The 2024 Terenure 5 Mile is SOLD OUT!
No walk-ins or on the day entries available.
Race Day is Sunday 12th May 9:30am!
The Terenure 5 mile road race returns in 2024! Organised by Sportsworld Running Club since 1985 the Terenure 5 Mile has become a staple in our community and one of the top events on the road racing calendar!
The 2024 race is SOLD OUT and will take place on Sunday May 12th with a new 9:30am start time! We can't wait to see you all at the starting line! See below for more race info and FAQ!
2024 Charity Partner!
We are delighted to announce The Irish Kidney Association as our 2024 charity partner! The Irish Kidney Association is a charity dedicated to meeting the needs of kidney patients and those likely to be affected by kidney disease. All donations and funds raised on the day will be sent to this worthy cause along with a donation from the race organisers Sportsworld. Your donation will enable kidney patients and their family members who are in most need to access services they otherwise may not have been able to, such as counselling, financial aid, the use of a patient support center and patient holidays. For more information or to find out how to become a member visit their website: www.ika.ie 
Terenure 5 Mile Race Start Time and Location
Start time: 9.30am Location: Start on Fortfield Road by Terenure Collage Swimming Pool. Note race start is approx. 600m from Race HQ Our Ladys School so give yourself time to reach the start on time if you are picking up your number. All 5 mile participants get a tech race t-shirt and Active Cities drawstring shoe bag!
Juvenile Races Start Time and Location
Start times: 8.30am U16 800m Fun Run
8.50am U12 800m Fun Run
9.10am U8 800m Fun Run Location: Start on Fortfield Road near Collage Drive intersection
All participants get a medal and goodie bag!
Water Stations and Recycling – Very important please read!!!
There will be water at:
- The top of Fortfield Road (Our Ladys School end) during the race (just before 3 miles)
- At the finish line
Note the water station during the race will be cups and at the finish line will be a bottle. At the finish please only take one bottle per person so we have enough for all finishers – be respectful to your fellow competitors!
Both water stations will be run voluntarily by the 103rd Scouts Dublin Willington troop. Please be courteous to the Scouts and follow instructions.
AS A FUND RAISER FOR THE 103RD SCOUTS DUBLIN WILLINGTON, PLEASE RETURN YOUR EMPTY WATER BOTTLE TO THEM WHEN FINISHED. THE SCOUTS WILL BRING THEM TO A NEW DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME CENTRE.
Race Number and T shirt collection can be made at :
- Friday May 10th at Sportsworld Clubhouse in Bushy park (beside tennis courts) 7-9pm
- Saturday May 11th at Sportsworld Clubhouse in Bushy park 2-6pm
- Sunday Morning May 12th at Our Ladys School Terenure school gym from 8am.
COLLECTION ONLY – THIS RACE IS FULLY SOLD OUT AND NO ON THE DAY ENTRY IS AVAILABLE!
Sportsworld clubhouse in Bushy Park for Friday & Saturday collection only. On Sunday collection is at Our Ladys School
Note Junior races start times 8.30am at Fortfield road and will be ahead of main race. Main race starts 9.30am Fortfield road!
Race HQ is Our Ladies School Terenure Sports hall. Google map link: Click here
There is no parking at the school. There is plenty of free on street parking locally – just be mindful of our neighbours!
- The school is open at 8am for race number and t-shirt collection on Sunday.
- There is no on the day entry, Sunday is a complete sell out and the school is open only for those collecting numbers and t-shirts
- Its approx a 600m walk to the start from the school so give yourself plenty of time – race starts 9.30am sharp!
- Awards will be at the school straight after the race!
- There will be tea/coffee and refreshments in the hall after the race too!
COLLECTION ONLY – THIS RACE IS FULLY SOLD OUT AND NO ON THE DAY ENTRY IS AVAILABLE!
Our Ladys School Entrance – Race HQ on Sunday
Free Stuff!
- A high quality technical t-shirt!
- Free race photo’s will be on Facebook after the race!
- Race Pace Makers from Sportsworld Running Club to follow for 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 minute finishes!
- Chip Timing – Your time will be accurately recorded by a chip on your race number!
- Thousands of Euro’s in prize fund!
- Numerous Spot Prizes!
- AAI Approved Race with a measured and certified course!
- Free post race refreshments!
- A fast flat course!
- Lots of support!
- A closed road route!
- A rare chance to run the roads of Terenure Dublin!
- A huge sense of Pride and Achievement!
Balloon Twisters!
Yes balloon twisters! Our main sponsor South Dublin Vets are bringing two balloon twisters making creations for our younger spectators! Make sure to visit them! Details below:
Face Painting!
Our sponsor Thorntons Recycling will once again be setting up at the top of Fortfield road across from Our Ladies School where they will have face painters and treats for our younger spectators! Make sure to stop by and see their all new fully electric bin truck too!
Live Music!
The are back bringing Samba beats to Terenure Village! Yes Morro 16 are returning, one of the most popular parts of the event in recent years! Based at our sponsors premises Bill Sheehan & Sons Opel at the heart of Terenure Village, they will entertain spectators and runners! The race passes our sponsors premises Bill Sheehan & Sons Opel on both laps of the Terenure 5 Mile!
- Joining any date between January 1st and June 30th: €125 (includes a club race singlet)
- Joining any date between July 1st and September 30th: €85 (includes a club race singlet)
- Joining any date between October 1st and December 31st: €55 (includes a club race singlet)
Refunds
There are no refunds for those who do not run. But rest assured our charity partner will appreciate your contribution.
Are walkers welcome?
To reduce disruption to residents and road users we only have use of the roads for a limited time. We may have to ask walkers to use the footpaths for the last mile if they have not finished by 10.30am. We will have the race pacers guide the last finishers to the line. Please use the footpaths for safety so as not to cause any collisions with runners.
Medical Assistance
The Civil Defence will have medical personnel and an ambulance stationed at the start and finish. There will also be a cardiac difibulator available at the finish line on the day.
Distance Accuracy
The course has been measured and certified by an international course measurer supplied by Athletics Ireland. There will be mile markers on the course.
Yes there is chip timing attached to your race number. Results will be posted afterwards on the My Run Results website.
With chip timing YOUR race only starts when you cross the start line. Don’t worry if you are back in crowd when the race starts, your official time is only when you physically cross the start and finish lines.
When you see the results most people are looking for the net time, when you crossed the start and finish line, that’s your race. The gross time is the official start (9.30am) and your finish time, but only the people on the front row get to start with the official start to the exact second.
Finishers Photos
Finishers photos will be published free for downloading and tagging on the race Facebook page: www.facebook.com/terenure5mile/
Baggage
We do not operate an official baggage drop area but many runners do leave a bag in the Race HQ (Our Ladys School Sports Hall). We do not take responsibility for any items left on the premises during the race.
Toilets
There will be a small number of Portaloo’s at the start/finish areas and more toilets available at Race HQ Our Ladies School.
Parking
- There is no parking available at Race HQ Our Ladies School.
- Free on street parking is available in the surrounding roads and housing estates, please be mindful of our neighbours!
- Please don’t park on Fortfield Road – that’s the start/finish area!
- We encourage our competitors to walk, cycle, use public transport or carpool.
- Templeogue Road is serviced by Dublin Busses 15, 49, 65 and 65b. Here is a link for; Templeogue Road Dublin Bus Timetables Remember Sunday bus service times differ from weekday!
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