Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
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Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race 2026
- Race day
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- Location
- Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland
- Distance
- 4 mi / 6.4 km
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race: 4 September 2026, 4 miles, from Gowran. Route, distance and where to check results.
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Race Timeline
6 days since race day
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race 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.
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race: quick answers
When is the next Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race was Friday, 4 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race start?
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race starts at Gowran. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race?
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race is 4 miles (6.4km).
How much does Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race cost to enter?
Entry €20.00 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- Distance
- 4 miles / 6.4km
- Location
- Gowran, Kilkenny, Ireland
- Start Point
- Gowran
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 €20.00 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through .
Gowran AC 4 Mile 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.
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Gowran. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race 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.
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Gowran
Start line.
Where Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race starts and finishes
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race starts at Gowran. 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 Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Route Breakdown
A 4-mile course at Gowran, Kilkenny, organised by .
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Pace Calculator & Splits
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:00:00
Average pace / km
37:17
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 45:00 | 27:58 | 2:19:49 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 48:45 | 30:18 | 2:31:28 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 52:30 | 32:37 | 2:43:07 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 56:15 | 34:57 | 2:54:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:00:00 | 37:17 | 3:06:25 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:03:45 | 39:37 | 3:18:04 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:07:30 | 41:57 | 3:29:43 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:11:15 | 44:16 | 3:41:22 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:15:00 | 46:36 | 3:53:01 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:22:30 | 51:16 | 4:16:19 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:30:00 | 55:55 | 4:39:37 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:37:30 | 1:00:35 | 5:02:55 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:45:00 | 1:05:15 | 5:26:13 | 7:00:00 |
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race finish
32:41
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 Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyGowran AC 4 Mile 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 Gowran
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
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 week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Gowran 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.
4-Mile 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.
Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race 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 Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusGowran AC 4 Mile 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 Gowran AC 4 Mile Road Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.