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Running · 10Ks
Great Ireland Run 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Great Ireland Run: expected 11 April 2027, 6.21 miles, from Phoenix Park, Dublin. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Great Ireland Run Race Timeline
213 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Great Ireland Run: quick answers
When is the next Great Ireland Run?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Great Ireland Run was Sunday, 11 April 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Great Ireland Run start and finish?
Great Ireland Run starts at Phoenix Park, Dublin and finishes at Phoenix Park, Dublin.
How many miles is Great Ireland Run?
Great Ireland Run is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Great Ireland Run cost to enter?
Entry direct through the organiser, priced in euro.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Start Point
- Phoenix Park, Dublin
- Finish Point
- Phoenix Park, Dublin
- Surface
- Closed park road through Phoenix Park — tarmac
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: 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
Entry direct through the organiser, priced in euro.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Great Run.
Great Ireland Run 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.
Great Ireland Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Phoenix Park, Dublin and finishing at Phoenix Park, Dublin. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Great Ireland Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: closed park road through phoenix park — tarmac.
Great Ireland Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Phoenix Park, Dublin
Start line.
Where Great Ireland Run starts and finishes
Great Ireland Run starts at Phoenix Park, Dublin and finishes at Phoenix Park, Dublin. 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 Great Ireland Run Route Breakdown
Ireland's round of the Great Run series, a 10K through Phoenix Park in mid-April. The same organisation behind the Great North Run and the Great Manchester Run, and the largest 10K in the country.
Great Ireland Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Great Ireland Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:39
Average pace / km
24:01
Great Ireland Run 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 | 28:59 | 18:01 | 1:30:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:24 | 19:31 | 1:37:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:49 | 21:01 | 1:45:04 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:14 | 22:31 | 1:52:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:39 | 24:01 | 2:00:04 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:04 | 25:31 | 2:07:35 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:29 | 27:01 | 2:15:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:54 | 28:31 | 2:22:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:19 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:08 | 33:01 | 2:45:06 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:58 | 36:01 | 3:00:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:48 | 39:01 | 3:15:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:38 | 42:02 | 3:30:08 | 7:00:00 |
Great Ireland Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Great Ireland Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Great Ireland Run finish
52:05
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 Great Ireland Run, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyGreat Ireland Run 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 Phoenix Park, Dublin
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Great Ireland Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer 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 week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Phoenix Park, Dublin 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.
10K 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.
Great Ireland Run 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 Great Ireland Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Great Ireland Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusGreat Ireland Run 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 Great Ireland Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.