trot 5 mile run in W Waterford - Sun 8th Dec 2024 5 Dec 2024 3:11 AM (4 months ago)

Event Description from West Waterford AC: 16th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Turkey Trot (An tSean Phobail)in Association with West Waterford Athletic Club.  

100% of funds raised goes to West Waterford Athletic Club Track Development Fund.

Come and join us for a festive fun day out before Christmas and raise funds for a great cause.  There will be prizes for the first 3 men and women and these will be presented at the finish line.  

Entry on the day will  be €15

Sponsors   Cleanzone Technology Ltd

Entries HERE

The race HQ is at the Marine Bar which is a few kms from Dungarvan on the N25 Dungarvan to Youghal road.

Jump in numbers for the Waterford Half-Marathon but was the course short??? - 30th Nov 2024 5 Dec 2024 3:02 AM (4 months ago)

The annual Waterford Half-Marathon organised by Waterford AC was held on Saturday 30th Nov 2024 on what turned out to be a windy, misty but mild morning. This is in marked contract to last year which was bitterly cold.

Numbers... There was a total of 2162 finishers this year, a jump of just over 22%. This makes it the 9th largest half-marathon in Ireland for 2024 and it's certainly the largest half in the south-east.

It's also worth noting that it is far bigger than the Viking Half-Marathon which takes place in late June every year. Not sure why?

Why the big jump this year? In 2023, the organisers didn't open the entries until the start of 3rd of October, just two months before race day on . A lot of people had been wondering if the race was going ahead at all and by the time the entries opened, many people had made other plans. Even by the end of November 2023, they were still taking entries.

The end result was a 6.7% drop in numbers from 2022.

For the 2024 race, thing couldn't have been more different. The club opened entries on the 6th of December 2023, just 3 days after the 2023 race. There was no doubt about the 2024 race going ahead and people had most  of 2024 to enter. It sold out on the 12th of November and the jump in numbers can be seen in the chart above. It was in fact the 4th highest ever in terms of numbers for this event.

Results...

Full results HERE

Was the course short??? ... At least three different people told me that the course was short. One said that they got 12.95 miles on their GPS watch for the course rather than just over 13.1 miles. They felt that the course was about 320 metres too short.

It's worth noting that there was an out and back section on the course as well as some obstructions from evergreen trees in places which can play havoc with GPS. Still though, there is still a valid concern about how accurate the course was.

Waterford AC had this route map online for the 2024 race...

You'll notice that there is a reasonable out and back section. I pass this point while I was cycling from the race start to Dungarvan and I took this photo by chance...

The photo shows the start of the out and back section. Was the error here? Was it somewhere else?

It seems to have the only glitch on what was a good event.

Notice: Dungarvan Winter League - Nov 2024 to Jan 2025 6 Nov 2024 9:17 AM (5 months ago)

West Waterford AC are organising their popular Winter League again this year in Dungarvan and here are the key points...

1) You register online for the full league and then you collect your number on Wed 6th Nov 2024.

2) There is a choice of two distances... 2.4 miles (3.9kms) OR 5.2 miles (8.4kms)

3) The runs are on the following dates at 6:30pm...

From West Waterford AC...  "30TH ANNUAL FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE

Event Description: The Fordes Daybreak Winter League will once again take place from the Sports Centre, Quanns Dungarvan for 11 Wednesday nights commencing on Wed 13th November.  We will continue for 6 nights before Christmas bringing  us up to Wednesday 18th December.

After Christmas we will return  on THURSDAY the 2nd January and revert back to Wednesday from Wed. 8th for  4 nights with our final night on the 29th January.

Number pick up will take place at the Sports Centre Dungarvan on Wednesday 6th November at 6.30pm or on first night of the league ON THE 13TH NOVEMBER from 6.15pm.

e hope you will join us again for this annual event and if you haven't been with us before we guarantee you won't be disappointed.  It's an 11 week challenge that can maintain your fitness over the winter and start 2025 on a high note.

No High Vis, No Run.  We will not allow any runner take part who doesnt wear a high vis.  No exceptions.  It has to be a high vis not a lumionous tshirt.

No watches allowed or No Headphones.  This is a very strict rule of this event. We will publish your time asap after the run. Your aim each week will be to run the time you ran the week before or if possible a little faster.  IF YOU WEAR A WATCH YOUR TIME WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

Stewards must be obeyed at all times.  Your participation in this event is an indicator of your compliance with this rule.

Rules of the road apply. You must run on the footpath at all times when available and only cross the road at designated points where stewards will direct you.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE LEAGUE INDICATES THAT YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE RULES

Our mission is to introduce as many people as possible to running/jogging.  We don't care how fast or slow you are we just want you to enjoy the league and see the benefits of running for yourself.  

ENTRY LINK- https://eventmaster.ie/event/PQrquJDhLe

Notice: IMRA Top of the Coom Trail race - Sun 8th Sept 2024 3 Sep 2024 8:46 AM (7 months ago)

This trail race is coming up on the Cork-Kerry border on Sunday 8th Sept 2024. It's reasonably tough so it might be one for the more experienced trail runners.

Results & Photos of the Waterford Greenway Half-Marathon - Sat 31st Aug 2024 1 Sep 2024 9:58 AM (7 months ago)

Lead group at 2kms

The big race in Munster this weekend was the Waterford Greenway Half-Marathon on Saturday 31st August organised by West Waterford AC.

The entries for this race opened on the 4th of July and all 750 places sold out in just 4 days.

On race day itself, the weather conditions couldn't have been nicer with blue skies, sunshine and a light easterly tailwind. Maybe a little warm for racing but it really showed off the scenic route.

Top 5 men & women...

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) There are about 80 photos around the 2km mark on the Running in Munster Facebook page.

2) West Waterford AC have two galleries at McGrath Cross... Album 1  & Album 2

They also have the following finish line photos... Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3... Album 4... Album 5... Album 6... Album 7... Album 8... Album 9... Album 10... Album 11... Album 12... Album 13... Album 14... Album 15... Album 16... 

3) John Troy has some pre-race and race photos HERE

Top 5 women (L-R)... 5th Yasmin Canning, Kate Veale 2nd, Katie Wilson 1st, Angela Tobin 4th & Keely O'Reilly 3rd

Top 5 men in the Waterford Greenway Half-Marathon (L-R)... 3rd Aidan Connell, Vivian Foley 4th, Donal Coakley 5th, Conor O'Brien 1st & Pat Fitzgerald 2nd

Edel Curry on behalf of the Rapid Response Vehicle Group receives a cheque for €2,500 euro from the proceeds of the Eurofins Waterford Greenway half marathon

Kerry: Results of the Kilgobnet 4-mile road race - Fri 16th Aug 2024 23 Aug 2024 1:10 PM (7 months ago)

 KILGOBNET 4 MILE

The Kilgobnet 4-mile road race was held on Friday 16th August 2024.

Record numbers take part in Waterford Viking Marathon event - 23rd June 2024 26 Jun 2024 7:37 AM (9 months ago)

The 2024 edition of the Waterford Viking Marathon event was held on Sunday 23rd of June and as can be seen from the chart above, there were a record number of finishers this year. The 2756 finishers this year is about 3% up on the previous highest mark back in 2017.

The event is made up of three separate races... a) A full 42.2km marathon b) A 21.1km half-marathon and c) A 10.5km quarter marathon.

The early editions of this marathon had a relay event which never really took off. The Quarter event was introduced in 2014 and that proved to be much more popular.

Let's look at a breakdown and history of each event...

After the first year, the novelty wore off and it settled at a figure of about 400 finishers per year. At this time, the full marathon took in large parts of the city as well as traveling south to the seaside town of Tramore and back again.

In 2018, the full marathon was cancelled due to a heatwave. It took a drop in 2019 and after 2022, the numbers have been recovering since the pandemic. In 2024, it's back up to about the 400 mark again although it's hard to see much growth for the full as June is a bad time of year to be running a full marathon due to the heat.

Greenway... One of the changes to the full course over the years is that the full marathon is now mostly on the Greenway instead of going around the city.

The map above shows the route for 2024 and roughly 80% of the full marathon route is out and back on the Greenway.

Is this a good or bad thing? On one hand, it's flat, safe and free from traffic. From an organisers point of view, there are no problems with traffic and road junctions. On the other hand, some runners might find it quite boring to just run out a path, turn around a cone and back the same path again. 

2024 Marathon turning point

I think visitors to a city marathon might expect a route to go around the city rather than out and back on a Greenway. I recently had a look at the route for the Edinburgh marathon and it seemed to be much the same i.e. Start in the city centre and then get the runners onto an out and back section of Greenway. 

The reality is that the numbers at many city marathons don't justify all the road closures and as more Greenways are developed, I can see more marathon routes getting pushed onto them. Is it only a matter of time before the Cork or Dublin marathon is like this?

Half-Marathon... Back to the numbers. After the inaugural year, the half-marathon has proved to be the most popular event. The number of finishers for the half in 2024 just barely exceeded the number back in 2017.

As half-marathons in Ireland go, just over 1200 finishers in the half is pretty good.

Quarter-Marathon... The Quarter event was introduced in 2014 and the number of finishers has been roughly a few hundred below the numbers for the half over the years. In 2023 and 2024 however, the numbers for the Quarter have been getting close to the numbers for the half.

In 2024, there were a record 1134 finishers in the Quarter Marathon, a jump of 17% on the previous record set in 2017. Considering that more people can run a Quarter marathon than a Half marathon, it wouldn't be any great surprise if the Quarter eventually becomes the most popular race in the future.

In conclusion... The 2024 edition of the Waterford Viking Marathon seems to have gone off well as the finisher numbers suggest. I was around the start line on Parnell Street where runners were gathering on what is a nice wide road. The finishing line by contrast was on a narrow road as shown above closer to the Greenway.

It probably shows how a lot of other marathons and races are likely to go in the future i.e. start in the city centre early on a Sunday morning on a wide road when things are quiet and finish somewhere else in the city so it causes as least disruption as possible. 

Looking forward, I suspect that the numbers for the full marathon will struggle to grow beyond 400 but there seems to be plenty of growth potential for the Half and the Quarter. It seems likely that the Greenway will remain a feature of the courses for for good and it will then depend on individual runners if this type of course appeals to them or not.

2024 results... https://my.raceresult.com/294110/results

Results of the Dromcollogher 4-mile road race - Mon 24th June 2024 25 Jun 2024 2:38 AM (9 months ago)

Training programme for the 2024 Dublin Marathon 20 Jun 2024 6:34 AM (10 months ago)

The marathon programme is 18-weeks and it starts on the 24th of June. The cost is €135.

The length of programme really depends on where you are as a runner and what your initial endurance fitness is like.

After an initial consultation and we agree on what days you can train, a programme is sent out every week by email and weekly feedback is required. That will determine what the programme is like for the following week.

If interested, send an email to johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

Notice: Coillte 10k road race, Dundrum, Tipperary - Wed 3rd July 2024 14 Jun 2024 12:36 AM (10 months ago)

This popular 10k race in coming up in the village of Dundrum, Co.Tipperary on Wednesday the 3rd of July 2024. In terms of fast 10k courses, this must surely be one of the fastest in Munster if not the country.

ENTRIES - You can enter online HERE

Organised by Dundrum Athletic Club, this race is noted for being a flat fast course. As well of there being no hills, the course consists of multiple long straight sections rather than the more usual twists and turns. I've previewed many courses on this site but this one is really fast.

The map below shows where everything is. For spectators...note the points A, B and C. If you move between these points which are just over 100m apart you can see the athletes at approx. 0.25miles , 2.4miles, 3.2miles and again at 5.4miles.

Course Preview......The 10k course is essentially two laps of a 5k loop. A full preview of the course with maps, description, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Many races have different traditions. Some give out t-shirts, some mugs. In the case of the Coillte 10k, they give out a quality embroidered hand towel given to every finisher. and they have been doing this for over 20 years. Even on years where they had run out of towels on the night, they hand delivered them to these people in the following weeks.

The Tim Crowe Trophy is presented on the night to the first Tipperary Athlete in honour of his 24 national titles won in the early 1900s, who was from the village of Dundrum.

There is also a large spread of refreshments after race.

Useful links...
Updates on club Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DundrumAthleticClub

and on the club Twitter page https://twitter.com/DundrumAC

Course Record Holders

Senior Men Daniel Gidumbanda Tanzania 1997 29:45

O/40 Men Michael Harty East Cork 2022  30:13

O/45 Men Kieran McKeown Watergrasshill 2021 33:39

O/50 Men Vivian Foley Eagle AC 2023 32:58

O/55 Men Michael Hassett St Catherines 2015 35:51

O/60 Men John Collins Leevale 2019 39:38

O/65 Men  Joe Gough West Waterford 2022 39:12

O/70 Men  Joe Gough West Waterford AC 2023 41:40

Wheelchair  Cillian Dunne Borrisokane 2019 28:20

Junior Men 5k Darren Dunne Nenagh Olympic 2016 15:12

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 24th June 2024 13 Jun 2024 6:23 AM (10 months ago)

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

Course Preview.......A full preview of the course with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Notice: West Waterford AC Summer Series - May to July 2024 22 May 2024 7:03 AM (11 months ago)

From West Waterford AC... "We are delighted to announce our Summer Schedule of races 2024.

You can enter 5 of the races individually for 10 euro per race online. Individual race entries will open two weeks before each race. If you come along on the night of any race it will be 15 euro so get your online entry in is the answer here.

The Dromana 5 mile this year is celebrating its 30th edition, so thanks to our sponsors of 30 years Dungarvan Leader we will be distributing a very nice Nike yes Nike running Tee Shirt to all participant’s who complete the run on the night. The fee for this race will be covered if you have enter all the series for 60 euro and if not it will be 15 online entry and 20 euro on race night.

Eurofins Greenway Half Marathon will have a separate entry nearer the date.

Notice: IMRA Purple Mtn 13km trail race in Co Kerry - Sun 12th May 2024 10 May 2024 9:21 AM (11 months ago)

Tomies / Purple Mountain Race is now open for entry until Saturday 11th of May at 6pm.

Entries & info... https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/2432

Notice: Ballinroad 5k road race in Dungarvan - Fri 10th May 2024 9 May 2024 7:16 AM (11 months ago)

From West Waterford AC... "Our first race in our summer road race programme for 2024 will get underway with the AHS Tuning Ireland sponsored Ballinroad 5k on Friday May 10th at 7.30 pm.  

Firstly our sincere thanks to John Coleman of AHS Tuning for his continued sponsorship of this race which he has sponsored for the past 9 years.

This year once again we are delighted to be able to help and support the local community in Ballinroad as the local soccer club Ballinroad A.F.C. will be benefactors of the race , with monies donated towards their Pitch fund. 

The race will incorporate a fun run/walk with proceeds from them going towards the clubs fund for this project.

 This is a very fast flat course and will start the summer of racing off with a bang!  Number collection will be at Ballinroad Hall (X35KT53) up until 7pm.

Please note: Each race of the Series can be entered online separately prior to the event for €10 but entry on the night to each race will be €15.  Entry to Dromana will be €15 online and €20 on the night as there will  be a dri fit tshirt for all runners."

ENTRY LINK HERE: https://eventmaster.ie/event/ZvYySMWcZY

Results of the BK5K in Dundrum, Tipperary - Wed 1st May 2024 2 May 2024 8:17 AM (11 months ago)

The annual BK5K road race in Dundrum, Co Tipperary was held on Wed 1st May 2024 with 253 runners taking part, up 3% on last year.

Full results HERE

Notice: BK5K road race in Dundrum, Tipperary - Wed 1st May 2024 25 Apr 2024 11:52 PM (11 months ago)

This is one of the fastest 5k courses in Munster as it's pretty much dead flat with long straight sections.

The entry fee is €15. To register, click on this link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/MdBETbdiBz

The 5k race will be held in the small village of Dundrum which is located about 9 miles / 14kms to the NW of Cashel.

Course Preview.......You can find a full preview of the course with maps and photos HERE

Notice: Run Killarney Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 8th June 2024 23 Apr 2024 8:39 AM (12 months ago)

The annual Run Killarney Half-Marathon & 10k is coming up this year on Saturday the 8th of June 2024. This event is popular with a lot of runners as it's a scenic route and many use it as a weekend away in Killarney.

Entries and info on the event website... https://runkillarney.com/

UPDATE - 23rd April: The Half-Marathon has sold out. Fewer than 70 places left now for the 10k.

The Half-Marathon starts at 8am while the 10k starts at 9:30am.

Results & photos of the IMRA Torc Wood trail race - Sun 24th March 2024 26 Mar 2024 6:12 AM (last year)

First place finish for Carol Finn in Torc Woods trail race

The IMRA race last weekend was the 8k trail event in Torc Wood near Killarney last Sunday 24th March 2024. A total of 87 runners completed the course.

Full results... https://imra.ie/events/results/id/2426/category/O/

Photos HERE

Notice: IMRA Torc Wood 8km trail race - Sun 24th March 2024 19 Mar 2024 11:39 AM (last year)

The IMRA Torc Woods 8km trail race in Co Kerry is coming up on Sunday 24th March 2024.

MANDATORY KIT: Level A - Basic. Showerproof, windproof jacket. All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration. You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required. Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.