The Runners Diary

Adrigole 5 Mile Road Race
2023-08-05 17:00 UTC | Adrigole, Co. Cork, Ireland
5 pm, Saturday, August 5th, 2023
Adrigole, Beara Peninsula, West Cork
For further information and the latest race updates, check out the Beara A.C. Facebook page.

Run Islandeady 5K & 10K
2023-08-05 10:00 | Jack’s Old Cottage, Derrycooraune, Islandeady, Co. Mayo, Ireland
10 am, Saturday, August 5th, 2023
Islandeady, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Open to everyone to run, jog or walk
Officially measured course
License is granted by Athletics Ireland in conjunction with Westport Athletics Club.
The races will be chipped timed this year.
The race will then start and finish at Jack’s Old Cottage, Derrycooraune, Islandeady at 10am sharp on Saturday August 5th. From there participants will run in a clockwise direction around a 5km route ending back at Jack’s Cottage. Those entering the 10km event must cover the route a second time.
Parking will be available adjacent to Jack’s Cottage.
Participants will be able to collect their race number in Jack’s Cottage from 8am until 9.30am on the morning of race day. Race briefing will be at 9.45am.
Refreshments will be served after.
This year, the monies raised will be donated to the Islandeady Community Council Development Fund and Islandeady GAA in memory of Jessica Needham, formerly of Lismolin, Islandeady.
Entry is €15 per adult (plus booking fee) and under 16s are free when you book online. (Register Here)
Online registration closes on Friday at 12 noon
On the day registration is €20 per adult. You can register on Friday evening from 6.00 to 7.30pm or on the morning of the event from 8.00 to 9.30am.
Keep up to date on the event details on facebook.com/runislandeady.

Carrigaline Greenway Timed 5K
2023-08-05 08:30 | Kilnagleary Car Park, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland
5 kilometre timed event held on the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway. This event is held on the first Saturday of every month.

Streets of Athboy 5K
2023-08-04 20:00 | St. James’ Hall, Main street, Athboy, Co. Meath
8 pm, Friday, August 4th, 2023
Athboy, Co. Meath
Run, walk, or jog – all welcome
This course is home to an Irish Masters 5k Record
Incorporating Meath Road Race Championships 2023
Goody Bags for the first 400 entries

Goodie Bags includes:
->Red Fr Murphy Shoe Bag;
->Red and Black Thermo Mug;
->Plaster Race box with 5 plasters;
->Red Earphones;
->Red Bandana wear 12 ways;
and a lot more!

Prizes First 3 Men and Women
First 2 Masters O35 – O70
First 3 Teams of 4
(Men and Women)
Register Here

Number pick up in St. James’ Hall
Tea, sandwiches and prizegiving back in St. James’ Hall after Race.
Start line 1km out Navan Road from St. James’ Hall – please leave time to park and jog out/walk out for warm up.
Parking available at Convent Community Centre where Finish line is located.
Check out the course on link below made last year. The first kilometre is downhill off the Hill of Ward Slope (Home of Halloween), first incline is at McCann and Byrnes in the town centre.
https://fb.watch/lypikog1Om/

Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race 2023
2023-08-04 19:30 | Kinsale GAA, Bandon Rd, Kinsale, Cork
Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race 2023

Kinsale
7:30pm, Friday, August 4th, 2023
Athletics Ireland permitted
Organised and hosted by Kinsale Triathlon Club, in association with Riverstick-Kinsale A.C.

A firm favourite for many years, the Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race traditionally takes place on the Friday evening of the Kinsale Regatta on the August Bank Holiday weekend. This is a fast course well suited to achieving a personal best set in the beautiful surroundings of Kinsale. Starting at the local GAA club, the finish line is right in the centre of town where there is always a fantastic atmosphere!
Participants must be 18 years or older on the day of the race
Single race entry €20 + booking fee <Register Here>
The use of headphones is not permitted during the race
Buggies / Strollers not permitted
Event capacity capped, get your entry in early
No walkers

Carlingford 5k Road Race (with Additional Needs and Juvenile Races)
2023-08-04 18:45 - 20:00 | Saint Michael’s Hall, Newry Street, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland
Friday, August 4th, 2023 (please see the various start times below)
Carlingford, Co. Louth

The senior 5K is open to anyone born before 31st Dec 2008
5K Prizes:
1st 2nd 3rd Male & Female
1st & 2nd Male & Female Team of 3

Age Categories:
O/40,45,50,55,60,65,70.
Medals for 1st & 2nd Male & Female

Glenmore Athletes ONLY:
Francis O’Reilly Trophy
1st Male Glenmore athlete.
Ciaran Gormley Trophy
1st Female Glenmore athlete.

Course Records:
Male, 2019 Yared Derese 14:23
(Time equaled Male 2022 Ben Branagh 14:23)
Female, 2018 Una Britton 16:55
€200 FOR BREAKING COURSE RECORD
€100 FOR EQUALING COURSE RECORD

5K Registration
Without t-shirt: €20
Including t-shirt: €25
Register Here
Online registration closes Wednesday, August 2nd
PLEASE NOTE: (Strictly No Name Changes or Amendments after 28th July)

Clogheen 5K
2023-08-03 20:00 | Clogheen Community Hall, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, E21 T264, Ireland
8 pm, Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
Clogheen, Co. Tipperary

Start/Finish outside Clogheen Community Centre
Chip-timed Event
Entry Fee: €15 (+ €2 surcharge for non AAI members)
REGISTER HERE
Registration will also be taken on the night in the Community Centre from 6:30 pm (Eircode: E21 T264)
This event has an AAI permit

St. Catherine's AC 5km and Juvenile (U16) Mile
2023-08-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Ballynoe, Ballynoe, Mallow, Cork, P51 H275, Ireland
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
Ballynoe, East Cork
The Juvenile (U16) Mile starts at 7:15 pm
Walkers are welcome to begin the 5K at 7 pm
The 5K Race will start at 8 pm
This event has an AAI permit

Online Registration is €12 (click here)
Registration on the night is €15
***Please Note – There is limited registration on the night. Register online to guarantee your entry***

Course Map

Course Elevation Profile

IMRA: Currabinny Trail
2023-08-02 20:00 | Currabinny Woods, Cork, Ireland
DESCRIPTION: Currabinny Woods COUNTY: Cork DATE: Wednesday 2 August, 2023TIME:20:00CLIMB (M):80DISTANCE (KM):5.00EVENT DIFFICULTY:4 (1,1,2) – Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, 6Km – 10KmRACE MARKING: Route fully marked – Route fully marked GPS ALLOWED: Yes LEAGUES: ENTRY DETAILS: No entry details have been entered for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event VOUCHERS ALLOWED: No. Online entry only for this race.
Curraghbinny is about 7km east of Carrigaline, south of R613. This beautifully located wooded peninsula overlooks Cork Harbour. It has a lovely network of trails through mixed woodland with fine views across the harbour to Cobh and Crosshaven.
Start and finish will be at the main car park area
Parking is quite limited, so car pool if you can.

Dublin Graded Track Meeting Day 8
2023-08-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Morton Stadium, Swords Rd, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Numerous Events

Register at entry.athleticsireland.ie

123.ie National Senior Outdoor Track & Field Championships Day 2
2023-07-30 13:00 - 20:40 | Morton Stadium, Swords Rd, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Provisional Timetable

St. Joseph’s A.C. - Pink Rock 10k Road Race, with family 5k walk/run
2023-07-30 11:30 - 12:00 | Rosbercon Parish Hall, New Ross, Wexford, Y34PE03, Ireland
St. Joseph’s A.C. Pink Rock 10k Road Race, incorporating the Co. Kilkenny 10k Club Championships, on Sunday 30th July 2023, 12pm.
The annual race takes in the beautiful scenery of the Pink Rock, by the River Barrow.
Competitors can run or walk 10k. Only Runners for the 10k need to register online, all others can register on the day at Rosbercon Parish Hall.
Register Here
All levels of runners and walkers are welcome to come along and get involved in this great event
Online registration will close on midnight Saturday 29th July
Top cash prizes for the winners plus team prizes – four to score.
The fantastic local atmosphere and picturesque South Kilkenny (and a hint of Wexford) countryside means that the event is always a big hit with runners and walkers who take part.
Post-race refreshments & chatter will be available at Rosbercon Parish Hall.
This 10k is a chip timed, AAI approved event.

123.ie National Senior Outdoor Track & Field Championships Day 1
2023-07-29 12:30 - 17:25 | Morton Stadium, Swords Rd, Santry, Dublin, Ireland
Photograph: Athletics Ireland
Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Provisional Timetable

Courtown Colour Run 2023
2023-07-29 11:00 | Courtown Beach, Co. Wexford, Ireland
11 am, Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Courtown Beach, Co. Wexford

The main aim of the run is to get outside and have some healthy fun and exercise and all of this to the backdrop of the stunning Wexford coastline. The route is 3km, or run it twice to make 6km.
With no winners or official times, the Colour Run caters to everyone- first time runners, athletes, families, kids in buggies, even dogs. Bring your friends and family and sign up early to get one of the exclusive Colour Run kid’s t-shirts. These kid’s t-shirts are limited so please sign up as soon as possible.
All money raised at this event goes to Gorey Hockey Club as they fundraise to build their own Astro Turf Hockey Pitch in Gorey.
Cost – €12 per child , €12 per adult, Family of 2 adults and 2 children €45, 2 adults and 3 children €55.
REGISTER HERE
**TSHIRTS FOR KIDS ONLY – FIRST 150 REGISTERED**

Rás na Rinne, An Coinigéar 2023
2023-07-28 19:30 | Barracks Cross, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
7:30 pm, Friday, July 28th, 2023
Barracks Cross, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

A unique route that starts at the Barracks Cross, An Rinn, heading downhill to An Coinigéar strand. Participants then head out to the tip of the Coinigéar beach, running on the sand side and returning on the grass side, finishing back at the Barracks cross.
There is also a 4 mile walk option on the sand
Race numbers will be available for collection from Halla Pobail na Rinne between 6.15pm and 7.15pm on the evening of the race.
Prizes for individual and category winners.
Hand carved Criostal na Rinne perpetual trophy (‘Corn Ui Dhroma’) for the overall winner.
A 42krunning t-shirt for all who register and complete the route.
Over 16s

Register Here

Piltown 5 Mile Road Race
2023-07-28 19:30
Piltown 5 Mile Road Race
Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
7:30pm, Friday July 28th 2023

Carton House 6K Trail Race
2023-07-27 20:00 | Carton House Estate, Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 TD98, Ireland
8 pm, Thursday, July 27th, 2023
Carton House Estate, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Summer evening 6K race hosted in the beautiful surroundings of Carton House.
The race starts and finishes alongside the lake and boat house on the main avenue into Carton House.
Race HQ and start/finish: Carton House (see map below)
Prizes: Men’s, Ladies, Age Categories and Club Teams. (Teams must be from AAI registered clubs)
Course Map

This event has an AAI permit
Online entry is €25 (plus optional €3.10 for race number postage) and entry on the night is €25. Entry fee a medal for all finishers and post-race refreshments. Participants must be 16 years of age or over to enter. Any profits from the event will go to Dunboyne Athletic Club
Register Here

Churchtown South Community Council 4 Mile Road Race
2023-07-27 20:00 | Churchtown South, St Colmcille's Catholic Church, Cork, Ireland
Churchtown South
Thursday, July 27th, 2023
This event has an AAI permit
Note – There is an additional fee of €2 for non-club runners

IMRA: Eyeries Coastguard Station Loop Trail Race
2023-07-27 19:30 | Eyeries, Co. Cork, Ireland
Eyeries Coastguard Station Loop Trail Race
7:30 pm, Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Climb (M): 200
Distance (KM): 8.00
Event Difficulty: 6 (2,2,2) – Moderate Terrain, 200M – 500M ascent, 6Km – 10Km
Race Marking: – Only major junctions marked
GPS Allowed
No entry details available for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event.

Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize.
Current Volunteers

ROLE
VOLUNTEERS
ACCEPTED
RUN

Race Director

Michael McSweeney
No

Please login to myIMRA to volunteer to help at this event. You should aim to volunteer at least once for every 10 events that you run.

Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
For further information and the latest race updates please visit the IMRA site.

Dublin Summer Night Run 2023 - Park West
2023-07-25 19:20 | Park West, Cherry Orchard, Co. Dublin, Ireland
7:20 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Park West, Cherry Orchard, Co. Dublin
This event takes place in Park West, with a long flat course that runs through the business park and The Grand Canal.
Limited to just 1,000 entries.
Starting and finishing near the Plaza in Parkwest, the 5km participants will do 1 loop while the 10km will do 2 loops.
Course Map

Register for the fittest company challenge and compete for the fittest company trophy alongside your colleagues!
This event has an AAI permit
Registration:
5k: €16.00
10k: €21.50
Register Here

Indaver Duleek 10k Road Race
2023-07-23 11:30 | Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility, Navan Rd, Duleek, Co. Meath, A92 F2HN, Ireland
11:30 am, Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
Duleek Bellewstown & District Community Facility, Downstown Road, Duleek

Strictly over 18’s. No dog walking allowed. No buggies.
This event has an AAI permit
Register Here

IMRA: Glengarriff
2023-07-23 11:00 | Glengarriff, Cork, Ireland
DESCRIPTION: Glengarriff
COUNTY: Cork
DATE: Sunday 23 July, 2023T
IME:11:00
CLIMB (M):250DISTANCE (KM):8.00EVENT DIFFICULTY:3 (1,1,1) – Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6KmRACE MARKING: – Only major junctions marked GPS ALLOWED: Yes LEAGUES: ENTRY DETAILS: No entry details have been entered for this event yet. Entries for league events usually open a couple of weeks before the event VOUCHERS ALLOWED: Yes. Race vouchers may be used to enter this event on the day.

National 10 Mile Road Race 2023
2023-07-23 09:00 | Phoenix Park, Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
Phoenix Park, Dublin
Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
Register Here for the in-person event
Click here for virtual race entry
Event Description:

Sign up today and #ConquerTheDistance !

✅Chip Timed

✅Pacers

✅Race Medal

✅Option to purchase t-shirt

A free 4 week training plan will be issued on June 23rd so make sure to sign up in advance!
This event incorporates the National 10M Championships. National Championship entries will close on Sunday 16th July @midnight.

Course Map

Please note non-Athletics Ireland Members will require a One Day Licence to take part in this event. This can be added during registration.

2023 Nominated Charities:

Pieta
Irish Red Cross
Women’s Aid

A fundraising page can be set up at the registration stage.
Race start time 9.00am sharp

National Juvenile Track & Field Championships Day 3
2023-07-23 08:30 - 17:30 | Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club, Spollanstown, Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland
Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club, Spollanstown, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
Provisional Timetable

Brandon Bay Half Marathon/10K/5K
2023-07-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Brandon Bay, Brandon, Farran, Kerry, Ireland
The Brandon Bay run is an epic all beach challenge, set entirely on the golden beach around Brandon Bay in the Kingdom of Kerry. Walk, jog or run in one of the most unique running events in the world, surrounded by the majesty of Mount Brandon, the Atlantic Ocean & the Slieve Mish mountains. Fun local festival with events for all the family! This year’s races take place on Saturday 22nd July.

Half marathon start time: 12pm
5k & 10k start time: 12:30pm
Staggered start times for each event which will generate a great atmosphere around the end line as all participants will be arriving back together.
All events will begin and end at Fahamore in the Maharees with participants who are running the half marathon running the entire length of the amazing beach (out & back), 10k runners turning after 5k (out and back) and 5k runners turning after 2.5k (out and back).
Prices
5K – €20
10K – €30
Half Marathon – €40
For more information and to register, click here.

Blayney Rockets AC 10 Mile Road Race 2023
2023-07-22 11:00 | St. Mary’s Park, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 A034, Ireland
11 am, Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Castleblayney, County Monaghan
A predominantly flat 10 mile road race starting and finishing in Castleblayney with a scenic looped course around Lough Muckno and finishing at St Mary’s Park, Castleblayney. This race has gained a great reputation since its first running in 2014 with overall cash prizes and trophies for the overall winners and trophies for all age category winners.

Register online and save €5 (click here). Registration on the day will take place at St. Mary’s Park

Course Map

Check out the course video from 2015. The course is the same this year: https://youtu.be/2Ozh2YW35aE

National Juvenile Track & Field Championships Day 2
2023-07-22 08:30 - 18:30 | Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club, Spollanstown, Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland
Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club, Spollanstown, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Provisional Timetable

Para Athletics National Championships
2023-07-22 00:00 - 23:59 | SETU Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
SETU Carlow
Enter here

Grange-Fermoy 4 Mile Road Race
2023-07-21 20:00
Grange-Fermoy 4 Mile Road Race

Fermoy
8pm, Friday July 21st 2023

Organised and hosted by Grange-Fermoy AC
This event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence
This course was measured by Darren Flynn Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer

Donadea 10K/5K
2023-07-21 19:30 | Donadea Forest Park, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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>
