Streets of Portlaoise 5K
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Streets of Portlaoise 5K 2027
The Streets of Portlaoise 5K is a road race organised by Portlaoise AC on St Patrick’s Day. The permit for the event is approved, cert. no. 26/604. The 5 km course runs around the town and is described as relatively flat with a town centre finish. All finishers in the 5 km will receive a medal.
Entry categories and age rules are specified. Athletes must be 13 years of age on the day of the race to take part in the 5 km. Athletes who enter at the junior rate are eligible only for junior prizes. Ticketed entry types and listed prices include an adult 5 km category and a juvenile 5 km category.
Additional short youth races are offered for younger children. Distances include:
- 5 km for participants aged 13 and over
- 700 m for ages 10 to 14
- 400 m for ages 5 to 9
The event information lists separate prices for the listed ticket types and includes a juvenile rate for the 5 km and low cost entries for the short youth races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
