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Running · 5Ks
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K 2027
- Race day
- Friday, 7 May 2027
- Location
- Ballinroad, Co. Waterford, Ireland, Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K: expected 7 May 2027, from Ballinroad. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Race Timeline
239 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K: quick answers
When is the next AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K was Friday, 7 May 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K start?
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K starts at Ballinroad. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K?
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K cost to enter?
Part of West Waterford AC's Summer Races series
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 7 May 2027
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Ballinroad, Co. Waterford, Ireland, Ireland
- Start Point
- Ballinroad
- Surface
- Road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Part of West Waterford AC's Summer Races series
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through West Waterford Athletic Club.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ballinroad. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ballinroad
Start line.
Where AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K starts and finishes
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K starts at Ballinroad. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Route Breakdown
Opening leg of West Waterford AC's Summer Races series, run in the same village as the site's existing Greenway Half Marathon but a distinct standalone 5k. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:25
Average pace / km
48:06
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:35 | 45:06 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:25 | 48:06 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:15 | 51:07 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:27:06 | 54:07 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:56 | 57:08 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:46 | 1:00:08 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:27 | 1:06:09 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:56:08 | 1:12:10 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:48 | 1:18:10 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:29 | 1:24:11 | 7:00:00 |
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K finish
24:56
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyAHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Ballinroad
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Ballinroad fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusAHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.