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Run in the Dark Limerick 5k & 10k
2019-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Limerick, Ireland
Run in the Dark Limerick on the 13th November 2019
Join us for Run in the Dark Limerick starting at UL Boathouse at 8pm.
Challenge yourself to a 5k or 10k run on 13th November and light up the night with 25,000 people in 50 locations across the globe.
Each participant will receive a Run in the Dark flashing armband and buff.

Run in the Dark Wexford 5k &10k
2019-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Wexford Town, Wexford, Wexford Town, Wexford, Ireland
Run in the Dark Wexford on the 13th November 2019
Join us for Run in the Dark Wexford starting at 8pm.
Challenge yourself to a 5k or 10k run on 13th November and light up the night with 25,000 people in 50 locations across the globe.
Each participant will receive a Run in the Dark flashing armband and buff.
The inaugural Run in the Dark event in Wexford will start and finish on the quay. Participants will follow a route which includes Paul Quay, Trinity Street and the Faythe. The runners and walkers will then travelling past Wexford Park and before returning to the quay via Summerhill Road and Waterloo Road.
This route will provide a fun opportunity to appreciate some of the scenic sites of Wexford Town.

Run in the Dark Kenmare - 5k & 10k
2019-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Kenmare, Kerry, Kenmare, Kenmare
Run in the Dark Kenmare
Join us for the first ever Run in the Dark Kenmare on 13th November at 8pm.
Challenge yourself to a 5k or 10k run and light up the night with 25,000 people in 50 locations across the globe.
Each participant will receive a Run in the Dark flashing armband and buff.

Run in the Dark is the principal fundraiser for the Mark Pollock Trust.

Run in the Dark Cork - 5k & 10k
2019-11-13 21:00 - 22:30 | Cork, Oliver Plunket Street, Cork, Ireland
Thousands of people will take over the Cork city streets, starting on Patrick Street at 9pm.
Choose between a 5k or 10k distance and if you don’t feel like running, you’re also welcome as a walker on the 5k route.
Every participant will receive an official run time and certificate.

Run in the Dark Inch Beach
2019-11-13 21:00 - 22:30 | inch beach, Kerry
Run in the Dark Inch Beach – 5k
Join us for Run in the Dark Inch Beach, Kerry on 13th November at 9pm.
Challenge yourself to a 5k run and light up the night with 25,000 people in 50 locations across the globe.
Each participant will receive a Run in the Dark flashing armband and buff. The Inch Beach run is championed by adventurer Mike O’Shea. With the sea spray in our faces we will run a 5km loop along the hard sands of this beautiful location.
The meeting point is Sammys Café.

Run in the Dark is the principal fundraiser for the Mark Pollock Trust.

Forkhill GAA 10K Race Around The Brac
2019-11-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Forkhill GAA, 19 Bog Road, Forkhill, BT35 9SZ
Forkhill GAA clubs 8th annual Race Around The Brack 10K event.
10K Run/Walk (Chipped Event)
5K Fun Run – Family Walk
Refreshments for All Finishers in our Club Rooms Afterwards
Proceeds to underage development (charity partner to be announced)
Prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd Male and Female
The route is well signposted with safety Marshall’s at all junctions
There will be water stops along the route and also back up cars in front and behind both the 10k event and the fun run/family walk event
Heartbreak Hill is still here
Entry fee for the 10k event is £15 or 17 euro
Entry fee for the fun run/family walk is £5 or 7 euro per adult
Entrants for the 10k event must be over 16 years old
Registration will take place on event day in Club Rooms from 9 am
Bespoke Commemorative Medal for all 10k finishers
Certificates for Fun Run/Family Walk
Details of this event will be posted on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/peadar.odoirnin
Please email club secretary Thomas on:
secretary.forkhillpeadarodoirnin.armagh@gaa.ie
Club Address:
Forkhill GAA, 19 Bog Rd, Forkhill, Newry, BT35 9SZ

Dublin 5k MoRun 2019
2019-11-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Pheonix Park, Dublin, Ireland
Timings – Mini MoRun 9.30am – 5k MoRun 10am – 10k MoRun 10.10am
MoRunning is back this November and without a doubt it will be an epic year to be a MoRunner, celebrating our 10 year anniversary with us. With an incredible 24 locations, the inclusion of the 1.5km Mini MoRun, as well as a virtual MoRun we expect to see loads more MoBro’s and MoSista’s, as well as kids and families enjoying everything MoRunning is about! Good fun, lots of laughs, loads of smiles, high fives and not forgetting the fancy dress and funny moustaches!
Make sure you secure your entry for you, your friends and your family as soon as possible when entries open early Summer, as places are limited and we don’t want you to miss out.

To you the MoRunner, we will be there to support you, laugh with you, cheer you on, encourage and motivate you throughout your MoRunning journey.

Beflast 5k MoRun 2019
2019-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Stormont Park, Stormont Park, Belfast, BT4 3GW

Castleblayney SuperValu 5km Road Race
2019-11-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Castleblayney, Monaghan, Castleblayney, Monaghan, Ireland
The 9th running of the Castleblayney SuperValue 5km road race. AAI certified and approved the course which is run on closed roads and is on the same fast course as the previous year.
The race will commence at 2pm sharp with registration online at €10 or on the day for €15.
U14 2k Juvenile Race at 1pm for €5 entry on the day with all receiving finishers medals.
The race is chip timed and attracts a large field every year with plenty of potential for a PB.
All finishers will receive a medal with category prizes for male and female in a number of categories.
Refreshments and presentation will take place afterwards in The Glencarn Hotel, a short distance from the finish. Plenty of parking near registration and will be signposted on the day

Santa Dash Dublin 5k and 10k
2019-12-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Dublin, Ireland
5K or 10K, Free Santa Suits, Big Custom Medals, Santa in his Igloo, Tea & Snacks Afterwards.

Claregalway 5K Jingle Bells Fun Run and Walk
2019-12-08 11:00 | Claregalway, Co. Galway, Claregalway, Co. Galway, H91 D635
Claregalway 5K Jingle Bells Fun-run and Walk Sunday 8th December @11am. Entry Fee €10.
Main Sponsor: ProAir Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems
Number Pickup and Late Registration in Claregalway Community Centre between 9.30am and 10.45am.
Start and Finish near Community Centre. Refreshments afterwards in Community Centre.
At 12 noon there will be a 1K fun run for juveniles under 10s and under 12s – entry fee €5
Raising funds for Clare River Harriers A.C. and Claregalway Handball Club.
Direct link to online entries on www.clareriverharriers.com

Aware Christmas Run
2019-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Phoenix Park, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 8
Aware Christmas Run 5K and 10K
Dec 14th at 10.00am to 2.00pm
Register HERE

Duhallow A.C Newmarket 5k
2019-12-15 13:00 - 15:30 | safaris nightclub, Newmarket, Newmarket
Enter now @ https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Newmarket5k

500 PLACES AVAILABLE
PB EVENT
ONE OF IRELAND’S FASTEST 5K’S
ATTRACTS TOP IRISH ATHLETES

Ballina Santa Run4Fun
2019-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Ballina Town, Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
Annual Fundraiser for River Moy Search & Rescue.
Family Fun 5k and kids 1.5k run.
Medals for first 200 registered participants on the day.
22nd December 2019 – Belleek Woods – run starts @ 11am from Ballina Town Soccer Club.

Cavan Christmas Dash 5K
2019-12-26 10:30 - 13:00 | The Farnham Arms Hotel, The Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan, H12 Y6E4, Ireland
9th Annual Cavan Christmas Dash 5K Run – Jog – Walk
Get your St. Stephen’s day off to a cracking start and join us Thursday morning (26th!) in Cavan Town.
Registration on the day will commence at 10:30am at The Farnham Arms Hotel and close at 11:45am.
Those pre-registered online can pick up their number at the pre-registration desk.
The race will start at 12 noon sharp.
Register online or see registration fees on the day below:
Individual Entry – €15 (Kids under 16 – €8)
Family – Two Adults & Two Kids under 16 – €45
Family of Four Adults – €50
For more visit – www.cavanchristmasdash.ie

Ardagh 5K Fun Run
2019-12-26 10:30 - 15:00 | Ardagh, Mayo, Ardagh, Mayo, Ireland
Our annual fundraiser is almost here, prizes for adults, locals and underage. Registration at Ardagh Community centre from 10.30AM, race starts at 12 Noon SHARP.

Streets of Wicklow 5km
2019-12-26 11:00 - 12:00 | East Glendalough School – Station Road Wicklow, Station Road, Wicklow
Ever popular Streets of Wicklow 5km is on at 11:00 am St. Stephens Day 26th of December. This fast course offers cash prizes first 5 men and women in, category prizes and €100 for the Fastes Family across the line (2 parents & 2 kids to score)
To register on-line click on https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/StreetsofWicklow2019
Entries will be taken on the day, and non-chipped walking registration also available €10

Pieta House Wren Run 3km & 6km (Walk, Jog, Run)
2019-12-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Pieta House Wren Run 3&6km, Woodford, Co. Galway, H62 XW18, Ireland
REGISTER TO SUPPORT OR TAKE PART – SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE SO YOU CAN WIN AMAZING PRIZES LIKE A CONSULTATION WITH DERMOT BANNON, SUPERVALU VOUCHER, HOTEL GETAWAYS PLUS LOADS MORE..
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: WWW.PIETAHOUSEWRENRUN.IE
The Pieta House Wren Run is back for its fourth year on 26th December in Woodford, Co. Galway @11am.
Course Profile: 3km (tarmac surface) & 6km (tarmac and forest trail) Routes – All ages, levels & abilities welcome! (Dog and buggy friendly)
Location: Woodford Community Field, Woodford, Co. Galway
All proceeds split 50:50 between Pieta House and local community groups in East Galway. Our beneficiaries for 2019 are Davitts Camogie Club & Tommy Larkins GAA Club who are using their proceeds to invest in social wellbeing initiatives/ facilities to benefit the young and old of their communities.
T&Cs Apply

Shane Brennan 5k
2019-12-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Newtownforbes, Longford, Newtownforbes, Longford, Ireland
5k run/jog/walk Newtownforbes 1pm 26th December

10k and 5k St Stephen's Day Run, Castletown
2019-12-26 14:00 | The Golden Anchor , Castletown, Castletown, Gorey, Wexford, Y25 K16, Ireland
10km and 5km CHARITY RUN
ST STEPHEN’S DAY
FROM THE GOLDEN ANCHOR CASTLETOWN Y25 K316
WALK STARTS AT 1PM
RUN STARTS AT 2PM
PRIZES FOR ALL AGE CATEGORIES
REFRESHMENTS SERVED
CONTACT 086 – 0686428
ADULTS €10 PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN €5
WALK , JOG OR RUN . BUGGY FRIENDLY ROAD RACE , WITH STUNNING COASTAL VIEWS ON 5k ROUTE

Burren Charity Challenge 2019
2019-12-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, The Pier, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Celebrating the 20th year of this amazing event, there is something for everyone in the Burren Charity Challenge set in the idyllic village of Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. You can run or walk 5km or 10km, you can cycle 40km or you can do both in our Duathalon all in aid of charity and to work off that Christmas pudding! Make a night or a weekend of it and stay to sample our great village hospitality and craic over the Christmas period.
We will have commemorative technical T-shirts for the first 200 to register on the day!!….and incredibly tasty soup and sandwiches afterwards by a roaring fire along with medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories (Adult and Junior)
Registration: MONKS by the Pier in Ballyvaughan (Eircode H91 W9TN ) from 11.00-12.30pm sharp. Events starting @ 1.00pm.
Bigí linn for our family day out. All proceeds go to the Ballyvaughan Playground Association in aid of the development and maintenance of the new village Playground.

Ardagh 10 Mile Challenge
2019-12-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Ardagh, County Longford
The annual Ardagh 10 Mile Challenge takes place on a scenic, point-to-point course during the peak of Winter. The first two miles of the course brings you on the scenic route around the village before you head up over the mountain, the last half mile has you once again running through the historic and award winning village of Ardagh to finish at the village green.

Event Details and Schedule
Our annual 10 Mile Challenge Run takes place on Saturday 28th of December in Ardagh.

Chip Timing
All entrants in both the 10 Mile Challenge and the 5K Fun Run will be chip timed. Results will be available online on our Facebook Page shortly after completion of the race.

Medal
Every entrant on completion of the 10 Mile Challenge and 5km chipped race will receive a specially commissioned medal.

Prizes
For the 10 mile Challenge
Prize money this year for the first three ladies AND the first three gentlemen over the finish line.
1st €100, 2nd €75 and 3rd €50

Trophies for the first Man and Woman in the 10 mile
O/40, 0/50 and O60

10 mile Course Record Bonus €100
1st Man to break 55 minutes
1st Woman to break 60 minutes

For the 5k Run
Trophies for the first three ladies and gentlemen over the finish line.
Trophies for the first three boys and girls under 16 on the day of the race over the finish line.

This event raises funds for Ardagh Moydow Glen Community Games. All money raised goes towards providing community games activities for Children in our Parish.
10 Mile Registration online up to and including 23rd December will be €20*. Entry fee on the day will be €25.
5k Registraition available online also – €15* for chipped timed registration with a finisher medal and €5* for non chip timed entry and no medal.
*excludes online booking fee
Thank you for your support.

Run Off The Pudding
2019-12-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Tullaroan Co Kilkenny, Tullaroan, Kilkenny
28th December 2018 12noon
Tullaroan Athletics Club Annual
Run Off The Pudding 5K and 10K
10k €20, 5K €10 with chiptiming, bespoke medal, shower facilities, light refreshments served after your run/walk First 50 to sign online get a tec-top

Christmas Cracker 5k
2019-12-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Lees road, Ennis
A festive 5k held in Lees road, Ennis on Christmas week. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Fancy dress is optional
There will be a custom designed medal for all finishers!!
Entries will also be taken on the day from 10-11.30am.
A fun filled afternoon is promised so save the date Sunday 29th December at 12pm sharp.
Price: €10 per adult, €5 per child
Separate family ticket for families: 2 adults and 2 kids(or groups of 4) for €25
Register HERE

Galway Resolution Run
2020-01-01 11:00 - 13:00
The Resolution Run 2020 is a fast and flat 5K road race that takes place New Years Day 1st January 2020, at 11.00 in Galway City Centre. The course routes through the City Centre, from the Claddagh, passing Wolfe Tone Bridge , Merchants Road and the Docks, and routing back out to Grattan Road and the Prom before a fast finish along South park into the finish at Nimmos Pier. The route passes most of the city’s famous landmarks along the way. The race is AAI certified and there is a superb souvenir gift for all entrants, Race HQ is Claddagh Hall at South Park, Galway and race start is beside the park.
Event Details and Schedule
The race starts promptly at 11am at South Park. Race number pick-up is in the Claddagh Hall located right by the start line between 9.30am and 10.45am on the morning of the race. Some entries allowed on the day however the race is limited to 400 entries. All entrants will receive a souvenir gift, refreshments after and an official chip time .
The race is AAI certified and has been officially measured . All participants will have an official timed by Red Tag Timing. Individual results will be sent out via text and all results will be available on Facebook and www.redtagtiming.com shortly after the race finish.
The route is suitable for runners and walkers of all abilities. It is a very flat and fast course Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Male and Female Senior , V40, and V50
There will be teas, coffees and snacks available for all participants in The Claddagh Hall after the race. Presentation of prizes will take place at 12.15 pm.
Please note that there will be no changing facilities or showers available. Roads will not be closed for the event, however there will be either marshals or Guards at all junctions to ensure your safety!.
Please note prior to entry that the race is aimed at runners, that Over 16s only can enter and that the course will be marshalled for 45 minutes ( 11 am to 11.45 am) , and that these entry conditions are necessary for safety and logistics reasons .

TOM BRENNAN NEW YEARS DAY 5K
2020-01-01 12:00 | Furze Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Start your New Year with a flying start with a flat fast pb course. Liffey Valley’s annual 5k Race is a great way to get over the Christmas blues.
This is one of the Phoenix Park’s oldest events and continues to grow in popularity. You are guaranteed a quality race, organised with professionalism giving you, the runner, the best experience possible. Run, Walk or Jog this New Year’s Day 5k.
Prizes
•First Three Men and Women
•Bonus prize €200 for First Man/First Woman where course record is broken
•First Three Men’s and Women’s Teams (3 to score)
•First Veteran Men and Women O/35, O/40,O/45,O/50, O/55,O/60 & O/65
•First Junior man and Woman
Race starts and finishes on the Furze Road (past the Eagle Monument on Chesterfield Avenue)
•Chip timing
•Hats for for all participants
•Fast, flat course
•Part of the Lord Mayor’s 5 alive challenge

Ballinacree 5k
2020-01-05 11:00 - 12:00
In aid of the Malealea Development Trust helping orphans and Vulnerable children in Lesotho, South Africa.
Ballinacree Community Centre (A82 XR12) Oldcastle Co Meath
Sunday 5th January 2020 at 11.00
Accurate course Refreshments served afterwards in Centre.
Contact Frank 087 8304942

5K/10K Run Walk
2020-01-05 12:00 - 13:30
Dromindoora National School
Annual 5K/10K Run
Trophies for Winners in Womens /Mens /Junevile Categories

Bodyke NS 5K & 10K Fun Run
2020-01-16 11:00 - 2020-02-09 14:00 | The Cobbler’s Rest, Bodyke, Co Clare
Our Annual 10k & 5k Fun Run will take place on Sunday 9th February at The Cobblers Rest Bodyke, the start time is 11:30am and registration will take place from 11am, everyone is welcome. The children will receive finishers medals.

The 2020 Never Give Up 5k/10k
2020-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 11:30. St Mogue’s Community Centre, Inch, Gorey, Co Wexford. Contact: Chris Proby, T: 0858343698, E: nevergiveupchrisproby@gmail.com, W: https://www.facebook.com/nevergiveupchrisproby/
Register: https://www.popupraces.ie/race/never-give-up-5k-10k-2020/
Following on from the success of the sellout inaugural Never Give Up 5k/10k road race in 2019, the event returns on Sunday 26th July 2020.
There is a 5k and a 10k option to choose from and both take you on a scenic loop around the countryside. Following feedback from our 2019 event, the 10k route in 2020 will be a single loop run. The course is an AAI measured route.
All proceeds of this event will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society, and the Arklow Cancer Support, two amazing charities helping us in the fight against cancer.
