The Anglo Celtic Plate 2027 will take place in Victoria Park, Belfast on Sunday, March 21st.

Athletics Ireland will be selecting a self-funded team of up to five men and five women to represent Ireland in the Anglo Celtic Plate Home International. This event serves as a key developmental opportunity, preparing athletes for future competition at European and World Championships.

Athletics Ireland will cover the entry fee and provide official team kit.

Performances must have been achieved within the past year, supported by recent performance indicators. Preference will be given to athletes with proven experience at the 100km distance.

Selection Criteria

• Athletes must be a member of an AAI affiliated club.
• Athletes must hold a valid Irish Passport.
• Athletes must be injury free.
• Athletes must have proof of current competitive form.
• Athletes must include their race plan for the months before the ACP.

Qualification Standards

*Or other equivalent ultra-distance experience (over different distances & surfaces) which the selection panel believe demonstrates form and ability to achieve these standards

Athletics Ireland 100K National Championships.

The Anglo Celtic Plate will also incorporate the Athletics Ireland 100km Championships as part of the Open Race.  Athletes competing in the Open Race will be eligible for National Championship medals, provided they are registered members of an Athletics Ireland affiliated club.

• Closing date for applications: Friday, 20th November 2026
• Team announcement: Early December 2026

IAU 100K European Championships 2027.

All 100K performances up to and including the Anglo-Celtic Plate 100K will be considered for selection for the IAU 100K European Championships. The selection policy will be published in January 2027, and the team will be announced in April 2027.

Expressions of Interest

Please send expressions of interest to patryan@athleticsireland.ie with ACP 2027 as the subject line.