It’s officially winter, the clocks have gone back, the evenings are darker, and we’re just a day or so away from November. While the motivation to get out that front door might be dipping along with the temperatures, there are still plenty of races across Ireland to keep you moving. Whatever your motivation, November’s race calendar offers plenty of opportunities to stay active and beat the winter slump before the festive season kicks in. In putting this list together, plenty of November races were already sold out, so if one catches your eye, get entering fairly sharpish.
Leinster
1st Nov. IMRA Powerscourt Ridge 15.3K – Wicklow – Enter
2nd Nov. Sallins Community Run 5K and 10K – Kildare – Enter
2nd Nov. Nurney 5K – Kildare – Enter
8th Nov. Gaelforce 10K – Wicklow – Enter
8th Nov. Run Glencullen 5K and 19K – Dublin – Enter
9th Nov. Remembrance Run 5K – Dublin – Enter
9th Nov. The Liberties 5K – Dublin – Enter
15th Nov. Joe Duffy BMW Clontarf Half Marathon – Dublin – Enter
16th Nov. Stook 10K – Kilkenny – Enter
16th Nov. LSA Peninsula 4 Mile Road Race – Dublin – Enter
22nd Nov. Run the Line 13K and 26K – Dublin – Enter
22nd Nov. Clane GAA 5K and 10K – Kildare – Enter
Munster
8th Nov. Eyeries 5 Mile Road Race – Cork – Enter
9th Nov. Churchtown NS 5K Fun Run – Cork – Enter
15th Nov. The Churchtown 10 Mile – Cork – Enter
16th Nov. Gap of Dunloe 10 Mile and Marathon – Kerry – Enter
23rd Nov. The Great Glenville Run 4 Miles – Cork – Enter
29th Nov. Waterford Athletic Club Half Marathon – Waterford – Enter
29th Nov. IMRA Ballyhoura AGM Race 10K – Limerick – Enter
Connacht
8th Nov. Run For Mary 5K – Galway – Enter
16th Nov. Hollymount International Road Races 3K and 10K – Mayo – Enter
16th Nov. BDN 10K – Galway – Enter
16th Nov. Leenane 5 Mile – Galway – Enter
Ulster
22nd Nov. Run Forest Run: Gosford 5K and 10K – Armagh – Enter
23rd Nov. Knockagh Monument Marathon & Half Marathon – Antrim – Enter
29th Nov. Newcastle Way Marathon and Half Marathon – Down – Enter
There you have it. November might be darker, wetter, and colder, but it’s far from quiet on the Irish running calendar. From forests and trails to festive fun runs, there’s plenty to keep you moving through the winter gloom before Christmas takes over completely.
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Image: Eyeries 5 Mile