Tom Brennan Memorial 5k

Kick off your 2026 in fine style in the Phoenix Park as you run or jog the Tom Brennan Memorial 5k race. With our usual professionalism and trademark warmth and welcome, Liffey Valley AC is delighted to welcome you back to this flat, fast, pb-friendly course. One of the Phoenix Park's longest running events, we guarantee you an enjoyable morning, (9.30 am start) and the ideal beginning to your new year.

Entry fee = 28.50 euro

Chipped time (start to finish)

Chipped number posted (no registrations on the day )

Bespoke event bobble hat 

Prizes

First three men and women

Bonus prize €200 for first man/first woman where course record is broken

First three men’s and women’s teams (3 to score)

First veteran men and women O/35, O/40, O/45, O/50, O/55, O/60, O/65, O/70, 0/75

3+ entrants per age group required for prize award 

First junior man and woman

Race starts and finishes on the Furze Road (past the Eagle Monument on Chesterfield Avenue)

Chip timing

Hats for all finishers

Fast, flat course

Part of the Lord Mayor’s 5 Alive Challenge 

Minimum age 13 years .