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Longford Trail Series 2026

Race day
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Location
Longford, Ireland
Distance
4.3 mi / 6.9 km

Longford Trail Series: 26 August 2026, 4.3 miles, from Longford. Route, distance and where to check results.

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Longford Trail Series Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Between editions

15 days since race day

Longford Trail Series 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.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Longford Trail Series: quick answers

When is the next Longford Trail Series?

The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Longford Trail Series was Wednesday, 26 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.

Where does Longford Trail Series start?

Longford Trail Series starts at Longford. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Longford Trail Series?

Longford Trail Series is 4.3 miles (6.9km).

How much does Longford Trail Series cost to enter?

Entry €10 - €45 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Distance
4.3 miles / 6.9km
Location
Longford, Ireland
Start Point
Longford

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 - €45 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through .

Longford Trail Series 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.

Longford Trail Series Route Map & Elevation Profile

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

Is Longford Trail Series 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.

Longford Trail Series Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 2.14.3mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Longford

Start line.

Where Longford Trail Series starts and finishes

Longford Trail Series starts at Longford. 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 Longford Trail Series Route Breakdown

A 4.3-mile course at Longford, organised by .

Longford Trail Series Pace Calculator & Splits

Longford Trail Series Pace Calculator

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

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Average pace / mile

55:49

Average pace / km

34:41

5K2:53:24
Finish4:00:00

Longford Trail Series Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5KFinish
3:00 41:52 26:01 2:10:033:00:00
3:15 45:21 28:11 2:20:543:15:00
3:30 48:50 30:21 2:31:443:30:00
3:45 52:20 32:31 2:42:343:45:00
4:00 55:49 34:41 2:53:244:00:00
4:15 59:18 36:51 3:04:154:15:00
4:30 1:02:47 39:01 3:15:054:30:00
4:45 1:06:17 41:11 3:25:554:45:00
5:00 1:09:46 43:21 3:36:455:00:00
5:30 1:16:45 47:41 3:58:265:30:00
6:00 1:23:43 52:01 4:20:076:00:00
6:30 1:30:42 56:21 4:41:476:30:00
7:00 1:37:40 1:00:42 5:03:287:00:00

Longford Trail Series Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Longford Trail Series finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Longford Trail Series finish

35:17

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.

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Longford Trail Series 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 Longford
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Longford Trail Series

Standard Training Window

6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.3-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.

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 week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Longford 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.

4.3-Mile 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.

Longford Trail Series 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 Longford Trail Series for charity?

Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Longford Trail Series fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Longford Trail Series Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Longford Trail Series site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.