Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · 5Ks
Simon Home Run 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5.0 km
Simon Home Run: 3 October 2026, 3.1 miles, from Phoenix Park. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Simon Home Run Race Timeline
23 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5K race-pace.
Simon Home Run 2026: quick answers
When is Simon Home Run 2026?
Simon Home Run 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Where does Simon Home Run start?
Simon Home Run starts at Phoenix Park. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Simon Home Run?
Simon Home Run is 3.1 miles (5km).
How much does Simon Home Run cost to enter?
Entry through runningcalendar.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Distance
- 3.1 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
- Start Point
- Phoenix Park
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 runningcalendar.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Simon Home Run.
Simon Home 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.
Simon Home Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Phoenix Park. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Simon Home Run 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.
Simon Home Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Phoenix Park
Start line.
Where Simon Home Run starts and finishes
Simon Home Run starts at Phoenix Park. 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 Simon Home Run Route Breakdown
A 3.1-mile course at Phoenix Park, Dublin, organised by Simon Home Run.
Simon Home Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Simon Home Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:25
Average pace / km
48:06
Simon Home Run 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 |
Simon Home Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Simon Home Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Simon Home Run 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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Simon Home Run, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneySimon Home 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
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Simon Home Run
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.
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 few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Phoenix Park 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.
5K 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.
Simon Home Run 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 Simon Home Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Simon Home Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusSimon Home 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 Simon Home Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.