October is nearly here, and there is plenty of running to be done before the clocks go back. From local 5Ks and charity runs to coastal routes, trail races and full marathons, the calendar offers plenty of reasons to keep the training going as the evenings draw in.
For some runners, the month will be about getting the final long runs done before marathon day. For others, a short race followed by a cup of tea sounds like a much more sensible arrangement. There are options for both.
Below, we have rounded up a selection of October events from the Run Republic race calendar, divided into Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Several events offer more than one distance, giving runners plenty of choice without having to commit to a full morning of questioning their life decisions.
Entry availability was checked this morning. Races can fill quickly, so follow the links for the latest details and book before making travel plans.
Leinster
- October 3rd · Fastlane Autumn Edition 10K, HM & 3/4M · Dublin
- October 3rd · Simon Home Run 5K · Dublin
- October 4th · Life Style Sports Irish 3/4M · Meath
- October 10th · Gaelforce 10K Howth · Dublin
- October 10th · LauraLynn’s 5K & 10K · Dublin
- October 11th · FASN 5K & Family Fun Run · Louth
- October 11th · Kilcullen AFC 5K & 10K · Kildare
- October 11th · National Solidarity Run 5K · Dublin
- October 17th · Outrun Hunger 5K & 10K · Carlow
- October 17th · Run Brave For Yourself 5K & 10K · Dublin
- October 18th · Ardattin Sprint & Stride 5K & 10K · Carlow
- October 18th · Longwood Village 5K & 10K · Meath
- October 18th · St. Ibar’s/Shelmaliers 6K · Wexford
- October 26th · Baltinglass GAA Halloween 5K · Wicklow
Munster
- October 4th · Cook Medical Mini Marathon 5K & 10K · Limerick
- October 4th · Elevate Credit Union Charity 5K · Cork
- October 10th · Run and Walk for Solas Dungarvan 10K · Waterford
- October 11th · Run and Walk for Solas Waterford 10K · Waterford
- October 11th · Na Piarsaigh GAA 5K & 10K · Limerick
- October 17th · Bere Island 5 Mile · Cork
- October 17th · Dromtrasna Challenge 5K & 10K · Limerick
- October 25th · Run Ballinskelligs 5K, 10K, HM & M · Kerry
- October 29th · Limerick Halloween City Centre Fancy Dress 5K · Limerick
Connacht
- October 4th · Grange 10K · Sligo
- October 4th · Ó Dubhda Challenge 10K, HM & 20M · Sligo
- October 9th · Croí Galway Night Run 5K · Galway
- October 17th · Ray Flynn Memorial 5K · Sligo
Ulster
- October 4th · Belfast Bay Run 10K · Antrim
- October 4th · Newcastle Way HM & M · Down
- October 11th · Armagh 6K Fun Run & 10M · Armagh
- October 11th · The Bog Run Castlewellan 5K · Down
- October 18th · Centra Run Together 5K & 10K · Belfast
- October 18th · Milford 4M Fun Run/Walk · Donegal
- October 25th · Shane’s Castle 10K, HM & M · Antrim
- October 31st · Run Forest Run Minnowburn 5K & 10K · Antrim
There is plenty here to keep October interesting, from a quick effort close to home to a weekend built around a race somewhere different. A coastal run in Kerry, a muddy outing in Castlewellan or a night run through Limerick all offer a good excuse to break up the usual routine.
As always, check the organiser’s latest information before entering or travelling. Entry deadlines can fall well before race day, and some events have age limits, fundraising requirements or other conditions.
If we have missed an event, email phil@runrepublic.com and we can get it added.
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