Our 5-10km Courses

5-10km Course

The Coast Road Runners 5-10km course is designed for people who want to increase their distance beyond 5km.

It is suitable for adult men and women of all fitness levels, age, shapes and sizes and you do not need to have done the Coast Road Runners 0-5km course to do it.

To do this course, you need to be able to run for 5km non-stop. There is no speed requirement for running 5km, you just need to be able to do it without stopping.

5-10KM Frequently Asked Questions

Who is it designed for?
The Coast Road Runners 5-10km course is designed for people who want to increase their distance beyond 5km. It is suitable for adult men and women of all fitness levels, age, shapes and sizes and you do not need to have done the Coast Road Runners 0-5km course to do it. To do this course, you need to be able to run for 5km non-stop. There is no speed requirement for running 5km, you just need to be able to do it without stopping.

Where does the course take place?

We operate our 5-10k running courses in Clontarf on the Clontarf seafront. We meet on the Clontarf Road by the seafront across the road from Casa Pasta/Ebb&Flo etc. Services surrounding areas including Raheny, Killester, Fairview, Eastwall, Artane, Coolock, Drumcondra).

If you have an interest in a 5-10km course in Sutton or Sandymount, register your interest by emailing [email protected].

How long is the course?

It is a 6 week course with 2 sessions per week, with each session being approx. 45 mins to 1 hour 15 mins, which includes pre and post run stretching time.

How much does the course cost?

• The 6 week 0-5km running course costs €125 which is payable before the course starts.
• There is also a one week trial option of €20 or €10 pay as you go.

What days and times are the sessions?
The running sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm/6.15pm/6pm. We also offer a 9.30am session time on some courses subject to demand.

What happens if I miss some sessions?
Most people miss some sessions during the course be it because of work, holidays, children, being sick, life in general. It is no problem if this happens as you will be given the distance that you missed which you can do in your own time.

How do the sessions work?
During each session, we run for a particular distance. Each week, the running distance increases gradually such that by the end of the course, everyone is running for 10km non-stop. There is no set pace for the group so everyone can run at whatever pace they are comfortable with.

What happens at the end of the course?

At the end of the course, the group takes part in an optional official 10km Race (entrance fee depends on 10km race being entered).  This is a really special day for the group. Everyone gets such a sense of achievement when they do their first 10km run. After weeks of training, getting to know each other, sharing stories, laughing (crying!) and egging each other on, to run your first 10km together is the perfect end to the course….and you can regale in your glory together for coffee afterwards!

What should I wear?
Wear runners that are designed for running. Regardless of the temperature, wear light breathable clothing. This applies for tops and bottoms. In winter it is better to wear light breathable layers that you can easily remove when you warm up rather than wearing heavy clothing.

What is a 5-8km running course?

The 5-8km courses is part of the 5-10km course but you stop half way through the 5-10km course at 8km and it costs half the 5-10km course fee (€65).

When does the next course start?

The 5-8/10km courses take place every 8-10 weeks. To find out when the next course starts please see the latest timetable below.

How do I sign up?
To sign up simply use our booking form

Course Start Dates, Locations & Times

Session days Tuesdays and Thursdays for all courses. Scroll below timetables to sign up.

Course Start Dates, Locations & Times

Session days Tuesdays and Thursdays for all courses. Scroll below timetables to sign up.