Kildare Town Sports Partners are delighted to announce that "The Thoroughbred" will go to post again in 2016.
You are now officially under starters orders, get training the date is 19th June 2016, Fathers Day!
It’s a three race card again 5k, 10k and half marathon and all three races will pass through the Irish National Stud with the half taking in many more Stud Farms in the area which are synonymous with Irish horse racing and our brand "The Thoroughbred".
This year "The Thoroughbred" will coincide with the start of the Derby Festival. The annual Derby Festival Parade will take place after the races have concluded, the event will be bringing even more entertainment and family focused activities to the square than last year. Be you a runner, walker or a spectator there really will be something there for everyone so make plans now and join the fun.
We have commissioned a fabulous medal for this years event and each of our winners will receive a special version of the medal along with prizes for 1,2,3 male/Female in each event.
The event is AAI licensed and measured.