Rathfarnham 5K
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Rathfarnham 5k Road Race
The Rathfarnham 5k is a road race held in Rathfarnham, Dublin. It is open to all runners and has been used for the Dublin 5k championships. The event attracts large fields; almost 1,300 people finished the 2025 race and entries for the 2026 edition were opened for a race scheduled on Sunday 27th September 2026. The 2025 race sold out about a month before the event.
The 2025 edition produced fast times across the field, with multiple runners recording sub 15, 16 and 17 minute finishes and most finishers completing the distance within 30 minutes. Route details are available via MapMyRun. A highlights video and a photo gallery exist from the 2025 race.
The race names the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as its chosen charity for 2026. Main sponsors for the 2026 race include DNG Rathfarnham and Heritage Credit Union, with Brodericks as the food sponsor. Rathfarnham Village Tidy Towns assisted with clearing the start and finish areas.
The description above is based on event information and recent editions. It focuses on participant numbers, course speed indicators, charity partnership, sponsors, and available route and media resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
