Races
One of the best ways to keep up running in the long term is to sign up for races. Not only does it keep you motivated to run, but there is nothing like the feeling of running by a cheering crowd, with familiar or unfamiliar faces egging you on, in familiar or unfamiliar territory.Crossing the finish line is something that will always make you feel great, whether or not you felt so good during the race. And there’s always the runners high and post-race celebrations to enjoy.
To keep you race fit all year round, ParkRun Ireland organises free weekly timed 5km Park Runs every weekend throughout Ireland. These runs are suitable for all fitness levels and are a great way to keep up your newfound running skills. To find out where your nearest ParkRun is click here.
Not all race dates are set for 2025 yet but there are a few races here in the Dublin-Wicklow area that will get you started. Keep checking here for new race date fixtures.
5km
| Date | Time | Race | Location | Register |
| Wed 1 Jan ’25 | 09:30 | Tom Brennan 5K | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Mon 17 Mar ’25 | 10:00 | Tallaght AC 5k | Tallaght, Dublin | Register |
| Sun 6 Apr ’25 | 11:00 | The Windmill Run | Garristown, Dublin | Register |
| Sat 10 May ’25 | 04:15 | Darkness in to Light | Clontarf, Dublin; Various other locations | Register |
| Sat 17 May ’25 | 09:30 | Athletics Ireland Irish Runner Race Series | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Wed 21 May ’25 | 18:00 | Staff Relay Series | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| TBC May ’25 | TBC | Summer Park Series | St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin | Register |
| TBC Jun ’25 | TBC | Double D4 Family 5km in aid of Cancer | Sandymount | Register |
| Sun 29 Jun ’25 | 09:30 | Colour Dash Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin; Various other locations | Register |
| TBC Juy ’25 | TBC | Crusaders Dockland 5km | Docklands, Dublin | Register |
| TBC Sept ’25 | TBC | A&L Goodbody ALG5km | Dublin Docklands | Register |
| Sat 6 Sep ’25 | 11:00 | The Great Pink Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Wed 12 Nov ’25 | 20:00 | Run in the Dark | Dublin City Centre | Register |
| Sun 9 Nov ’25 | 10:00 | Remembrance Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Sun 1 Dec ’24 | 10:30 | Santa Dash Run | St. Anne’s Park, Dublin | Register |
10km
| Date | Time | Race | Location | Register |
| Sat 22 Feb ’25 | 09:00 | Wicklow Hospice Run | Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow | Register |
| Sun 23 Mar ’25 | 10:45 | Wicklow Gaol Break | Wicklow Gaol | Register |
| Sun 6 Apr ’25 | 10:00 | The Windmill Run | Garristown, Dublin | Register |
| Tue 22 Apr ’25 | 10:00 | Great Ireland Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Sun 1 Jun ’25 | 14:00 | Women’s Mini Marathon | Dublin City Centre | Register |
| TBC May ’24 | TBC | Summer Park Series | St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin | Register |
| Sun 13 Jul ’25 | 09:30 | Marathon Race Series South Dublin 10km | Swords, Dublin 17 | Register |
| Sun 20 Jul ’25 | 10:00 | Summer Park Series | Malahide Castle, Dublin | Register |
| Sat 30 Aug ’25 | 10:00 | The Very Pink Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Wed 12 Nov ’25 | 20:00 | Run in the Dark | Dublin City Centre | Register |
| Sun 1 Dec ’24 | 10:30 | Santa Dash Run | St. Anne’s Park, Clontarf | Register |
| TBC Dec ’24 | TBC | Fat Turkey Run | Sutton, Dublin | Register |
5 Mile
| Date | Time | Race | Location | Register |
| Sun 26 Jan ’25 | 15:00 | AXA Raheny 5 Mile | Raheny, Dublin 3 | Register |
| Sun 22 Jun ’25 | 09:00 | Athletics Ireland Irish Runner Race Series | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
| Sun 6 Jul ’25 | 09:45 | Marathon Race Series 5 Mile | Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Register |
| Sat 4 Oct ’25 | 09:30 | Simon Home Run | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |
Half Marathon
| Date | Time | Race | Location | Register |
| Sat 22 Feb ’25 | 08:45 | Wicklow Hospice Run | Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow | Register |
| Sun 23 Mar ’25 | 10:30 | Wicklow Gaol Break | Wicklow Gaol | Register |
| Sat 17 May ’25 | 09:00 | Lap of the Gap | Glendalough, Co. Wicklow | Register |
| Sat 20 Sep ’25 | 09:00 | Dublin Half Marathon | Phoenix Park, Dublin | Register |