Irish Runner 5K
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About the race
Irish Runner 5K Challenge is a 5 Km road race held in Phoenix Park and organised by MyRunResults Ltd. It is presented as part of the Athletics Ireland Race Series and also hosts the National 5K Championships. Event features listed by the organiser include chip timing, on-course pacers, a finisher medal and an optional event T-shirt. A free 4-week training plan is offered from 20 April 2026.
The organiser offered free postage within Ireland and Northern Ireland for bib numbers and T-shirts until midnight on 6 May 2026; entries made after 7 May could collect race packs on the day. Entry information on the organiser's material states an entry bundle option that covers three series events (Irish Runner 5K, 5 Mile and 10 Mile) for a single fee. Entries were scheduled to close on Friday 15 May 2026 or earlier if the event reached capacity. The event is listed for Phoenix Park and is shown alongside companion distances in the same series: Irish Runner 5 Mile and Irish Runner 10 Mile, all noted as taking place in Phoenix Park during the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.