The Village Run - Ballylinan
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About the race
The Village Run is a community road running event in Ballylinan, County Laois, scheduled for Sunday 26th September 2027. It offers a set of marked countryside routes that start in the village centre and follow paved country roads, meadows and village streets through the surrounding area.
Distances available:
- 5k route starting in the village and passing through meadows and quiet country roads
- 10k route extending further into the surrounding countryside
- Half Marathon route passing neighboring villages and gentle hills
- 3/4 Marathon approximately 31.6 km covering an extended tour of local countryside
Course features note a good paved surface with very minimal rolling hills and rural scenery that includes meadows and woodland. The event uses professional chip timing provided by Pop Up Races. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments; the first 500 entrants are offered a technical run cap as part of the finisher package.
Entry fees published for the 2027 event include timed and untimed options for the 5k and fixed fees for the longer distances. The race base is listed at Ballylinan GAA Club and previous editions include results and galleries for 2024–2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
