Races You Can Enter Across Ireland This Weekend Ending August 10th

There is another packed weekend of racing ahead across Ireland, with road races, mountain runs, trail events and an obstacle course all on the programme.

Distances range from 5K contests to half marathons and the demanding Mourne Seven Sevens Challenge, so there is plenty to choose from over the coming days. Take a look through the full list below and see what takes your fancy. 🏃‍♂️

Leinster

• August 7th – Kells AC 5K – Meath
• August 7th – The Piper's 5K – Laois
• August 7th – IMRA Lug Uphill 6.2K – Wicklow
• August 8th – Rare To Real 5K & 10K – Kildare
• August 9th - IMRA Tinahely HM - Wicklow
• August 9th – Athy 5K, 10K & HM – Kildare
• August 9th – Oldbridge 5K – Meath
• August 9th – IMRA Derrybawn Trail 10K – Wicklow

Munster

• August 7th – Liz Hayes 5M – Waterford
• August 7th – Fr Michael Kelliher 4M – Kerry
• August 7th – Shannonvale 5M – Cork

Connacht

• August 8th – Turf Warrior Obstacle Race & Mud Run 8K – Galway
• August 9th – IMRA Queen Maeve's 6.5K – Sligo
• August 9th – Ballinamore AC 5K & 10K – Leitrim
• August 9th – Great Erris Run 5K & 10K – Mayo

Ulster

• August 8th – Mourne Seven Sevens Challenge 29K – Down
• August 9th – The Monaghan 4M & 10M – Monaghan
• August 9th – Run Newbridge 5K & 10K – Derry

That is our round up of races taking place across Ireland this weekend. Best of luck to everyone heading for the start line, and there is still time to secure an entry for some of the events listed above. 😊

As always, check the organiser’s website or social media pages before travelling, as entry availability and event details can change. Happy running! 🍀

Image: Run Newbridge