Stephen's Day & New Years Races Across Ireland

From St. Stephen’s Day right through to the first weekend of January, there is no shortage of chances to burn off some Christmas calories or get a brief escape from family members.

Across the Christmas and New Year period, runners can choose from road races, beach runs, short sharp efforts and longer outings for those feeling brave. Scroll down for the full list:

Leinster

26th Dec. Kilbeggan 6K – Meath
26th Dec. Sean McDermotts GFC 5K – Louth
26th Dec. Shane Brennan 5K – Longford
27th Dec. Rita & Robbie 5K – Meath
27th Dec. Ardagh 10 Mile & 5K – Longford
31st Dec. Cill Dara Rugby 5K & 10K – Kildare
4th Jan. Ferrycarrig 5 Mile – Wexford

Munster

26th Dec. Farranfore 5K – Kerry
26th Dec. Caherdavin 10K – Limerick
26th Dec. MSD 4 Mile – Tipperary
28th Dec. Togher AC 5 Mile – Cork 
28th Dec. Shandrum 5K – Cork
28th Dec. Baldyman Beach 8K – Waterford
31st Dec. Grange Fermoy AC 10K – Cork
1st Jan. Beaufort 5K & 10K – Kerry
4th Jan. IMRA Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight 13K & 28K – Limerick

Connacht

26th Dec. Fields of Athenry 10K – Galway
26th Dec. Mountbellew 5K – Galway
28th Dec. Benbulben 5k – Sligo
1st Jan. Resolution Run 5K – Galway

Ulster

26th Dec. Finn Valley AC 5K – Donegal
26th Dec. Greencastle 5 Mile – Tyrone
26th Dec. Brocagh Bay 5K & 10K – Tyrone 
26th Dec. BARF Turkey Trot 7.5k – Down
31st Dec. Lough 5 Mile – Tyrone 
1st Jan. New Years 5K & 10K – Monaghan
4th Jan. Knocks RC 6K & 10K – Fermanagh

There you have it. No matter where you are based over the holidays, there is something nearby to get you moving before the decorations come down.

Are we missing your event? Please contact phil@runrepublic.com and we will get it added to both our race calendar and this article.

Image: Tramore AC