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Running · 5Ks
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 2026
- Race day
- Thursday, 27 August 2026
- Location
- Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile: 27 August 2026, from Dunboyne. Route, distance and where to check results.
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Race Timeline
14 days since race day
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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.
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile: quick answers
When is the next Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile was Thursday, 27 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile start?
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile starts at Dunboyne. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile?
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile cost to enter?
Entry through myrunresults.com — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Thursday, 27 August 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland
- Start Point
- Dunboyne
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 .
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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.
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dunboyne. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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.
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dunboyne
Start line.
Where Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile starts and finishes
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile starts at Dunboyne. 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 Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Route Breakdown
A 3.1-mile course at Dunboyne, Meath, organised by .
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Pace Calculator & Splits
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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 |
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyDunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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 Dunboyne
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile
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 Dunboyne 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.
Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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 Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusDunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile 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 Dunboyne AC Track 5K & Sub 4 min Mile site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.