Donadea 10K/5K

7:30 pm, Friday, July 21st, 2023

Donadea Forest, Co. Kildare

Taking part on a 5k loop on the grounds of the Donadea Forest in Co. Kildare, Donadea Running Club and their sponsor Croí Laighean Credit Union present the Donadea 10K and 5K.

Both races start at 19:30 sharp.

Both races are chip-timed

Car park barriers will be open from 18:30 to 19:30. Anyone driving into the forest park before 18:30 or after 19:30 may be liable to pay the car park entry fee of €5 by tapping a debit card at the entrance barrier.

The start and finish lines are located in front of the Castle area in Donadea Forest Park. The course is a loop of the forest area so the finish line is located in roughly the same place as start line.

The entirety of the race is run within the grounds of the forest consisting of 1 loop for the 5K and 2 loops for the 10K. The forest is open to the public so be aware there may be other walkers on the route. There will be one water station on route. There will also be bins in this area for rubbish disposable. Please do not drop rubbish at any other points in the forest.

Pacers will be provided for the 10K event for 45 minutes, 50 minutes, 55 minutes and 1 hour. There are no pacers for the 5K event.

This event has an AAI permit

The event is a fundraiser for Donadea Running Club and all proceeds will be used to develop the club further and assist us in bringing more events such as this to the local area to encourage fitness and well-being.

Registration:

5K: €20

10K: €25

To register online <click here>. Registration will be open from 18.00 pm until 19.15 pm on the night.

The collection of participants race numbers will take place on the evening of the event. A registration tent for both online and on night (if available) entries will be situated directly across from the castle in Donadea Forest Park and will be clearly marked.

Your entry fee includes your Race Entry, Timing Chip, Water and Banana at finish line, and a medal for the first 250 entrants. You will receive your medal at the finish line, please have your race number visible. 

Buggies and dogs accompanying runners are strictly not permitted as it could potentially jeopardise the safety of other participants on the night.

For additional FAQs, see <here>