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Castle Tri Virtual Race Series - Week 2
2020-05-08 08:00 - 2020-05-10 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

Star Wars 4 Miler and Virtual Run
2020-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Attymass, Attymass, Ballina
It’s May the 4th again – so May the Force be with you!
Join us for a walk/jog/run over 4mile distance to celebrate it. Get you trainers on, and earn Star Wars themed medal.
4th May 2020 @ 6pm – chip timed run – Attymass (Ballina), Co. Mayo (eircode F26 E186) or virtual run.
Route – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3528292275

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.

**POSTPONED** Annual Whitegate "Dinny Ryan" Road Race **New 6km Distance** **POSTPONED**
2020-05-04 | Whitegate, Co. Clare
Come join us for our annual Dinny Ryan Road Race on the shores of Lough Derg in Whitegate, Co. Clare!
This event has increased in popularity over the years. It is named in honour of a successful local athlete, Dinny Ryan, who won many medals for cross country running in the 1950s.
This year we are combining our traditional 10km and 5km to bring you a new 6km distance!
May 4th 2020 Event:
6km Road Race/Fun Run
Registration from 10.30am in the GAA Clubhouse – race begins at 12pm.
The Dinny Ryan Perpetual Cup will be presented to the winner and there will be other prizes and trophies to be won also.
It promises to be an enjoyable event!
ALL welcome 🙂

Cycling Ireland Virtual Challenge for The Irish Cancer Society
2020-05-03 09:30 - 13:00 | Online, Ireland
Cycling Ireland will host a charity sportive on Sunday, May 3rd on the online training platform, Zwift. Many of Ireland’s top professional cyclists, including Nicolas Roche and Eddie Dunbar, will join in support of those struggling during these difficult times.
Hundreds of people are expected to ride the virtual sportive from the safety of their own homes using a stationary bike and turbo trainer, making it the largest mass participation sporting event in the country.
The event caters to a variety of fitness levels with the option to ride for a portion of, or the full 75-kilometer route. Participants have the opportunity to chat with Ireland’s top professional cyclists as well as friends from around the country using Cycling Ireland’s chat app, discord.Cycling Ireland’s designated charity for the event is the Irish Cancer Society.
The Covid-19 outbreak has had a huge effect on the Irish Cancer Society as it works with the most vulnerable to the virus. Join us as we come together while staying apart and support the most vulnerable in our society.
Event Details

Date: Sunday, May 3rd @ 9:30am
Zwift Route: TugaZ Sunday Cake Ride (75km)

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/680592
Steps to participate
Register with Cycling Ireland HERE
Join the event on the Zwift Companion App
Make a donation HERE

Pictured is Adam GilsenanPhoto Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

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

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

Rock Runners A.C. Virtual Run
2020-05-01 00:00 - 2020-05-16 23:59
DATES – Friday 1 st May 2020 – Saturday 16 th May 2020
2. ABOUT – Everybody just wants to help don’t they? In a difficult and sometimes distressing set of circumstances such as where we find ourselves at present with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to remember we’re all in this together. With that in mind, a group of eager runners from South West Fermanagh have decided to, well, er….. go running. And anyone else who’d like to join with us. Sure it’ll look a bit different with the lockdown restrictions. Running will be virtual and in isolation. But between the above dates, the Rock Runners from Derrylin are inviting runners of all abilities to run whatever
you can and for an extra bit of fun you can take a video of yourself and send it to our Facebook Page. Suggested distances are between 3 and 6 miles but you can run less or more as you see fit. So hands up who’s ready for a bit of virtual running action…..

3. THE CAUSE – Marie Curie is a well known and respected organisation working in the local community (and all across the UK). They provide care and
support for around 2,500 people living with a terminal illness in Northern Ireland each year. Of course at this present time their workload gets no smaller and indeed bigger in many ways with their services also being called upon by local nursing homes where necessary. In these extraordinary times, Marie Curie has launched an ‘emergency appeal’ as per the link below and all proceeds from our fundraising run will go towards this appeal so that people’s lives can continue to be valued in the local area
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/donate
Upon registering through a portal set up by njuko you will receive your confirmation details and these will also be emailed to your given address. An option to donate your agreed amount will be available or you can leave it until after you have completed your challenge ��
4. Club facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/rockrunnersderrylin/

Duleek Cystic Fibrosis 10K Remembrance Run
2020-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Duleek Meath, Duleek, Meath
https://www.facebook.com/events/478240649464725/

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!

Pettitt's SuperValu Wexford Half Marathon or 10km
2020-04-26 10:30 - 13:30 | Wexford
Wexford has proven itself over the years as Ireland’s record breaking course. In 2012 a Guinness world record was broken in retro running! Individually people have consistently achieved PB’s. 59% in the Half marathon and 59% in the 10km in 2019 Wexford is a fast course.
**For 2020 we have a new flatter Half Marathon course** Cool !!
Last year 1,900 people enjoyed the scenic and fast course.
The Half marathon also has pacers catering for 1.30/ 1.45 / 2hrs.
Wexford has proven itself a must do race for quality, friendliness and atmosphere. Parking is easy and the course has plenty of variety starting in the town and taking you around the surrounding countryside.
Enter now and who knows Wexford could be your PB course for half marathon or 10km in 2020! Catch the Early Birds

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

Tuff-Inish Adventure Race
2020-04-25 | Drumfries, Buncrana, Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Buncrana, 0000, Ireland
Staged in Inishowen, Irelands largest and most northerly peninsula is steeped in history, culture, tradition and is home to the origin of the Wild Atlantic Way 2500Km of coastal scenic routes. Sliabh Sneacht location is an Adventure paradise of hills, trails, lakes and a terrain that will have tried and tested your fitness and scenery that will restore your adrenalin time and again to cross that finish line with a new self-belief and greeted with friendliness, stunning medals and amazing hospitality.
Adventure racing really tests your overall fitness, switching disciplines and utilising different muscles allows you achieve greater distances. Tuff-Inish Adventure’s 4 course options, with the perfect balance of endurance and speed, ensures there is a race for you to challenge your fitness and training regime.

TITAN – 105Km A new Course in 2020 with similarities to our previous Sept. event, this race will accommodate participants transition kit boxes at stage ending’s and will have a strict 10hr cut-off.
The 62km Extreme is exactly what it says and a favourite with the hardened Adventurer.

The 41km Rebel courses have won the acclaim of regular adventurers and will challenge even the fittest of adventurers.
The 26km Sprint is also guaranteed to challenge and excite the Novice adventurer.

Castle Tri Virtual Race Series - Week 1
2020-04-24 08:00 - 2020-04-26 17:00 | Online, Ireland

**CANCELLED** Claregalway 5K Fun Run & Walk
2020-04-21 19:00 | 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).

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!

Up and Over Challenge 2020
2020-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Lahardane, Co.Mayo
The course begins with a 3.5km climb from Lahardane village, Co.Mayo to the foot of Nephin mountain , an ascent from Carrowskeheen and descent down by Cloughbrack followed by a 6.5km road run back to the village. Registration is €35. Early bird entry until March 17th is €30
https://www.upandoverchallenge.com/register.html

Lakers Roundwood Reservoir 10km Run
2020-04-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Roundwood, Wicklow, Roundwood, Wicklow, Ireland
Roundwood Reservoir 10km Saturday 18th April @ 10.30am
Open to all Runners, Joggers and Walkers
Chipped and Timed ! €20 Entry Fee online until Midnight 17/04/2020
Registration open from 8.30 am – 10.00 in Roundwood Parish Hall
Prize Giving & Free BBQ Post Race!
New This Year !
Family Fun Run & Walk 2.5km – Registration from 9 to 10.3
Entry €6 per person
For more information visit our website HERE of book directly HERE

Dublin Mountain Mini Marathon (12K)
2020-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Glencullen Adventure Centre, The Gap Glencullen, Dublin
Team Ultra Marathon are delighted to announce their next charity event
In partnership with the Dublin Mountain Running Club
Hosting Dublin’s very 1st Mountain Mini Marathon
The Dublin Mountain Mini Marathon
Will take place April 18th 2020
This event is supporting As I Am, Ireland’s national autism charity.
April is Autism awareness month
The Dublin Mountains are an exciting recreational facility for all to enjoy. The Dublin Mountain Mini Marathon is a waymarked 12km Trail in the Dublin Mountains, south of Dublin City and part of the The Dublin Mountains Way (DMW) Slí Shléibhte Bhaile Átha Cliath.

The Dublin Mountains has been named one of the most scenic trails in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the great outdoors, capturing the spectacular views of Dublin City & surrounding landscape while introducing you to nature.

This event is part of Get Ireland active 2020 Programme, it is also a not for profit & leave no trace Ireland event.

Dublin Mountain Running Club are very proud to be affiliated with leave no trace Ireland who promote the importance of our outdoor surroundings for all to embrace & enjoy and are honoured to be hosting this event for such a worthy cause.

The event will start & finish at Glencullen adventure park The Gap Glencullen

Registration is now open at www.justrunsevents.ie

Royal Canal Run Longford
2020-04-18 08:30 - 18:00
A family of runners that knows what runners want in a race. The Royal Canal Run is on the banks of the Royal Canal Longford. Longford is ideally located in the Midlands with easy access from all over the country. This is a flat fast run and great for a PB. Its a 5.2 k loop which gives spectators a great view of the runners.
Event details and schedule
Ultra Marathon starts 8:30am
Full Marathon Walkers 8:30am
Full Marathon starts 10:00am
Half Marathon starts 11:15am
10k starts 10:00am.
Free parking 150m from Start. Tee shirt and medal for all. Water, Gels and Jellies on the course. Porto loos on the course and at registration. Lots of tea coffee and goodies after the race. No Showers.
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK – CLICK HERE

Carney 10km 2020
2020-04-13 12:00 - 17:00
The Carney 10K is an annual Road race that takes place on Easter Monday. A fast course, Chip Timing, suitable for beginners and walkers. Registration at Oxfield Centre on race day available.

Fern Celtic FC Easter Monday 5K/2K
2020-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Ballyea ,Ennis, Ballyeas, Ennis, V95 H1FN
Annual Fern Celtic FC Easter Monday 5K/2K

KILKISHEN 10 Mile (Run Clare race 4)
2020-04-12 13:00 - 17:00 | KILKISHEN
**All venues to be confirmed**
A HUGE THANK YOU to absolutely everyone who has taken part in run Clare 2019! You were all amazing!
Everyone on the Run Clare committee is dedicated to running; we all love it! We have all been involved in the sport one way or another for most of our lives. We live it and breathe it. One sunny day in 2014 we had the brain wave of encouraging everyone to share our passion for the sport and created our amazing series.
We have listened to feedback and decided to make a couple of changes to keep the series fresh and exciting! We are delighted to announce that we will be moving locations to new areas of the Banner County…
The 5k will be in Lisdoonvarna, it’ll be a great way to start the journey around the country lanes. The 5 mile will take us to Spanish Point, where the route will take close to the Atlantic, then to Ennis for the Eamon Moloney 10k, where the urban location is known for its family atmosphere and fast, flat route. Finally we are heading to East Clare for the 10 mile.
Finishers prizes to be announced in the coming weeks! Tech tops for the first 400 entries in the 10k.
We all start together but we may not all finish together, what matters is that we all have achieved something incredible as an individual.
Where else would you get 4 races over 4 months with all the trimmings you know we do?? In 2019 we had over a 1000 runners from 24 counties sign up for the series, lets get the whole of Ireland coming to Clare and prove that the Banner know about races!
4 races. 4 months. 1 goal.
https://eventgen.ie/run-clare—the-5-to-10-challenge-2020

10 mile only link is https://eventgen.ie/run-clare—10-mile-2020

Bunny Fun Run
2020-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | waterford
Easter Sunday 12th April Waterford RSC
Family Event. 5 mile race and walk
Registration Saturday 11th April 1-4 and Sunday 12th April from 9.30 a.m.

6th Easter Sunday Bunny Run
2020-04-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Tullaroan Co Kilkenny, Tullaroan, Kilkenny
TULLAROAN ATHLETICS CLUB
6th ANNUAL EASTER SUNDAY BUNNY RUN
12th April 2020
10 Mile €25 11 am Start
10K €20 and 5K €10 11:30 am Start
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon where runners, walkers, wheelchair and assisted participants are all welcome to take part with Chip timing, bespoke medal for all finishers. Refreshments & shower facilities provided after your event. Come & be part of this special day & let the power of inclusion embrace you this Easter.
ONE GOAL, ONE VISION….TOGETHERNESS

6th Easter Sunday Bunny Run
2020-04-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Tullaroan Co Kilkenny, Tullaroan, Kilkenny
TULLAROAN ATHLETICS CLUB
6th ANNUAL EASTER SUNDAY BUNNY RUN
12th April 2020
10 Mile €25 11am Start
10K €20 and 5K €10 11:30am Start
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon where runners,walkers, wheelchair and assisted participants are all welcome to take part with Chip timing, bespoke medal for all finishers. Refreshments & shower facilities provided after your event. Come & be part of this special day & let the power of inclusion embrace you this Easter.
ONE GOAL, ONE VISION….TOGETHERNESS

**CANCELLED**Easter Bunny Hop 10k & 7k
2020-04-11 12:30 - 14:00
Cancelled due to COVID 19
Our annual Easter Bunny Hop 10k & 7k will take place on Easter Saturday 11th April. Funds raised will go to Down Syndrome Ireland – Cavan Branch.
Donations Welcome on the day.
Registration from 11am in Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva.
refreshments served after.

Tralee Marathon 2020
2020-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Tralee Co. Kerry
The Tralee Marathon will take place on Saturday 11th April 2020, it will be a stand alone 26.2 Mile event. The route will be the original 2013 route (Tralee, Ardfert, Fenit, Spa, Tralee). The Race Director will be Jim McNeice.

The Marathon will start at 9am on the 11th April. It will start outside the Aqua Dome, heading to Ardfert, Barrow, and then onto Fenit, after which the route heads back to Tralee via the Spa, the Kerries, and Blennerville. With the finish line on the Neil Armstrong Way.
The finish line of the Tralee Marathon is on the Neil Armstrong Way. In 1997 Neil Armstrong made a speech in this area of Tralee.

Ballinderry N.S. 5K Run
2020-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Ballinderry NS, Corofin, Galway
Run, Jog or Walk, All Welcome. Race is AAI permitted and timed.

Great Ireland Run
2020-04-05 10:30 - 13:00 | Pheonix Park, Dublin, Ireland
The 20th annual running of the Great Ireland Run 10k will take place on SUNDAY 5 APRIL in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Set in the iconic surroundings of Europe’s largest urban park, runners can take part in a truly inspiring celebration of running, as you make your way through the spectacular natural surroundings of a park filled with rich history and natural beauty.
Why not take advantage of our Early Bird offers and enter today!

Official AAI measured route
Chip timed event

Register HERE
