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Races You Can Enter Across Ireland This Weekend Ending April 26th


Phil Knox
Phil Knox
Published 153 days ago on 22 Apr 2026
Races You Can Enter Across Ireland This Weekend Ending April 26th

If last weekend didn’t scratch the itch, you’re in luck. The calendar for the week ending April 26th is packed again, with a proper mix of road races, trail outings, and a few tougher IMRA and NIMRA routes thrown in for good measure.

From short midweek efforts to longer weekend tests, there’s enough here to keep things ticking over without needing to overcomplicate it. Pick your distance, check the weather, and get yourself to a start line somewhere.

Leinster
Apr 25th. Build for the Boys Family 5K - Dublin
Apr 25th. IMRA Dysart Woods 6.5K -  Laois
Apr 26th. IMRA Trooperstown and Clara Vale Loop 21K - Wicklow
Apr 26th. St Andrews AC 5K & 10K - Meath
Apr 26th. Sarsfield GAA 10K - Kildare
Apr 26th. Duleek 10K - Meath

Munster

Apr 23rd. Shandrum 4M - Cork
Apr 26th. Mick Egan 4M - Clare
Apr 26th. Karen Fenton 5K - Cork
Apr 26th. IMRA Sliabhriadh 15.3K - Limerick

Connacht

Apr 24th. Roscommon Harriers Race 4 - Roscommon
Apr 25th. IMRA Kylebrack Woods 11.3K - Galway

Ulster

Apr 23rd. NIMRA Tollymore 6.6K - Down
Apr 25th. Downpatrick Shore 10K - Down
Apr 25th. NIMRA Annalong Horseshoe 21K - Down

That’s your lot for the week ending April 26th. A tidy spread across all four provinces, with something there for anyone looking to get a run in, push the pace, or just enjoy a decent route.

If your race isn’t listed, or you’re organising an event and want it included in future round-ups, send it over to phil@runrepublic.com and we’ll get it added.

Image: St Andrews AC Ashbourne 

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