Galway 5K Series

APR

21

2026

Experience a series of six 5km races held on consecutive Tuesdays across different locations in County Galway. This long running event features a simple racing format and includes a participant T-shirt.

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Lakeview,

Registration

5 kilometers

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Galway 5K Series 2026

The Galway 5K Series celebrates two decades of organized running with its 2026 edition. This event consists of six distinct races held on six consecutive Tuesdays across various locations in County Galway. The series follows a simple format focused on the racing experience itself.

Participants take part in a 5 km distance at each of the following locations:

Claregalway
Loughrea
Athenry
Caltra
Tuam
Craughwell

The final leg of the series is hosted by Craughwell AC. Registration for the event includes a T-shirt for participants, with sizes subject to availability based on the time of booking. The series holds an official permit (cert. no: 26/169) and has a designated period for online ticket sales starting in March and concluding in mid-May.

The events take place in April and May, moving to a new venue each week to provide a variety of settings within the county. The series is characterized by its long-standing tradition of no-frills racing within the local athletics community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km