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Running · 5Ks
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 2026
- Race day
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- Location
- Castleisland, Kerry, Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate: 4 September 2026, from Castleisland. Route, distance and where to check results.
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Race Timeline
6 days since race day
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate: quick answers
When is the next An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate was Friday, 4 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate start?
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate starts at Castleisland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate?
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate cost to enter?
Entry through myrunresults.com — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Castleisland, Kerry, Ireland
- Start Point
- Castleisland
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, surface, 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
Entry through myrunresults.com — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through .
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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.
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Castleisland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. Check the organiser’s own course description before race day.
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Castleisland
Start line.
Where An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate starts and finishes
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate starts at Castleisland. 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 An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Route Breakdown
A 3.1-mile course at Castleisland, Kerry, organised by .
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Pace Calculator & Splits
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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 |
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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 JourneyAn Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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 Castleisland
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate
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 Castleisland 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.
An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate Charity Places 2026
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!
Running An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusAn Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate 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 An Riocht 5k Series The Penultimate site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.