The Piper's 5K

AUG

7

2026

A community 5 km road race in the foothills of Killeshin, Co. Laois organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Finishers receive a custom medal and the first 250 adult registrants receive a race t-shirt; adult and child entries are available.

Fri 7 Aug 2026

Killeshin,

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5 kilometers

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The Piper's 5K 2026

The Piper's 5K is a 5 km road race held in the foothills of Killeshin, Co. Laois and organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. The course is a loop around the village and is described as a fast circuit that begins and finishes in the local area.

Each finisher receives a custom medal labelled The Piper's 5K. The first 250 adult registrations are allocated a complimentary race t-shirt. Number pick up and race administration take place at Killeshin Community Centre.

Entry options include adult and child tickets. The listed ticket price for adults is €20 and for children under 16 is €10. Online ticketing is available for the event through the organiser's ticketing process.

The event is presented as a community running event within a small rural area five kilometres west of Carlow town. Information provided by the organiser focuses on the course format, participant finishers' items, entry categories and the local collection point for race numbers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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