The Mourne Way Marathon is a truly stunning and testing event. Participants traverse the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and enjoy spectacular countryside and coastal scenery as they conquer their race. There are 6 seperate events on offer, from the rigorous Ultra Marathon down to a 5km challenge. So there is something on offer for people of all abilities. This is also a qualifying event for the esteemed Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Location: Rostrevor,... 

Join Lord Mayor Andrew Montague this May 27th for his fitness challenge. This is an event aimed at people of all fitness abilities where you can walk, run or cycle, or even try a bit of all three.  The purpose of this event is to get people involved in organised fitness, particularlay those not familiar with such a setting. Proceeds from the day will be going to Move4Parkinsons which means you will be helping out others whilst enjoying a day or sporting... 

Arguably Ireland’s most scenic 8K race takes place in the stunning surrounds of Connemara this weekend, with places for the race filling up rapidly as the day draws near. Saturday will mark the 2nd Annual Roundstone Bay 8k, with the course itself consisting of a figure of eight loop, beginning and ending in Roundstone village, and taking in some spectacular coastal views along the way. Both runners and walkers are welcome and the organisers... 

It’s not a new story and yet again this year the Cork Marathon team find themselves under pressure from the deluge of last minute entries to the increasingly popular event. To address this, the entry deadline has been extended for another week – until Friday 18th May. Online entry will remain open until then and postal entries will be accepted throughout the week. The half marathon is now almost at full capacity, so while online entry will... 

The Tulfarris Tough ten is now a firmly established event of Irelands running scene. This ‘tough’ ten mile road race is over quite an undulating course but the spectacular views of the Wicklow mountains and Blessington Lakes easily makes up for this. There will also be a 5km race on offer on the day. Date: Saturday 16th June 2012 Cost: €24 until May 14th, €29 thereafter. Location: Blessington Lakes, Co. Wicklow Difficulty: Intermediate For... 

Over five hundred people are expected to take to the streets of Belfast to participate in the first George Best Belfast City Airport 5 mile road race on Sunday 20th May. The race, in memory of the late athlete Les Jones, has received significant funding from the airport’s Community Fund and is being organised by governing body Athletics Northern Ireland. It will begin and finish in Victoria Park but not before runners take on the fast flat course... 

The John Davis annual 5km Run takes place again this year at Malahide Castle on May 19th. The race aims to raise vital funds for The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation is the fundraising arm of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin and is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life of sick children in Ireland. The John Davis annual 5km Run, now in its... 

Possibly the most famous of Ireland’s current batch of Olympians, and without a doubt the country’s best hope for medal success this summer, world boxing champion Katie Taylor took time out from her intensive schedule to lend her suppor to the Terenure 5 mile run taking place on Sunday May 15th. The race, which intends to raise over €10,000 for Special Olympics is being organised by Trevor Lloyd and Sportsworld Running Club, and is... 

This is an IMRA event covering 127km in total along the Wicklow Way. Teams will be made up of between 2 and runners. There are 8 stages varying in length with the shortest at 8km. Cost: €15 per person but there is a minimum team charge of €60 per team. Date: 25/5/12 Location: Wicklow Difficulty: Intermediate For more info:  Read More →

Pieta House will this year host their annual Darkness into Light this May 12th. Pieta House is a Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm and Suicide based in Lucan, Co. Dublin but also located throughout Dublin and in Limerick. The Darkness into Light 5km walk, jog or run is being run in 14 locations across the country. The event will take place at 4am, just as dawn breaks. This is a unique event and for a great cause. Date: 12/5/12 Cost: €15-€25 Difficulty:...