Programmes - Athletics Ireland

The Daily Mile (Pre-Primary and Primary School, 4 to 13yrs)

The Daily Mile is a teacher-led, schools-based programme that aims to improve the physical, social, emotional, and mental health and wellbeing of our children – regardless of age, ability, or personal circumstances.

Fit4Class (Primary School, 5 to 13yrs)

Fit4Class is a teacher-led, schools-based programme that aims to introduce primary school children to athletics in a fun, engaging, and non-competitive environment.

Try Track & Field (Primary School, 5 to 13yrs)

Try Track and Field is a coach-led, schools-based programme that aims to provide an opportunity for primary school children to TRY Track and Field. The programme is based on the Athletics Strand of the Irish Primary Schools PE Curriculum.

Athletics Camps (Primary and Post-Primary, 6 to 12yrs)

Athletics camps, offer the perfect setting for children to take part and try all the athletic disciplines in a safe, fun, pressure-free environment.

Little Athletics (Clubs, 7 to 10yrs)

Little Athletics is a nationwide programme that introduces young children aged 7-10 to athletics.

iRun (Post-Primary School, 13yrs+)

iRun is a teacher-led, schools based recreational running programme created for secondary school students. The aim of this programme is simple, we want to get more students moving and enjoying physical activity in a relaxed and non-competitive environment.

The Girls Squad (Post-Primary School, 13yrs+)

The Girls Squad is a teacher-led, secondary schools-based programme. The aim of the programme is to get young girls active and to promote health and wellbeing for teenage girls in Transition Year.

Fit4Life (Club and Community, 16yrs+)

Fit4life is a coach-led recreational running programme for everyone, from complete beginner to regular joggers and runners. Fit4Life aims to help participants to achieve improved levels of fitness and wellness within in a fun, and social environment.

Welcome to Athletics Ireland

We’re here to support Irish athletes, and that includes you. Whether you’re used to running after your kids, or walking the legs off your dog when you need to clear your head, you’re an athlete in our eyes. And, if you’re looking for a way to step up your activity levels, check the links below for Athletics Ireland events near you.

Sanctuary Runners

Sanctuary Runners is a solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and all Irish residents.

Sanctuary Runners group stood together outdoors

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