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Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 2026

Race day
Friday, 28 August 2026
Location
Portmarnock Beach, Dublin, Ireland
Distance
3.1 mi / 5.0 km

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race: 28 August 2026, from Portmarnock Beach. Route, distance and where to check results.

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Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Between editions

13 days since race day

Portmarnock Beach 5K 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.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race: quick answers

When is the next Portmarnock Beach 5K Race?

The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Portmarnock Beach 5K Race was Friday, 28 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.

Where does Portmarnock Beach 5K Race start?

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race starts at Portmarnock Beach. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Portmarnock Beach 5K Race?

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race is 3.1 miles (5km).

How much does Portmarnock Beach 5K Race cost to enter?

Entry through eventmaster.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Friday, 28 August 2026
Distance
3.1 miles / 5.0km
Location
Portmarnock Beach, Dublin, Ireland
Start Point
Portmarnock Beach

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 through eventmaster.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Portmarnock Beach 5K Race.

Portmarnock Beach 5K 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.

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Route Map & Elevation Profile

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

Is Portmarnock Beach 5K 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.

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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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Portmarnock Beach

Start line.

Where Portmarnock Beach 5K Race starts and finishes

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race starts at Portmarnock Beach. 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 Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Route Breakdown

A 3.1-mile course at Portmarnock Beach, Dublin, organised by Portmarnock Beach 5K Race.

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Pace Calculator & Splits

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Portmarnock Beach 5K Race finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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.

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Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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 Portmarnock Beach
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Portmarnock Beach 5K Race

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 Portmarnock Beach 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.

Portmarnock Beach 5K Race 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!

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Portmarnock Beach 5K Race Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Portmarnock Beach 5K Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.