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Sunday, March 23, 2025

THE 2025 TERENURE 5 MILE! ENTRY NOW OPEN!

Race Day is Sunday 11th May 9:30am!

U16 800m 8:30am - U12 800m 8:40am - U8 400m 8:50am

The Terenure 5 mile road race returns in 2025! 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 2025 race will take place on Sunday May 12th with a 9:30am start time! We can't wait to see you all at the starting line! See below for more race info and FAQ!

2025 CHARITY PARTNER!

Sportsworld Running Club are delighted to announce Fighting Blindness as the 2025 Terenure 5 Mile Charity Partner! This fastastic charity is patient-led with a mission is to cure blindness. They are the leading Irish charity funding research into treatments for sight loss. To date, they have invested over €20 million in more than 115 research and clinical projects.

They provide professional counselling and therapeutic services for individuals and families living with vision impairment and blindness. They advocate for equity of access to timely and appropriate diagnosis, healthcare, therapies and support services and, through education and information provision, they work to empower more than 296,601* children and adults in Ireland who are blind or visually impaired.
 
Over the past 40 years, we have grown from a small support group for families affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to a nationally recognised brand.
 
Charity has always been as huge part of the Terenure 5 Mile, Sportsworld Running Club have donated over €325,000 since our first race in 1985! The 2025 Terenure 5 Mile is on Sunday May 11th and we are expecting a fully sold out event again!
 

2025 TITLE SPONSOR!

We are delighted to welcome South Dublin Vets back as a sponsor for 2025! Its great to see local businesses get behind this community event! With their hospital in Terenure and clinic in Dundrum, South Dublin Vets are equipped to a very high standard that enables them to provide the highest professional standard of care to your pet. For more info visit www.southdublinvets.ie

2025 SPONSORS!

 

 

 

Terenure 5 Mile Race Start Time and Location

Start time: 9.30am

Location: Start on Fortfield Road by Terenure College Swimming Pool entrance. 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!

Juvenile Races Start Time and Locations

Start times:  8.30am U16 800m Fun Run 
                     8.50am U12 800m Fun Run 
                     9.10am U8 800m Fun Run  

Locations: U16 and U12 Start and Finish on Fortfield Road by Terenure Collage Swimming Pool – its an 800m out and back course – see maps below. The U8 start point is at College Road and Fortfield Road and finishes by Terenure College Swimming Pool entrance – its a 400m point to point course – see maps below. 

 

 

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!

Race number and T shirt Collection

Race Number and T shirt collection can be made at :

  • Friday May 9th at Sportsworld Clubhouse in Bushy park (beside tennis courts) 7-9pm
  • Saturday May 10th at Sportsworld Clubhouse in Bushy park 2-6pm
  • Sunday Morning May 11th at Our Ladys School Terenure school gym from 8am.

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 on Sunday May 11th

Race HQ is Our Ladys 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 expected on the day entry, we regularly 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! 

Our Ladys School Entrance – Race HQ on Sunday

Free Stuff!

Race Entrants get a lot for their money!

  • 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!

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!   

Can anyone join Sportsworld Running Club?
Yes Sportsworld Running Club accepts new members all year round! New members first do a two week free trial at the Club to see if it is for them. To start a two week trial just turn up on any Tuesday or Thursday night at 7pm at the clubhouse in Bushy Park beside the tennis courts and ask for head coach Emily Dowling and join in the session! A club committee member is at the door each night to meet new members!
 
There are three supervised coached training sessions every week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Club runners meet on Sunday mornings for a long run and coffee usually in the Phoenix Park. 
 
If at the end of the two weeks you wish to join the Annual Membership is;
  • 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)
Note: All memberships expire on Dec 31st. Renewal is then €100 per annum due in January. 
 
For more info about joining! Click here: Joining FAQ 

Training Plan for your first 5 Mile Race!

Athletics Ireland have a handy training plan for those running their first 5 mile! Visit their website here: Athletics Ireland

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.

Chip Timing
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!
Road Closures 
The course is on public roads, one half of which will be closed to traffic. Stewards will be in attendance at all junctions and Gardai will also be at strategic points around the course. Participants will be separated from any traffic by cones in all instances.