May Races Across Ireland You Can Still Enter

May has arrived and the Irish running calendar is now properly into summer mode. The evenings are longer, race season is flat out across the country, and there is something happening nearly every night of the week from local 5Ks to mountain races, ultras, and major city events. Below is a full list of races taking place across Ireland throughout May.

Featured Races

Ennis 10K & Half Marathon – Clare – May 31st

The Just Race Events organised Ennis 10K and Half Marathon comes at a perfect time in the calendar for runners looking for their next target after the Great Limerick Run weekend. Maybe you tackled the marathon or half marathon in Limerick and want another crack at a longer distance while the fitness is still there. Maybe you ran the 10K and fancy stepping things up towards your first half marathon. Either way, this is a well organised option with both distances available and a strong local atmosphere in Clare.

Coláiste Mhuire 6K – Tipperary – May 17th

One of those lovely local races that still feels rooted in the community, the Coláiste Mhuire 6K in Thurles offers great value at just €15. Starting close to the iconic Semple Stadium, the route takes runners around the town with what should be a lively local turnout. Ideal for anyone looking for a straightforward, affordable evening race without all the fuss.

Feed Our Homeless 5K – Dublin – May 24th

The Feed Our Homeless 5K gives runners the chance to race through Corkagh Park, one of Dublin’s most picturesque but often overlooked parks. If you enjoy a good park 5K race but fancy a break from the usual loops around the Phoenix Park, this is a lovely alternative setting while also supporting a worthwhile cause.

Below is a full list of races taking place across Ireland throughout May.

Leinster

May 7th. Drivalia Sandyford 5K - Dublin
May 8th. Leixlip 5K - Kildare
May 8th. Hugo Smith Memorial 5K - Offaly
May 8th. Offaly 5K - Offaly
May 9th. Dublin to Belfast Ultra 170K / 107M - Dublin
May 9th. IMRA Tory Hill 7.8K - Kilkenny
May 10th. James Griffin Br. Leo 5K - Carlow
May 13th. Blanchardstown Corporate Park 5K - Dublin
May 13th. IMRA Brockagh 9.9K - Wicklow
May 15th. Naas AC 5M - Kildare
May 17th. Athletics Ireland 5K - Dublin
May 17th. Naas Community College 5K Colour Run - Kildare
May 17th. Ashling Murphy 4M - Offaly
May 17th. Stoneyford 5K & 10K - Kilkenny
May 17th. Fastlane HM, 3/4M & 10K - Dublin
May 20th. IMRA Ardgillan 8.99K - Dublin
May 20th. St Abbans Fit 4 Life 4K Race 2 - Laois
May 22nd. Walls Of Fethard 5K - Tipperary
May 23rd. Glendalough HM & M - Wicklow
May 23rd. Calcutta Run 6K & 10K - Dublin
May 23rd. IMRA Cooley HM - Louth
May 24th. Feed Our Homeless 5K - Dublin
May 24th. Culmullen 5M - Meath
May 24th. Slane Castle 5K - Meath
May 24th. Wilkinstown 5K - Meath
May 26th. Michelle McKiernan 5K - Meath
May 27th. Coralstown 5K - Westmeath
May 27th. IMRA Sugar Bowl 9K - Wicklow
May 28th. Balbriggan Summerfest 5K - Dublin
May 29th. Deadmans 5K - Tipperary
May 30th. Tullaroan 5K, 10K, HM, M & UM - Kilkenny
May 30th. Dunleer AC 5K - Louth
May 30th. Timahoe Heritage 5K - Laois
May 31st. Wexford Festival of Running 10K, 25K & 50K - Wexford

Munster

May 7th. Midleton 5M - Cork
May 8th. Ballinroad 5K - Waterford
May 10th. Bweeng Trail Blazers 5K - Cork
May 10th. IMRA Slievenamon 9.97K - Tipperary
May 13th. Templemore Fit for Life Track & Trail Race 4M - Tipperary
May 13th. IMRA Knockmealdown Uphill 4.5K - Waterford
May 13th. Pfizer 6M - Cork
May 15th. IMRA Beara Way Ultra 161K - Cork
May 16th. Tralee Marathon Ultra 40M - Kerry
May 16th. Athlone 10M - Roscommon
May 16th. IMRA Union Wood 8K - Sligo
May 16th. IMRA Beara Way Challenge HM - Cork
May 17th. Colaiste Mhuire 6K - Tipperary
May 19th. John Buckley Sports 5K - Cork
May 21st. Kileagh 4M - Cork
May 22nd. Kilmallock AC 4M - Limerick
May 22nd. Ardmore 5M - Waterford
May 23rd. Burren 10K, HM & M - Clare
May 24th. IMRA Mangerton 9.6K - Kerry
May 24th. Run Against Cancer 5K & 10K - Limerick
May 24th. Buttevant RC 4M - Cork
May 27th. IMRA Slievenamon Uphill 4K - Tipperary
May 31st. IMRA Tountinna 10K - Tipperary
May 31st. Ennis 10K & HM - Clare

Connacht

May 9th. Inishbofin 10K & HM - Galway
May 10th. IMRA Women’s Series Union Wood 6K - Sligo
May 10th. Drumlin 10K - Monaghan
May 12th. Mayo AC 5K Series Race 1 - Mayo
May 16th. IMRA Mám Éan 8.3K - Galway
May 16th. River Moy Half Marathon - Mayo
May 17th. Colm Horkan 5K & 10K - Mayo
May 19th. Mayo AC 5K Series Race 2 - Mayo
May 23rd. Wild Atlantic Ultra 50M - Mayo
May 24th. Lough Cutra Castle 10K, HM & M - Galway
May 26th. Mayo AC 5K Series Race 3 - Mayo

Ulster

May 7th NIMRA Binnian - Down
May 8th. Glasswater 5K - Down
May 10th Watertown Wander 10K- Down
May 14th NIMRA Meelmore 7K - Down
May 21st NIMRA Luke's - Down
May 23rd. Sliabh Liag Wild Atlantic 13K/25K/50K - Donegal
May 23rd. IMRA Carnaween 7.8K - Donegal
May 23rd. Argory Dusk to Dawn Challenge - Tyrone
May 27th. Buncrana 5K - Donegal
May 30th. Norn Iron 100 HM - Antrim
May 30th. NIMRA Slieve Donard 10K - Down

That is May sorted. Plenty of racing, plenty of choices, and probably plenty of sore legs before the month is out.

As always, if your race is missing, send it on. Email phil@runrepublic.com and we will get it added to both the race calendar and the next update.

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