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Running · 5Ks
Good Friday 5K Road Race 2027
- Race day
- Friday, 26 March 2027
- Location
- Grange, Co. Sligo, Ireland, Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Good Friday 5K Road Race: expected 26 March 2027, from Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Good Friday 5K Road Race Race Timeline
197 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Good Friday 5K Road Race: quick answers
When is the next Good Friday 5K Road Race?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Good Friday 5K Road Race was Friday, 26 March 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Good Friday 5K Road Race start?
Good Friday 5K Road Race starts at Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Good Friday 5K Road Race?
Good Friday 5K Road Race is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Good Friday 5K Road Race cost to enter?
AAI-measured, chip-timed charity fundraiser
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 26 March 2027
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Grange, Co. Sligo, Ireland, Ireland
- Start Point
- Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex
- 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
AAI-measured, chip-timed charity fundraiser
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through North Sligo Athletic Club.
Good Friday 5K Road Race 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.
Good Friday 5K Road Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Good Friday 5K Road Race flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Good Friday 5K Road Race Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex
Start line.
Where Good Friday 5K Road Race starts and finishes
Good Friday 5K Road Race starts at Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex. 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 Good Friday 5K Road Race Route Breakdown
Organised by North Sligo AC for 17 consecutive years as a Good Friday fundraiser. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.
Good Friday 5K Road Race Pace Calculator & Splits
Good Friday 5K Road Race 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
Good Friday 5K Road Race 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 |
Good Friday 5K Road Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Good Friday 5K Road Race finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Good Friday 5K Road Race 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 JourneyGood Friday 5K Road Race 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 Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Good Friday 5K Road Race
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 Pine Grove, ~300m from North Sligo Sports Complex 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.
Good Friday 5K Road Race 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 Good Friday 5K Road Race for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Good Friday 5K Road Race fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusGood Friday 5K Road Race 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 Good Friday 5K Road Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.