Dunboyne Track Races
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Dunboyne Track 5K : Night of the 5000s
The Dunboyne AC Track 5K, referred to as the Night of the 5000s, began in 2023 and usually takes place towards the end of August. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Thursday 27 August 2026 at Dunboyne Athletic Club, Rooske Road, Dunboyne, Co. Meath.
The event runs multiple seeded 5 km races on the track, with races organised from slower to faster paces throughout the evening. Organisers publish indicative target times for each race: Race 1 (Over 25 minutes), Race 2 (Sub 25 minutes), Race 3 (Sub 23 minutes), Race 4 (Sub 21 minutes) and Race 5 (Sub 20 minutes). Entrants select a pace group; each race is timed and takes place entirely on the track, covering 12.5 laps.
The 2026 programme also includes a One Mile Elite Challenge on the same night. A detailed schedule with start times is provided by the organisers in advance of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5 km 12.5 laps on track
- One mile Elite Challenge on same night
