11/02/2026
The Easter Lily 5k Remembering Aoibhe is an annual, fast-course road race held on Easter Sunday in Doughiska, Galway City East, with the 4th edition on April 5th 2026. Supporting ACT for Meningitis, the event features a 5km race (16+ yrs) Road Mile for 12yrs+ and smaller kids’ track races, with entry, prizes, and post-race treats located in Doughiska Park.
NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY .entry4sports.com/easterlily5km or link in instagram bio
Key Details
Date: Easter Sunday (5th April)
5km and Mile off at :10:30 am…kids races after 5km
Location: Doughiska, Galway City East (Race HQ and finish).
Course: Described as a very fast, PB-friendly course with a quick opening km, a mix of flat road and trail, and a downhill finish.
Categories: 5km race (16+ years) 1mile road for 12yrs+ and kids’ grass track races..3 to 6 yrs run 500m,7 to 11 yrs run 1/2 mile.
Previous winners have included Aimade Belayd (15:12) and Cliodhna Ruane (20:38) in 2025. The event is organized by Tribal Running and is known for being a competitive but accessible, high-value, and festive, family-friendly event.
ABOUT ACT FOR MENINGITIS:
In 2008, Siobhán and Noel Carroll from Galway faced the unimaginable loss of their four-year-old daughter Aoibhe, who died suddenly from meningitis. In the midst of their heartbreak, the Carrolls saw an urgent need for greater public awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the devastating speed at which it can take hold. Determined to turn their pain into purpose, they launched ACT for Meningitis in 2011 — named in honour of Aoibhe and standing for Aoibhe Carroll Trust.
Raising Awareness Nationwide
From the outset, ACT for Meningitis set out to make a tangible difference. The organisation quickly gained attention for its grassroots approach to outreach: educational workshops, school visits, and community engagement formed the backbone of its work.
