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Running · Half Marathons
The Village Run 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Location
- Ballylinan GAA, Laois, Ireland
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
The Village Run: 27 September 2026, 13.1 miles, from Ballylinan GAA. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Village Run Race Timeline
17 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with half-marathon race-pace.
The Village Run 2026: quick answers
When is The Village Run 2026?
The Village Run 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Where does The Village Run start?
The Village Run starts at Ballylinan GAA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is The Village Run?
The Village Run is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does The Village Run cost to enter?
Entry €15 - €45 through popupraces.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Ballylinan GAA, Laois, Ireland
- Start Point
- Ballylinan GAA
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 €15 - €45 through popupraces.ie — check the official page for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through The Village Run.
The Village 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.
The Village Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ballylinan GAA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is The Village 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.
The Village Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ballylinan GAA
Start line.
Where The Village Run starts and finishes
The Village Run starts at Ballylinan GAA. 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 The Village Run Route Breakdown
A 13.1-mile course at Ballylinan GAA, Laois, organised by The Village Run.
The Village Run Pace Calculator & Splits
The Village Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
The Village Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
The Village Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Village Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Village Run finish
1:54:55
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 The Village Run, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyThe Village 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 Ballylinan GAA
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Village Run
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 Ballylinan GAA 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 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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
The Village 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 The Village Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Village Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusThe Village 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 The Village Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.