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Running · Ultra Marathons
Donadea 50K 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 13 February 2027
- Location
- Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, Ireland
- Distance
- 31.1 mi / 50.1 km
Donadea 50K: 13 February 2027, from Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Donadea 50K Race Timeline
156 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Donadea 50K 2027: quick answers
When is Donadea 50K 2027?
Donadea 50K 2027 takes place on Saturday, 13 February 2027, starting at 10:00.
What time does Donadea 50K start?
Donadea 50K starts at 10:00 from Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare.
Where does Donadea 50K start and finish?
Donadea 50K starts at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare and finishes at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare.
How many miles is Donadea 50K?
Donadea 50K is 31.1 miles (50.1km).
How much does Donadea 50K cost to enter?
Entry direct through the organiser, priced in euro.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 13 February 2027
- Distance
- 31.1 miles / 50.1km
- Location
- Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, Ireland
- Start Point
- Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare
- Finish Point
- Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare
- Start time
- 10:00
- Surface
- Forest park track — flat, firm and lapped
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: 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 direct through the organiser, priced in euro.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Donadea 50K.
Donadea 50K 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.
Donadea 50K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare and finishing at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Donadea 50K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: forest park track — flat, firm and lapped.
Donadea 50K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare
Start line.
Where Donadea 50K starts and finishes
Donadea 50K starts at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare and finishes at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare. 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 Donadea 50K Route Breakdown
A lapped 50K on the forest tracks of Donadea Forest Park in Kildare, held in February. Flat, firm and consistent underfoot, which makes it the fastest 50K in Ireland and the one people target for a time rather than an adventure.
Donadea 50K Pace Calculator & Splits
Donadea 50K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
7:43
Average pace / km
4:48
Donadea 50K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 5:47 | 3:36 | 17:59 | 35:58 | 1:15:52 | 1:47:53 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 6:16 | 3:54 | 19:29 | 38:58 | 1:22:12 | 1:56:53 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 6:45 | 4:12 | 20:59 | 41:57 | 1:28:31 | 2:05:52 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 7:14 | 4:30 | 22:29 | 44:57 | 1:34:51 | 2:14:52 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 7:43 | 4:48 | 23:59 | 47:57 | 1:41:10 | 2:23:51 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 8:12 | 5:06 | 25:28 | 50:57 | 1:47:29 | 2:32:51 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 8:41 | 5:24 | 26:58 | 53:57 | 1:53:49 | 2:41:50 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:57 | 2:00:08 | 2:50:50 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 29:58 | 59:56 | 2:06:27 | 2:59:49 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 10:37 | 6:36 | 32:58 | 1:05:56 | 2:19:06 | 3:17:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 11:35 | 7:12 | 35:58 | 1:11:56 | 2:31:45 | 3:35:47 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 12:32 | 7:48 | 38:58 | 1:17:55 | 2:44:24 | 3:53:46 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 13:30 | 8:23 | 41:57 | 1:23:55 | 2:57:02 | 4:11:45 | 7:00:00 |
Donadea 50K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Donadea 50K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Donadea 50K finish
4:47:21
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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Donadea 50K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyDonadea 50K 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 Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Donadea 50K
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 31.1-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
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.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
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.
31.1-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Donadea 50K 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!
Running Donadea 50K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Donadea 50K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Donadea 50K is run off-road (Forest park track — flat, firm and lapped), so local traffic is unaffected.
Donadea 50K 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 Donadea 50K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.