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Running · 5Ks

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 2026

Race day
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Location
Holy Family National School, Kerry, Ireland
Distance
3.1 mi / 5.0 km

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk: 20 September 2026, from Holy Family National School. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5K race-pace.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 2026: quick answers

When is Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 2026?

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 2026 takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

Where does Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk start?

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk starts at Holy Family National School. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk?

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk is 3.1 miles (5km).

How much does Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk cost to enter?

Entry €10 - €50 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Distance
3.1 miles / 5.0km
Location
Holy Family National School, Kerry, Ireland
Start Point
Holy Family National School

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 €10 - €50 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through .

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Race Day Weather

Fetching today's forecast for race day…

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Holy Family National School. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 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.

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 1.63.1mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Holy Family National School

Start line.

Where Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk starts and finishes

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk starts at Holy Family National School. 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 Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Route Breakdown

A 3.1-mile course at Holy Family National School, Kerry, organised by .

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Pace Calculator & Splits

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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Average pace / mile

1:17:25

Average pace / km

48:06

Finish4:00:00

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 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

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk 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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Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • 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 Holy Family National School
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk

Standard Training Window

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.

Terrain Specificity

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.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Holy Family National School fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

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.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

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.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for this 5K?

5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

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.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

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 Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk for charity?

Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Holy Family NS 5K Run & Walk site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.