Easter weekend is quietly one of the busiest spells on the Irish running calendar, and this year is no different. From Good Friday through to Easter Monday, there’s a serious spread of races taking place right across the country, covering everything from sharp 5Ks to half marathons in some of the most scenic corners of Ireland.
If you’ve been tipping away at the training over the past few weeks and fancy putting it to use, there are still plenty of options open. Below is a full breakdown of races you can line up for this weekend.
👉 You can also check out our full April race calendar here for everything coming up over the next few weeks.
Munster
Apr 3rd. Streets of Killarney 5M - Kerry
Apr 3rd. John Kelly 7.5K - Tipperary
Apr 4th. Run Ballybunion 5k, 10K & HM - Kerry
Apr 4th. Valentia Island 10K & HM - Kerry
Apr 5th. Sixmilebridge 10K & HM - Clare
Apr 5th. Carron 10K - Clare
Apr 5th. Galley Flash Rowing Club 9K - Cork
Connacht
Apr 3rd. Good Friday 5K - Sligo
Apr 3rd. Roscommon Harriers Race 1 - Roscommon
Apr 3rd. Noel McManus 5K, 10K & HM - Leitrim
Apr 4th. Kilmovee 5K & 10K - Mayo
Apr 5th. Remembering Aoibhe 5K - Galway
Apr 6th. Carney 10K & HM - Sligo
Apr 6th. Ahascragh 5K - Galway
Leinster
Apr 3rd. IMRA Cruagh Night Challenge 8.4K - Wicklow
Apr 3rd. Noel O'Connor 5K & 10K - Carlow
Apr. 3rd Granard Easter Festival 5K - Longford
Apr 3rd. Na Fianna Good Friday 5K - Dublin
Apr 6th. Rosslare 5K & 10K - Wexford
Apr 6th. Drogheda Easter 5K - Louth
Apr 6th. Moynalty 4M - Meath
That’s a hefty mix to choose from, and there’s something in there for nearly every type of runner, from low-key local 5Ks to longer efforts over the holiday weekend.
If your event isn’t listed, or you’re an organiser looking to get it in front of more runners, drop a line to [email protected] and we’ll get it added.
Image: Kilmovee 5K & 10K