SPAR Great Ireland Run 10k
The Spar Great Ireland Run 10k is set to take place on Saturday, 11th of April in the Phoenix Park. Once again the event will incorporate the National 10k championships with club athletes battling it out for the various individual and team titles. Entry closes for the national championships on Wednesday, 1st of April at 10am, there will be strictly NO ENTRY for the national championships after this time; please click on the link below to register now:
National 10k Championships: Entry
All race numbers can be collected at Lifestyle Sports in Blanchardstown or failing that can be picked up at the information marquee on the day of the race.
Something for Everyone
Along with the thousands of runners taking part in the 10k event there will also be a special event put on for children, please see details below:
Event: SPAR Junior and Mini Great Ireland Run
- Saturday 11 April 2015
- Featuring a new mini event for 3-8 year olds (1.6k)
- Junior event for 9-15 year olds (2.5k)
- Entry fee €10 (£10)
Great Ireland Mile
Returning for its third year, an elite male, one mile race will again be staged on a spectator friendly route on Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park.
The distance is a test of speed and endurance that is punishing for the athlete, but captivating for the spectator.
It was Roger Bannister who became the first man to officially record a sub-four minute time back in May 1954, resulting in the rise of pacemakers at the top level of the sport.
The intensity of the mile race is special on its own, but when it is brought off the track and into an iconic setting then it becomes something all the more unmissable!