Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club will play host to this weekend’s 123.ie National Road Relay Championships which take place on Wade’s Avenue in Raheny from 1.30pm on Sunday (April 27th).
The road specialists will be joined on the start-line by a host of track stars as they battle it out for team honours around the now familiar lapped route.
The senior men’s race was enthralling right from the gun last year and the 2024 champions in Conliffe Harriers are back with a bumper entry as they bid to continue their running run. Clonliffe were able to call upon Efrem Gidey last year as they ran away with the 2024 title in a winning time of 37:00 ahead of Ennis Track, and Raheny who look set to reoppose with strong looking teams once more. Expect Craughwell, KCH, and DSD to put in strong showings.
The senior women’s race looks just as competitive as Dundrum South Dublin look to defend their 2024 title which was won in 20:38. Hosts Raheny could be the ones to push them closest, while UCD will look to build on last year’s third place finish with a formidable looking team set to take their place.
The day’s action will get underway at 1.30pm on Sunday, with the women’s (masters) race getting the action up and running. Sportsworld AC will bid to defend their crown in the women’s O35 race, while Raheny once again having a strong hand in the O50 race where Ennis will look to defend their title.
The men’s masters O35 title went to host Raheny AC 12 months ago, and they can be expected to put in another brave show. The men’s O50 race is a tough one to call with City of Derry Spartans looking to retain their crown.
Race information:
Raheny Shamrock will host the 123.ie National Road Relay Championships on Sunday April 27th.
Road Relay Instructions: Read HERE
The start area is on Wades Avenue in Raheny.
There are five races;
- 1.30pm Master Women (All)
- 2.00pm Master Men 35-49
- 2:30pm Master Men 50+
- 3.00pm Senior Women
- 3.30pm Senior Men
Relay Rules – Here
Participant list – Entries
2025 Results – Athletics Ireland live results
Number Collection
Numbers are available for collection in the Raheny Shamrock clubhouse, Old Church, Raheny Village, Dublin 5.
Presentations
The Presentations will be made on Wade’s Avenue close to the Start/Finish Area.
* Remaining National 10k medals will be available for collection on the day.
Getting to Raheny
Raheny is served by;
- Dublin Bus routes H1, H2, H3.
- Via the Dart, Raheny is located Northbound on the Howth/Malahide line from Dublin City Centre.
- The station is located 400 meters from the race area.
- There is limited parking available in Raheny Church with limited public parking also available in Raheny Village.
Athletics Ireland would like to thank Raheny Shamrock AC for hosting these championships.
