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,... 

The third annual Great Limerick Run will take place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Join roughly 8000 others taking part in either the 6 miler, half marathon or ful marathon. This event is growing in popularity year on year and organisers expect this year to be the best yet. Date: 6/6/12 Cost: €20-€60 Location: Limerick Difficulty: Beginner – Expert For more info: Great Limerick Run  Read More →

The Debra Ireland Wicklow Mountains Half Marathon and 10km takes place this year on March 11th. The route is challenging, comprising of over 1km of height gain and is predominantly off road but is also stunningly beautiful and extremely popular with participants. Location: Wicklow Date: 11/3/12 Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced Cost: €20 Registration plus a minimum of €50 fundraising. For more info: Debra Ireland Wicklow Mountains Half Marathon... 

Join Ireland’s fastest growing 10km race this April in the Phoenix Park. This is an event that caters from the Elite runner to the complete novice. This is an IAAF bronze label accredited event and each participant will be timed. There is also a Business Challenge on offer for those of you with sporty colleagues ! Difficulty: Beginner: Date: 15/4/12 Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin Cost: €28 or €29 after Feb 1st. For more info: Great Ireland... 

The Curragh 10K takes place on Sunday 13th May 2012 and starts at 12noon. The race will start from The Curragh Racecourse and and after completing 1 loop around the Curragh Landscape will finish back at the Curragh Racecourse.   This is a multiple terrain course, approximately 1km of the course is on grass.  This course will allow you to take in the picturesque settings of the beautiful Curragh plains.  Some of the course takes you off road... 

Perhaps Ireland’s most westerly running event, the Cleasathon-Inis Oirr multi run or walk event is one of a kind.  Take part in one of either six races.  A 10km Adventure Trail Run, a 10km Road Run, a 5km Road Run, a 10km Adventure Trail Walk, a 10km Road Walk and a 5km Road Walk on the beautiful Aran island of Inis Oirr off the coast of Co. Galway. Date: 7th April 2012 Location: Inis Oirr, Co. Galway Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Cost:... 

Based in three urban parks located in Dublin this event is aimed at runners of all abilities. With an environmental theme as the backdrop, this trail running series provides two courses of roughly 5km and 10km in distance. The inaugural running of this event took place last year and was a huge success. Be sure to get involved for what is sure to be a fun and challenging series. Location(s) : Marlay Park, St Annes Park and Tymon Park Dates : Feb 25th... 

“Ireland’s Toughest 10km” is the tagline to this Alive Outside event based in Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Quickly gaining a name for itself as an event not to be missed, runners will climb the Little Sugar Loaf, cross mud and water, navigate through dense woodland and battle many obstacles along the way. Date: 29/01/11 Where: Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: €42 individual, €144... 

Help Aware this December and take part in their annual 10k run in the  Phoenix Park. Date: 10/12/12 Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin Cost: €20 Difficulty: Beginner For more info: Aware website  Read More →

Santa after santa will be running 5k or 10k for the Irish Heart Foundation in Galway (Nov 27th), Cavan (Dec 4th) and Dublin (Dec 11th). The Cavan dash will be cross country so participants will get mucky and so it has thus been labeled as the ‘Bad’ Santa Dash.  Everyone taking part will receive a Santa Suit which they must wear and is included in the entry fee. All finishers will also receive a unique Santa medal. When: 27/11/11, 4/12/11...