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Running · Half Marathons
Lusk 20 Mile 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Location
- Lusk, Dublin, Ireland
- Distance
- 20 mi / 32.2 km
Lusk 20 Mile: 3 October 2026, 20 miles, from Lusk. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Lusk 20 Mile Race Timeline
23 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with half-marathon race-pace.
Lusk 20 Mile 2026: quick answers
When is Lusk 20 Mile 2026?
Lusk 20 Mile 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Where does Lusk 20 Mile start?
Lusk 20 Mile starts at Lusk. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Lusk 20 Mile?
Lusk 20 Mile is 20 miles (32.2km).
How much does Lusk 20 Mile cost to enter?
Entry €20 - €30 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Distance
- 20 miles / 32.2km
- Location
- Lusk, Dublin, Ireland
- Start Point
- Lusk
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 - €30 through eventmaster.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Lusk 20 Mile.
Lusk 20 Mile 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.
Lusk 20 Mile Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Lusk. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Lusk 20 Mile 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.
Lusk 20 Mile Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Lusk
Start line.
Where Lusk 20 Mile starts and finishes
Lusk 20 Mile starts at Lusk. 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 Lusk 20 Mile Route Breakdown
A 20-mile course at Lusk, Dublin, organised by Lusk 20 Mile.
Lusk 20 Mile Pace Calculator & Splits
Lusk 20 Mile Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
12:00
Average pace / km
7:27
Lusk 20 Mile Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 9:00 | 5:36 | 27:58 | 55:55 | 1:57:59 | 2:47:46 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 9:45 | 6:04 | 30:18 | 1:00:35 | 2:07:49 | 3:01:45 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 10:30 | 6:31 | 32:37 | 1:05:15 | 2:17:39 | 3:15:44 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 11:15 | 6:59 | 34:57 | 1:09:54 | 2:27:29 | 3:29:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 12:00 | 7:27 | 37:17 | 1:14:34 | 2:37:19 | 3:43:42 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 12:45 | 7:55 | 39:37 | 1:19:14 | 2:47:09 | 3:57:41 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 13:30 | 8:23 | 41:57 | 1:23:53 | 2:56:59 | 4:11:39 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 14:15 | 8:51 | 44:16 | 1:28:33 | 3:06:49 | 4:25:38 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 15:00 | 9:19 | 46:36 | 1:33:12 | 3:16:38 | 4:39:37 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 16:30 | 10:15 | 51:16 | 1:42:32 | 3:36:18 | 5:07:35 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 18:00 | 11:11 | 55:55 | 1:51:51 | 3:55:58 | 5:35:32 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 19:30 | 12:07 | 1:00:35 | 2:01:10 | 4:15:38 | 6:03:30 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 21:00 | 13:03 | 1:05:15 | 2:10:29 | 4:35:18 | 6:31:28 | 7:00:00 |
Lusk 20 Mile Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Lusk 20 Mile finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Lusk 20 Mile finish
2:59:57
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 Lusk 20 Mile, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyLusk 20 Mile 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 Lusk
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Lusk 20 Mile
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race 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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Lusk 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.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Lusk 20 Mile 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 Lusk 20 Mile for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Lusk 20 Mile fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusLusk 20 Mile 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 Lusk 20 Mile site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.