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5 km Series Starting on Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
6 weeks 6 Different locations
Loughrea May 14th
Maree May 21st
Athenry May 28th
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About The Series


The County Galway 5km series, is an initiative of the Galway Athletic Clubs.

Over 6 Tuesday nights, a 5km race is organised by one of the athletic clubs across the county.

The format is simple - one race number covers the entire series. No prizes are awarded, but anyone who completes the races gets a souvenir race t-shirt.


Entries for the Galway 5k series available soon!


The series has exploded in popularity over the years, to the point where entry sells out in a matter of minutes.


All proceeds of the 5k series go to fund juvenile and adult athletics in Galway.


Please car pool to venues - parking is strictly limited at all venues!

AAI Athletics Clubs of Galway

Galway Trail Running

Not sure how to progress your running journey. Don’t worry we have an athletics club near you. Click on the link next to the club near you.

All the clubs cater for all running needs, be that a person who is just starting off or for the seasoned runner looking to advance and enhance their own running experience.


Running in company is always easier & running in a club provides structure and you get to meet like minded people to help progress your running journey with ease.

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John S O’Connor

Dates & ** Race Start Times**

Dates & ** Race Start Times**

Leg 1. Abbeyknockmoy April 23rd @ 7:45pm

Leg 1. Abbeyknockmoy April 23rd @ 7:45pm

Leg 2. Tuam April 30th @ 8pm

Leg 2. Tuam April 30th @ 8pm

Leg 3. Caltra May 7th @ 8pm

Leg 3. Caltra May 7th @ 8pm

Leg 4. Loughrea May 14th @ 8pm

Leg 4. Loughrea May 14th @ 8pm

Leg 5. Maree May 21st @ 8pm

Leg 5. Maree May 21st @ 8pm

Leg 6. Athenry May 28th @ 8pm

Leg 6. Athenry May 28th @ 8pm

ON RACE DAY

Lace up, Race on

REMEMBER Don t forget to hang on to your race number for the entire series Ensure your Number is pinned correctly to the front of your jersey Arrive early and give plenty of time to allow for parking Don t over do it in the warm up
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When Does Registration open?

  • Online registration opens on the 9th of March . A pre-sale will be open to past-participants before hand via an emailed link.

Q. I can’t make the first race. Can I collect my number on night 2 & Where Can I collect my Number?

  • Number collection is at Race HQ and you collect your number at any point over the series but please arrive early. Ask any marshal and they will direct you to the organisers.

Q. I can’t find/Lost/Forgot my number. Where Can I get a replacement Number?

  • Number replacements can be collected at race HQ but please note we have limited spares and if you loose more than 1 replacement you will be charged for the next replacement. For this please arrive early as the timing team will need to notified of the changes.

Q. Can I just enter 1 race?

  • No unfortunately not the 5km series is just that a series.. It’s more than 1 event and the online portal doesn’t allow for single event

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