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Blackwater Virtual Runs in aid of Charity
2020-04-19
Battling against this awful Coronavirus are the Nursing Homes frontline staff.
Today, we should, more than ever cherish the staff who are dedicating themselves to caring for others during this awful crisis.
We have launched a challenge to show our support.
Complete any distance for your level.
Complete your challenge by walking, running and staying within Government guidelines.
This challenge is open to everyone – all ages and abilities welcome.
Your donation will support frontline nursing home staff in the fight against Covid-19.
“Virtual Fun Run in Aid of Monaghan Nursing Homes” is an open run challenge to support frontline staff and their patients in these Homes.
You decide how long, what time and where! At the end post your finisher photo into Facebook Blackwater 10k page to add your result.
You can run any of the below distance.
1mile, 2k, 5k, 5mile, or 10k
This is about bringing runners together to make a life-saving difference.
Now is our time to help them.
Please donate whatever you can. Every little helps!

**CANCELLED** Claregalway 5K Fun Run & Walk
2020-04-21 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Claregalway, Co. Galway, Claregalway, Co. Galway, H91 D635
The 21-April Claregalway has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation.
Stay safa and healthy.
Clare River Harriers A.C. (www.clareriverharriers.com).

Castle Tri Virtual Race Series - Week 1
2020-04-24 08:00 - 2020-04-26 17:00 | Online, Ireland
In these unprecedented times when we all need to stay at home to protect ourselves and society at large, The Castle Series who host Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon in Galway have launched their inaugural virtual race series for all ages and abilities. All to keep as many people as possible connected, fit and sane in this period of unprecedented lockdown, and to raise as much money as possible for their charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.
Following the success of their Easter Virtual Challenge, the Castle Virtual Series will run three events, across three weekends in April and May, with three country themes to mirror their summer programme of European events. Whether you’re 8 or 88 there is a race for you. All competitors are welcome to race virtually with The Castle Series community from within the boundaries of your home and immediate surroundings.
The Virtual Series will celebrate the host countries of the Castle Triathlon Series events across France, UK and Ireland. You can sign up to one, two or all three events.

24th – 26th April Vive La France
8th – 10th May VE Day 75th Anniversary
22nd – 24th May Luck of the Irish

Choose from 7 different run/bike/run duathlon options and three running distances. Track your progress throughout each weekend on our leader board and tune in for the live prize-giving ceremony on Facebook.

Prizes will be awarded for gender winners in each age and distance category and special awards will be provided for the most creative course design and best dressed.

To create a truly community event, they are asking all participants to carry out their challenge over the event weekends making the most of the space and time you have to exercise in a safe but competitive environment.
Giving Back

The Castle Virtual Series will donate 20% of each race entry fee to their long-term charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. This will help Macmillan Cancer Support continue to deliver their physical, emotional and financial support to help people with cancer and their families.

For more information and to get signed up to enjoy some fun virtual racing click HERE

St Andrew’s A.C. 5K, 10K & Children’s 2K Road Race - POSTPONED
2020-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA Grounds, Ashbourne, Co Meath, Ireland
THIS WILL BE POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE (TBC) DUE TO COVID-19.
St Andrew’s AC, Ashbourne, are delighted to be hosting our 3rd annual road race this year on Sunday 26th April and it will be part of Ashbourne’s 200th Birthday celebrations. We will have a 2K race for Under 12’s starting at 10am and the adults 5K and 10K races will follow at 10:30am.
This is an AAI registered event and will be chip-timed.
Lovely t-shirt this year for first 200 adults registered and a medal for all finishers. Refreshments and Prizes. Please come and join us for this fun family event. Very close to Dublin city!
Course is reasonably flat and goes around Ashbourne town. Starts and finishes at Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA Grounds A84 YY47.
Please register now on: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/st_andrews_ac_5k__10k_ashbourne/3502/details
Cost: €5 for Children’s Race, €20 for 5K and €25 for 10K + Service Charge.
Groups of 10+: Please contact us through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/St.AndrewsAthleticClub

Newbridge Educate Together National School 5K Fun Run
2020-04-26 11:00 - 13:00
Newbridge Educate Together National School are hosting a fantastic 5k run, within the beautiful Curragh. The run will take place on the roads around the Curragh, with a separate short dash for young children! Plenty of parking will be provided up at the school, where there will also be refreshments and entertainment. The event will be raising funds for the school. Come along and take part in this fantastic event!

Cleasathon
2020-05-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Inis Oírr, Inisheer, Aran Islands, Co Galway., Ireland
Cleasathon 2020
Cleasathon is a road race that take place yearly on Inis Oirr. Inis Oírr island is situated off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. It is one of the group of islands known as The Aran Islands. It has an ancient history, a vibrant Irish speaking population, beautiful scenery and a tranquil pace of life. The island can be accessed, all year-round, by plane from Indreabhán, Conamara, by ferry from Ros an Mhíl, Conamara or seasonly from Doolin, Co. Clare.
For Cleasathon 2020 we will have the usual 5k & 10k road race and because of the year and Galway 2020 we will be holding a 20k (2 laps of the 10K Route).
During the route you will get to see some of the iconic beauty of Inis Oírr:
20k Run: €30 Special Early Bird Rate (available until 24:00hrs on 3rd April 2020) – €50 after this
10k Run: €25 Special Early Bird Rate (available until 24:00hrs on 3rd April 2020) – €45 after this
5k Run: €25 Special Early Bird Rate (available until 24:00hrs on 3rd April 2020) – €45 after this
Online registration closes at 01:00p.m. on the 29 th April, 2020.
On the day registration will open at 10:00a.m.
Its a fun day for all the family…..…
Register using the following link…….
See the website for some of the fun from Cleasathon 2019 https://www.cleasathon-inisoirr.info/index.php

Cairn Hill Challenge 20202
2020-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | drumlish co. Longford, Drumlish Community Centre, Drumlish
Challenge yourself with this Cairn hill Challenge on may bank holiday sunday 2020.
More details to follow

Kilkenny Care to Run Mini Marathon
2020-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | The Hoban Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny
There is an option of a 10km (chipped) or a 5km (not chipped) route starting at the The Hoban Hotel, Waterford Road on Monday 4th May at 11am.
There will be prizes for the 1st & 2nd Male & Female to finish the 10k and for the 1st & 2nd person to finish the 5k. Medals will also be given out to all participants on both routes.
Funds raised go towards supporting Family Carers locally in the community.
You can register for the Mini Marathon on the Family Carers Ireland website www.familycarers.ieor www.runireland.com; by post or by calling into our centre at the Springhill Clinic on the Waterford road or by phoning 056 7721424 & we will post out a registration form to you.
Registration costs €15 with the closing date on Thursday 30th April at 5.00pm. You can also register on the day of the Mini Marathon at 9.30am and the fee is €20. We look forward to seeing you all on the day.

Castle Tri Virtual Race Series - Week 2
2020-05-08 08:00 - 2020-05-10 17:00 | Online, Ireland

The Big Rugby Run
2020-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Online, Ireland
#TheBigRugbyRun, a new exciting virtual team relay challenge event being held on Saturday 9th May and targeting the Irish grassroots rugby community, launched online at www.thebigrugbyrun.com.
The initiative, the brainchild of PSA Academies Directors Graham Ross & Johne Murphy, is looking to raise significant funds for Feed The Heroes (www.feedtheheroes.com), as they continue to #fuelthefrontline fighting the battle against COVID-19 across Ireland.
#TheBigRugbyRun will involve current or past rugby teams, from Minis Under 10s age group up to retired veterans, registering to run or walk a virtual relay over the half marathon (21km) or full marathon (42km) distance, whilst still observing the Government guidelines regarding social distancing and staying within 2kms of home. Each team will be set the challenge of raising a minimum of €50 for Feed The Heroes, with all underage teams participating going into a free-to-enter post-event Grand Prize Draw to win prizes from some leading sports and other brands.
Ex-Munster player and Newbridge College SCT Head Coach Johne Murphy said “We’re delighted to launch #TheBigRugbyRun and hope that it gives young and older rugby teams and people from across the country an ideal opportunity to get back in touch with each other, commit to a physical challenge and raise money for a fantastic cause. We’re all missing the usual end-of-season excitement now more than ever but hopefully #TheBigRugbyRun can help to mark the end of season with something unique and fitting for the times that we’re in. We’re excited to be extending our support of Feed The Heroes through this event and are hoping #TheBigRugbyRun will help raise more money for the fund.”
For more information on #TheBigRugbyRun, visit www.thebigrugbyrun.com, or email info@thebigrugbyrun.com or
To donate to the Feed The Heroes fund go to www.feedtheheroes.com.

The Searlait Tywang Memorial Road Run
2020-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny, 33 Hillside View, Castlecomer, R95 F6D0, Ireland
The Searlait Tywang Memorial Road Run was set up in 2016 after Searlait (5) passed away from Childhood Cancer, all monies raised from this event go to Aoibheann’s Pink Tie the National Children’s Cancer Charity.
This is the 5th year of the event and this one promises to be the best yet with great prizes, great atmosphere & great post race refreshments!
There is a 5k, 10k, 10 mile & Half Marathon. All routes have been officially AAI measured.
ROUTES:
Half Marathon – click here to view.
10 Mile – click here to view.
10k – Click here to view.
Registration from 8:30am – 10:30am in Dean Celtic AC, Castlecomer.

Castle Tri Virtual Race Series - Week 3
2020-05-22 08:00 - 2020-05-24 17:00 | Online, Ireland

Windmill Run 2020
2020-05-24 | Garristown, Dublin, Garristown, Dublin, Ireland
Welcome to the 8th year of The Windmill Run! 2020 promises to be as exciting and daring as previous years. Held in Garristown, North Co Dublin, this event has grown in popularity and entrant numbers, selling out annually. The course takes you through beautiful countryside with spectactular views, including the historic landmark windmill. The undulating landscape guarantees a run that will challenge and satisfy runners of all levels. Are you brave enough to take on the ‘Battle of the Bog Hill’ again this year?

The Prizes will be awarded in 10k and 5k categories.
Refreshments: Available in the Community Centre after the event.
The run will be chipped for all entrants.
The first 300 online entrants are guaranteed a tech tee on finishing (sizes to be specified when registering)
Early Bird rates finish up on 28th Feb.
We are delighted to announce that each and every finisher will receive a medal which is proudly sponsored, in full, by our main sponsor DIXON International Transport
Event details and schedule
Race starts at 10am sharp – please arrive early
No Refunds. No Transfers.
Parking is available and will be managed – Please do not park on the Main Street

Tallaght AC 5K Road Race
2020-05-24 10:00 - 14:00
Our annual 5k road race takes place on Sunday 24th May 10am start
Fast flat course medal all finishers
All running abilities welcome Prizes in usual categories
Refreshment served afterwards upstairs in our clublhouse

RUN RAMPAGE WEEKENDER
2020-05-30 10:00 - 2020-05-31 17:00 | The Jungle (County Derry), 60 Desertmartin Rd, Moneymore, BT45 7RB
Head off to the Jungle where you can run RAMPAGE across one of Ireland’s coolest obstacle adventure races.
30th and 31st May 2020 will see us host our fourth “Rampage Weekender” event. Gut busting and unique obstacles, lashings of mud, a fantastic and picturesque location, followed by an awesome after party and camping.

Gaelscoil Charman 5K
2020-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | St Josephs community centre Wexford, New Line Road, Wexford, Y35 A66C, Ireland
Gaelscoil Charman hosts it’s fourth annual 5k timed fun run/walk on Sunday June 14th at 10am. All fitness levels are welcome. This is a family event.
Refreshments and prize giving will be in Gaelscoil Charman school directly after the event.

CANCELLED - Abbeyshrule 5/10km
2020-06-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford, Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford
Unfortunately due to the restrictions from Covid-19, this year’s Abbeyshrule Run will not be going ahead.
This decision is disappointing for us all to have to make but the only one considering the circumstances.
We hope you keep safe and healthy during these trying times and we look forward to seeing you all in June 2021.

Strokestown 10km Road Race & 5km Fun Run
2020-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Strokestown, County Roscommon, Strokestown, Roscommon
On June 20th at 11 am, Sliabh Bán AC in Strokestown, Co Roscommon, are delighted to be holding out 5th annual 10km Road Race and 5km Family Fun Run. The race is chip timed and the 10km course is officially measured by AI.
This year we are delighted to be hosting our race as a part of the Strokestown Summer Solstice Celebrations, a monster weekend of events with something for all the family to enjoy. All proceeds from all events are being donated to the Roscommon Mayo Hospice Palliative Care Services.
Register online at www.justrunevents.ie

Tough Mudder Ireland - Saturday
2020-07-25 08:00 | Loughcrew, Co.Meath, Loughcrew Adventure Centre, Oldcastle, Ireland
Epic is an understatement. We’re pulling out all the stops for this return to our badass roots making 2020 a season to remember. Join 4,000 people on the start line and take on Ireland’s most epic obstacle course race. This is is your chance to get outside your comfort zone, discover what you’re made of, and cross that finish line stronger than you started.
Strap in and get ready for an all-out party in Mudder Village with live entertainment, authentic local eats, lawn games (giant beer pong, anyone?) and all the incredible Mudder camaraderie you can handle.
Sign up here
Tough Mudder Classic
25 Obstacles – 8 – 10 Miles

Tough Mudder 5K
10 Obstacles – 5 Kilometers

Ronan Clarke Road Run
2020-07-26 12:00 - 15:00
The annual Ronan Clarke 10k / 5k run will take place on Sunday the 26th of July in Killala. Registration in Killala Community Centre from 10:30 with the run starting at 12 o clock. A great day for all the family.

IP Telecom Dublin Night Run 5km or 10km
2020-07-28 19:20 - 21:00 | Park West, Dublin, Park West, Business Park, Dublin
Welcome to the IP Telecom Dublin Night Run

**THE SUMMER NIGHT RUN**

Park West has it all. A long flat course with the variety of the business park and The Grand Canal. Limited to 1,000 entries you don’t want to miss this unique Night Run. Starting and finishing near the Plaza in Parkwest the 5km participants will do 1 loop while the 10km will do 2 loops.

Entries are limited to 1,000 so don’t leave it too late to enter! Tell your friends. There will be a unique Finisher’s Medal to meet you at the finish line. Plus there is also the personal satisfaction of finishing and maybe a PB

CANCELLED Breffni 3 Province Challenge
2020-08-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Arva, Cavan, Arva, Cavan, Ireland
Unfortunately due to the restrictions from Covid 19, Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2020 will not be going ahead.
We are heartbroken making this decision as we know our charities are already struggling in their fundraising efforts due to the pandemic.
Anyone who has already registered will be contacted shortly with the option to transfer their registration to 2021, or a refund.
Should anyone wish to make a donation to our charities in the mean time, please contact us and we can send you on the details for each.
We, as a community, hope you are all healthy and well, please keep safe during these times, and we look forward to seeing you all at our 20th Anniversary Event on 31st July 2021.
Breffni 3 Province Challenge will be held on August Bank Holiday Saturday. We have a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run as well as a 25K & 100K cycle. The Half Marathon & 10K are AAI approved.
This event has been organised by the Community of Arva with the aim of raising funds towards Cancer Care, Cure & Research.
These events will raise much needed funds for St Luke’s Oncology Trust, Breast Cancer Research (Formerly NBCRI). and Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Homecare Association. Tel 086 084 8633 for your sponsorship cards!
All participants receive a custom designed technical t-shirt, medal and certificate on completion.
Raise as much sponsorship as you can as your registration fee will be included in your final amount.
Refreshment, BBQ and live entertainment by at the finish line in Market Square Arva. Later in the evening buffet in the Breffni Arms Hotel followed by entertainment and dancing til late!

Ceantar na nOileán Virtual10k 5k road race
2020-08-03 08:00 - 21:00
Ceantar na nOileán Virtual 10k 5k road race

Our road race will be Virtual this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The virtual race will take place on the Bank Holiday Monday, August 3rd.

The cash price of €75 for the first male & first Female & €40 for the first male & first Female in the 5km.

You can run your own route on the 3rd anytime between 8.00am & 9.00pm route map showing moving time will be required. We recommend Strava & Map my run.

Each participant gets a medal & a 500ml Sports Bottle with our race logo on it.
Entry Fee is €15 for both races & €5 from each entry goes to Freagróirí Pobail Na NOileáin.

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/608463875971985/posts/1792753387543022/

https://www.sportlann.ie/collections/all

Ireland West 3/4 Marathon & 5k
2020-09-05 10:00 - 14:30 | Swinford Community Centre, Swinford, Mayo, F12HH50
Swinford Athletics Club is delighted to announce the launch of the annual Ireland West ¾ Marathon and 5K which will take place on Saturday the 5th of September 2020. This fast course is situated in East Mayo passing the iconic Meelick Round Tower, Ballylahan Castle and the beautiful river Moy.
Generous cash prizes and trophies.
Finisher’s medal.
Race t-shirt (First 250 Online registrations, ¾ Marathon Only)
A great welcome and after race hospitality guaranteed.
¾ Marathon €35 Online €40 on the day
¾ Marathon Relay €75 Online
5K €15 Online
5K U16 €10 Online
Prizes: ¾ Marathon
Male & Female
Male & Female O40, 50, 60
Relay Team (3x10K) Male, Female, Mixed
Team (Team of 4)
Prizes: 5K
Male & Female
M/F Junior U16
Medals for all finishers.
Athletics Ireland Permit YES
https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/IrelandWest34Marathon5KSwinfordAC

ROS GO RUN 2020, CANCELLED
2020-09-06 11:30 - 14:30 | EIRE ÓG GAA CLUB AGHADRESTAN LISACUL CASTLEREA CO. ROSCOMMON F45 TY01, Aghadrestan, Lisacul, Castlerea, F45 TY01
1/2 MARATHON, 10K & 5k RACE/WALK

CANCELLED: KILKENNY JJ Reddy Danesfort 5K
2020-09-20 12:00 | Danesfort GAA, Danesfort, Kilkenny
Now in its 9th year the JJ REDDY DANESFORT 5K, in Danesfort Co. Kilkenny is conveniently located 60 seconds from junction 9 on the M9 motorway.
Although run entirely by volunteers the JJ REDDY RUN prides itself in holding a professional event. Our 5k was shortlisted in the 2017 Running in Ireland Awards and our 10k was overall winner in it’s category.
Now famous for its hospitality, the JJ REDDY RUN tented village ensures that you and you family enjoy a festival athmosphete while participating in Kilkenny’s largest running event.
JJ REDDY Danesfort 5K participants enjoy:
Bespoke JJ REDDY DANESFORT 5K Finishers Medal
Timing Chip (Total Timing)
Race Bag & Goodies for all finishers
Water on route
Post race refreshments
50+ stewards
Register online only www.jjreddydanesfortrun.com

Run Conahy 5k & 10K
2020-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Conahy N.S, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny
RUN CONAHY 2020
Sunday 27 September 2020
12.00pm
Run Conahy is set amongst beautiful scenery and undulating hills.
It aims to challenge runners along the 10K route.
The event has proven to be very popular over the years with its friendly atmosphere and unique setting.
The 5K fun run/walk is a great way to soak up some scenery on a shorter route.
Whatever you choose, the question is ‘Can you Conquer Conahy?’
Chip timed by JustRunsEvents
Medals for all finishers
Prizes
Goodie bags for 10K

CANCELLED. PORTUMNA FOREST PARK 5k/10k TRAIL RACES
2020-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | portumna Forest Park, Portumna, Galway, Ireland
CANCELLED
Was Re-Scheduled for 4th October 2020.
Portumna GAA Club are once again hosting 5km and 10km trail races around the beautiful Portumna Forest Park at 12 noon on Sunday 4th October. This is our third year and with 200+ runners last year we are going strong!
The 5k is on forest roads/trails and will accommodate dedicated runners but is also suitable for walkers/families/buggies. The 10k will take you deep into the forest and is a proper 10k race on mainly single-track trails between the trees, broken up by stretches of forest road ideal for passing.
The races will be on separate circuits around the forest, both well signed and marshalled. Km markers and water will be in place around the courses. Free tea/coffee for all runners/walkers at the pitch after the races.
Both races start at 12pm sharp from Portumna GAA Club.
Registration online here or in the GAA club from 11am. Online registrations will close on Saturday 3rd at 8pm. A draw will take place for a free entry for one online entrant. The races will again be followed by a BBQ and family fun-day. Prize giving at 1.30pm.

Adult entry €10 (enter here). Kids (under 16) €5, family €20. Kids or families enter at the pitch on the day. Showers available at the pitch after your run. Prizes sponsored by D Lynch & Sons Hardware. Contact Shane at 0879895143 or portumnaforesttrail@gmail.com.
Portumna Forest Park 5-10k Run Walk ROUTE MAP

Longwood Village Road Races 2020
2020-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Longwood, Co.Meath, Ireland
Details to Follow

Run in the Dark Virtual 5K & 10K
2020-11-11 20:00 - 21:30 | virtual
Run in the Dark returns this November as a virtual event. Thousands of runners and walkers across the globe will light up the night on Wednesday 11 November. Participants will run individually and track their run on the Run in the Dark mobile application to place on a global leaderboard.
Run in the Dark is the Mark Pollock Trust’s principal fundraising event which supports Mark Pollock to deal with the ongoing impact of his catastrophic spinal cord injury while enabling him to pursue his personal mission to cure paralysis in our lifetime.
The virtual run pack includes:

Run in the Dark medal
Flashing armband to hold your phone or keys
Time and distance tracking
Digital certificate of completion
