THE 2025 TERENURE 5 MILE! SOLD OUT!
Race Day is Sunday 11th May 9:30am!
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 11th 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.
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
8.40am U12 800m Fun Run
8:50am U8 400m 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 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 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!
- 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!
- 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)
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.
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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