The Long Woman's 5K
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About the race
The Long Woman's 5K Road Race and Family Walk is an event on the Omeath coastline in County Louth. The route starts near The Long Woman’s Grave and finishes in Omeath Village, offering views across Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. The course is described as a downhill road race.
Event features include a unique finisher’s medal, an optional event t shirt, trophies for first to third place for male and female categories, and age category prizes for 1st O40, O50 and O60 male and female. The organiser notes a community atmosphere with volunteers and supporters along the route.
Practical information provided by the organiser includes transport to the start line via buses departing from outside Howes Bar, ample parking for participants and spectators, race pack collection on race day outside The Grand Central Hotel, and a water station at the finish with participants encouraged to be self sufficient for hydration.
Available entry options and prices listed by the organiser: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5 km run entry : €15.00
- Walk single entry (not chipped) : €10.00
- Walk family entry 2 adults & 2 kids (not chipped) : €30.00
- Walk single entry (chipped) : €15.00
- Additional needs athlete entry : €10.00
