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Turkey Trot 7k & 10k
2018-12-26 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Arva, Cavan, Arva, Cavan, Ireland
Arva Trotters present the 2018 Turkey Trot 7k & 10k in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland, Cavan Branch.
Start & finish at Breffni Arms Hotel, Main Street, Arva at 12.30pm St. Stephens’ Day (December 26th).
Refreshments served afterwards.
Donations welcome on the day.

Kilconly 5km Fun Run/Walk
2018-12-26 12:00 | Duddys Pub, Kilconly, Ireland
Annual Kilconly St. Stephens’ Day charity Fun Run/walk in aid of Kilconly GAA and the Galway Hospice.
Beginning at 12 pm.
Registration from 11.30pm
Starting and Finishing at Duddy’s Pub.
Registration €20

Streets of Wicklow 5km
2018-12-26 11:00 - 12:00 | East Glendalough School – Station Road Wicklow, Station Road, Wicklow
The Streets of Wicklow 5km has been running now for over 10 years. This unique run through the Streets of Wicklow is organised by Inbhear Dee Athletics Club and generously sponsored by Burke Oil. It is a chipped timed fast course with prizes galore.
-There is cash prizes for the first 5 men and women in
-There is a perpetual cup and cash prize for the first Family across the line – 2 parents and 2 children to count.
-There is a €100 cash bonus for man or woman who breaks the course record
-There are category prizes for Juniors right up to over 60’s
– There is a 1 mile race for u12’s at 10:30
Apart from all this there is a great run to be had with over 400 participants taking to the streets every year the atmosphere is electric.

Ardagh 5K Fun Run
2018-12-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Ardagh, Mayo, Ardagh, Mayo, Ireland
Ardagh GAA are hosting their annua 5K Fun Run. Proceeds are going towards a Defibrillator for the club providing a much needed and vital service for the club and its members and visitors.
Registration starts at 10.30AM
Race Starts at 12.00PM SHARP
Registration Form Available from www.ardaghgaaclub.com
FEE:
€5 Children
€10 Adults
€20 Family
Prizes for 1st & 2nd place Adult, Local and Under 16 (Both Male & Female)
**Local Participants STRICTLY must be born in the parish, member of the club or went to school in the parish**
Refreshments afterwards in the community centre with spot prizes!
Best fancy dress costumes will win a prize!
Bring an extra friend or family member this year!
Thanks for the support, Ardagh GAA Club.

Cavan Christmas Dash 5K Run/Walk
2018-12-26 10:30 - 13:30 | The Farnham Arms Hotel, The Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan, H12 Y6E4, Ireland
8th Annual Cavan Christmas Dash 5K Run – Jog – Walk
Please come out and support two great local groups:
Cavan Branch of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
&
Drumlin House Training Centre
Get your St. Stephen’s day off to a cracking start and join us Wednesday 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.
Registration fees on the day:
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

Dromindoora National School Annual St Stephens Day 10K run
2018-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Dromindoora School, Killanena, Dromindoora, Killanena. Co Clare, v94xp71, Ireland
10K Run
5K Fun Run /walk
Cash prizes and trophies. Times recorded

Christmas Day Limerick parkrun
2018-12-25 09:30 - 10:30 | University of Limerick, Ireland
An special Limerick parkrun to mark Christmas Day!!
Limerick parkrun – a free timed 5k event – takes place every Saturday @ 9.30am on the path just above the boathouse in UL. Outside of our regular Saturday parkruns we are holding an extra event on Christmas Day itself. All welcome!!
As its Christmas Day we won’t have tea/coffee afterwards as people will be rushing home for Turkey :-).
Runners, walkers, buggies etc all welcome. (Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
Parking is available in the carpark to the right as you drive down towards the boathouse (after turning left at the roundabout). There is no parking at the boathouse itself. The event starts on the tarmac path just below the carpark (before the boathouse)
See you all there – don’t forget your barcode! (No printed barcode – no time). If you don’t have a barcode you can register for free at https://www.parkrun.ie/register/

Duhallow A.C 5k Classic Road Race 2018
2018-12-16 13:00 - 17:00 | safaris nightclub, Newmarket, Newmarket
DUHALLOW AC 5KM CLASSIC ROAD RACE
SUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2018
Entry Fee: 10 euros on-line or 15 euros on the day
Entries, Prize giving and Refreshments at the Hi-Land Lounge, Newmarket, Co. Cork
‘’One of the Fastest 5ks in Ireland ‘’
Great race for a PB- All Fitness Levels Welcome
First 500 Athletes receive a bespoke finishing medal
1st Athlete home wins the Jer Murphy Perpetual Cup
€300 1st Man and Woman
Cash Prize for Breaking course Record
1st Six men and Women
1st Three Juniors (u17) Boys & Girls
1st Three Veterans Men over 40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80
1st Three Veterans Women over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,65,70,75,80
Wheelchair Category 1st & 2nd Prizes
Spot Prizes to Celebrate our 21st Year Anniversary
Race Info: Donie Shine 086-8149970, Jerry Twomey 086-8050821, Michael Murphy 083-1025222
AAI PERMIT GRANTED: Everyone competing in this race are doing so at their own risk, Duhallow A.C. accept no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss of damage to persons or property incurred while attending and participating in this event.

Irish Trail Races 8km Turkey Run
2018-12-15 10:00 | Devil’s Glen, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, Wicklow
Come along to Irish Trail Races 1st Turkey Run! Set in Devil’s Glen, it’s going to be a cracker of a race. With prizes for the best dressed and most original “turkey”! We have a great race lined up, it’s an 8km route with plenty of “little” hills and many twists and turns.
You will be rewarded with mulled wine and mince pies post race
This is one not to be missed. The route is fully marked and very easy to follow. It is timed and prizes will be awarded to 1st / 2nd Male and Female.
Trail shoes and rain jackets are essential….even if dressed as a turkey!
(subject to permit)
Where: Devil’s Glen, Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Time: Race start at 11am, Registration at 10am, Race Brief at 10.45am

KTRTC 12ks of Christmas
2018-12-08 10:00 - 17:00
KTRTC will host the Highly popular and sell out 12K’s of Christmas event again this year on the 8th of December at 10am. There will also be a 6k option .There will be ample car parking spaces available. Prizes for 1st ,2nd, 3rd in both male and female categories. The run will be chip timed by professionals.{Pop-up- Races}so it really is an event for serious runners or the contented amateur enthusiast . Hot chocolate and marshmallows will be served after the race. Hopefully there will be a special visit from Santa Claus if he is not too busy. Registration online: 12 K – 12 euro 6k – 10 euro

Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon IX
2018-12-08 09:00 - 14:00
“If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.”
Race Day: 9am, Saturday 8th December 2018
Race start/finish from The Clonakilty Park Hotel (formerly The Quality Hotel), Clonakilty, West Cork
Register at www.runclon.ie

Winter is upon us and whilst some people are layering up their thermal socks, others are getting out their running shoes and warming up for the popular end of season race in West Cork – the ninth annual Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon, taking place Saturday 8th December.
The route is a stunning testing course with ocean views and gentle hills, set at an ideal date to test your limits – the Clonakilty Waterfront offers distances for all levels and ages: 10K, Half Marathon and the Full Marathon.
All abilities welcome, walkers, wheelchair participants, slow runners, fast runners… you’re guaranteed to have a great time.
Entries are filling up fast, register at www.runclon.ie on or before this Friday 16th November to avail have your own personalised race number, including your name, posted to you before the event.

St. Johns FC Turkey Trot 5km
2018-12-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Riverside, Sligo, Riverside, Sligo, Ireland
When: Sunday 2nd December @ 1:30pm.
Where: Starting and finishing at Doorly Park playground, Riverside, Sligo.
About: This is a 5km PREDICTIVE race /fun run. No watches, Garmins, Phones, etc allowed for timing.
Registration:
When you register you put your predicted finish time. The top 3 runners/joggers whose finish time is closest to their predictive time wins a prize. It means the participant whose finishes 31st has as much chance as winning as the person who finishes 1st. You don’t have to be the fastest to win a prize!! There will also be prizes for first male and female finishers plus plenty other age related prizes.
There will also be a 2km fun run option.
We encourage participants to wear Santa hats, etc. to add to the fun for this family friendly event.
Entry will be available via www.coretiming.ie
All funds raised will go towards the running, maintenance and new equipment for St. John’s FC Underage teams.
Please follow us on www.facebook.com/stjohnsfootie for updates.
Please email stjohnsfc1981@gmail.com if you have any questions or queries

Belleek 10k
2018-12-02 12:00 - 17:00
The 7th Annual Belleek 10k will take place Sunday 2nd December at 12.00 noon. Registration from 11.00 am at the Soccer Club, Belleek, Ballina, with the run starting just outside the Ballina AC Club House gates. Entry Fee for the event is €15 with a free beanie Cap to the first 150 entrants also cash prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd Male & Female. The 10K is AAI certified and an accurately measured route. Changing and shower facilities are available at the soccer club, with refreshment served afterwards. For further information contact Ann Egan on 087 4186895.

Santa Dash Dublin
2018-12-02 12:00 - 15:00
5K or 10K, Free Santa Suits, Big Custom Medals, Santa in his Igloo, Tea & Snacks Afterwards.
Contact us: elves@santadash.ie
Facebook – click here
Both Children and Adult size costumes available.
Note: Santa Suits are included in your entry.
We will have the “Real” Santa in his igloo down on the beach for all the children to visit. Any Children who officially entered and ran the race can visit him and get a free Christmas Present. Children who were only spectating can also visit him for a 5 euro fee and get a present as well.
Distance:
5K or 10K
Walkers, Runners & Children are welcome in both events
Location:
Clontarf, Dublin
Run will take place on the beach on North Bull Island, starts at 12pm, on Sunday the 2nd December.

Kinsale Triathlon Club Santa Dash 5k
2018-11-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Kinsale, Town Park, Kinsale, Cork, Ireland
Date: Sunday 9 November 2018 at 11:30 am
Registration: Actons Hotel from 10 am to 11 am
Route: Start/Finish at Town Park in Kinsale.
Contact: kinsalesantadash5k@gmail.com, https://bit.ly/2FhR5Yz
Price: €10 for adults, €5 for children and €30 for families (cash only)
Run for a good claus this December in Kinsale
Kinsale, Monday 19th November. Get yourself on Santa’s good list this year by joining the Kinsale Triathlon Club’s Santa Dash 5k on Sunday 9th December. This annual fun run will be raising much-needed funds for the Cork charity ‘Cork Penny Dinners’.
Get out with your family and friends for a fun day in the gorgeous seaside town of Kinsale. Dressed in your Christmas fancy dress and running along a scenic 5k route that meanders its way around the historic streets of Kinsale, you’ll be feeling fit and festive as you cross the finish line in the town’s centre.
Chase Santa around ‘Ireland’s Foodie Town’ as you pass cafes, restaurants and shops. After the run, you can enjoy a warm meal in the gourmet capital.
Santa’s elves will present prizes to the first boy and girl under 12 across the line, the first male and female finishers, and the first child (under 8)-guardian combination to finish the run together. Santa will also picked the best dressed runner to win something special. Anyone giving Santa’s Helpers/race stewards a hard time will get a lump of coal in their stocking.
Registration is at Actons Hotel from 10am to 11am. The race start is at 11.30am in the Town Park. Registration is €10 for adults and €5 for children (cash only). This year, there’s a special family rate of €30 (no matter how many smallies you have!). Entertainment will be provided by everyone’s favourite, Cork’s Red FM, who’ll help you warm up before you start. The big man from the North Pole has said he’ll take some time out of his busy schedule to run with us. He needs to balance out all the milk and cookies he’ll be eating on the 24th!
So what are you waiting for? Put it in the diary now

Castleblayney SuperValu 5km Road Race
2018-11-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Castleblayney, Monaghan, Castleblayney, Monaghan, Ireland
The 8th 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

Athboy Macra na Feirme 5km Road Race
2018-11-25 11:30 - 13:30 | The Bawn Inn, Higginstown, Athboy, Leinster, C15 TNY1, Ireland
Athboy Macra na Feirme are pleased to host their inaugural 5km Road Race. Funds raised will be used by the club and for the continued maintenance of the Macra Hall. The Macra Hall is available for use by all in the community.
The event is taking place at The Bawn Inn, Higginstown Athboy at 11:30am on Sunday 25th November 2018.
We are hoping to have serious runners and walkers as well.
There will be some kids races on the day also.

The Belfast 5k/10k & Mini MoRun
2018-11-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Stormont Park, Stormont Park, Belfast, BT4 3GW
About this event

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. With an incredible 22 locations and the inclusion of the 1.5km mini 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 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.

Puck Warriors Jingle Run 5km & 10KM
2018-11-24 10:00 - 13:00 | AfitBody Gym, The Sports Complex, Langford Street, Killorglin, 0000, Ireland
Puck Warriors Jingle Run 2018
5km & 10km Routes
Fabulous Fun day in the surrounds of the Kingdom
Safe route suitable for all Levels
Run, walk or crawl your way around
€8 – 5km €10 on the day
€10 – 10km €15 on the day
€20- Family – 5km
€25 – Family 10km
Family entry – Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children ( under 14)

The Dublin MoRun 5k/10k & Mini MoRun
2018-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Pheonix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Puck Warriors Jingle Run 5km & 10KM
2018-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | AfitBody Gym, The Sports Complex, Langford Street, Killorglin, 0000, Ireland
Puck Warriors Jingle Run 2018
5km & 10km Routes
Fabulous Fun day in the surrounds of the Kingdom
Safe route suitable for all Levels
Run, walk or crawl your way around
Handicap Start
Females have a 3 Minute Start on the Males
Prizes Non Gender Specific
1-6 Places
€8 – 5km €10 on the day
€10 – 10km €15 on the day
€20- Family – 5km
€25 – Family 10km
Family entry – 2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children ( under 14)

Leenane 5 Mile Run | Jog | Walk
2018-11-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Leenane Village, Leenane, Leenane Co.Galway
Why not join the local run in aid of the upkeep of Leenane/Maam Red Cross ambulance!
The third Sunday in November, November the 18th, will see the tenth running of the Leenane 5 Mile. The event is open to all, from elite runners to joggers and walkers.
The entry fee is 15 euro for an individual and 25 euro for a family. All monies raised go towards the upkeep of the Leenane/Maam Red Cross Ambulance. Registration is available through runireland.com, via our website and limited registration will also be available on the day. Pick up your race number in the Community Centre, Leenane, from 12noon onwards.
The race starts at 2pm. Every participant receives a medal and there will be refreshments available in the Community Centre directly after the race. Get back early for some of the famous post-race cake!
There will be prizes for the first, second and third male and female. The run starts at the Hotel in Leenane, comes through the village and out the Westport Road, turning right and around the beautiful townland of Glan, then back into Leenane to finish in the village at the main car park. The surroundings are breathtaking as the route closely follows the shoreline of Killary Fjord.
The event is perfect for adventure racers and road runners who want to hold onto the fitness they have earned during the summer, and 5 miles a very achievable distance if you are a first-timer. For more information please call Hazel on 087 7719751 or email Steve on jonsteve2@msn.com
The committee would like to thank the local sponsors – Timfy Designs Killary Cruises, Aasleagh Fishery and Delphi Lodge for their support. Also a massive thank you to all the volunteers on the day.

BDN 10k (Ballinderreen, South Galway)
2018-11-18 12:30 | Ballinderreen, Galway, Ballinderreen, Galway, Ireland
SOUTH GALWAY AC hosts the 8th annual BDN 10k on Sun 18th Nov.
**** UPDATE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. HOWEVER REGISTRATION WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY FROM 10am to 12 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE.
12.30: Race starts at Ballinderreen village (5 mins walk from the community centre).

10.00-12.00: Race Number pick up for online registration (€20), & Day Registrations (€23), at Ballinderreen Community Centre (Car parking close by in the GAA pitch).
Beanie Hats for the first 150 that register
The course is AAI certified measured, CHIP TIMED, & qualifies as a 2018 Galway county Championship event.
Prizes for various categories.

Water station close to the 5k mark. Race finishes at community centre, with refreshments and snacks. Toilets available at the community centre and GAA grounds.

Juvenile 1k:
A seperate childrens 1km race wlll take place on the day, at the earlier time of 12.00. This is open to ages 8 to 16 years old. Registration for children on the day only, so please arrive at 11.15 for 1k registration (€5).

Online entry to 10k closes Sat 17th Nov @10am.

Hollymount Road Race
2018-11-18 12:00 - 16:00
For the 53rd year in succession, the Hollymount International Road Race will take place in Hollymount on Sunday 18th November 2018. With three races taking place on the day there is something for everyone.
The Junior Race (3K) commences at 12 with the Ladies Race at 12.20 and the Senior Mens race at 1pm.
Entry is as follows:
Juniors – €5,
Senior -€15
Keep up to date with the race on Facebook click here

The Gingerbread Run 2018
2018-11-18 12:00 - 15:00
The Gingerbread Run is back for 2018. We have another half marathon and 10k and of course its all for charity.
Each runner will get a t shirt, medal, hat, gingerbread man and a very very special gift that we are going on and will launch soon !
The event will start at 12 noon and there will be prizes for 1,2,3 for both male/female in both distances.
There will be a new bigger finish area this year.

The Great Ethiopian Run 2018
2018-11-18
With over 40,000 participants from around the world and at 2,500m above sea level, the Great Ethiopian Run is an annual 10-kilometre road running event which takes place in late November in Addis Ababa.
The run through the streets of Addis Ababa is like no other. You can walk, run or jog (and of course sing and dance!), so despite the altitude and heat, it really is an achievable challenge for everyone, and an experience that you’ll never forget.

Stook 10 Mile & 5K Challenge
2018-11-18
STOOK 10 Mile and 5K Challenge

Glendalough Trail run in aid of Fighting Blindness
2018-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Glendalough, Wicklow, Glendalough, Wicklow, Ireland
15.5km Trail Race and 8.6km non-competitive jog/walk in the Wicklow Mountains surrounding Glendalough in aid of Fighting Blindness Charity

Annagassan Viking 10k
2018-11-17 11:00 - 14:00
Welcome to the annual viking coastal run of 2018.
This is our 8th year running the race and is dedicated to the 2 time Olympian Noel Carroll. This year celebrates his 20th anniversary.
The course weaves itself around the picturesque countryside of annagassan and then onto the beautiful backdrop of the dundalk bay and cooley and mourne mountains before finishing in the middle of the village.
It is without doubt that its the most scenic 10k in the northeast and lends itself to PB’s being achieved. We call it the APRES MARATHON 10K.

Clontarf 5 mile
2018-11-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Clontarf, Clontarf, Dublin
Welcome to Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf half marathon and 5 mile. This is Ireland’s flattest half marathon and flattest 5 mile. It takes place in the scenic setting of Clontarf Promenade and Bull Island with views of Howth Head and Dublin bay. The race is contained within an off road promenade and Bull Island giving it unique and relaxing appeal.
Both races are open to runners/ joggers and walkers. The flat terrain makes it an ideal race to aim for a PB. The half marathon has pacers to help you achieve your Goal. The 5 mile is all on hard surfaced ground.
Back with a bang after the Sell Out success of July 2018. We have gone with the same formula which attracted 3,000 walkers, joggers and runners to this flat course in July. It certainly has the big race atmosphere! Medals and goodies await you at our unique finish line.
This is an annual SELL OUT race. Don’t leave it too late to enter
MEDALS: We will have a new medal for 2018. Watch this space!!
Run, Jog or Walk (we have a dedicated walking section) but don’t miss out on the Ápres Marathon race of 2018. Annual SELL OUT event. Places are limited. Enter now to avoid disappointment.
Go out, be active, and most of all enjoy!
To enter click on link https://www.njuko.net/clontarf-half-marathon-2018/select_competition
