Galway 5km series

Galway 5km series The County Galway 5km series is a race over 6 Tuesday nights starting April 25th 2017. All proceeds of the 5k series goes to fund athletics in Galway.

The County Galway 5km series is an initative of the Galway Athletic Clubs. Over 6 Tuesday nights, a 5km race is organised by one of the athletic clubs across the county. The format is simple - one race number covers the entire series. No prizes are awarded, but anyone who completes 4 of the 6 races gets a souvenir race t-shirt. After the last race, a social night is organised by the final host clu

b. The series has exploded in popularity over the years, to the point where entry sells out in a matter of minutes. All proceed of the 5k series goes to fund juvenile and adult athletics in Galway. Please car pool to venues - parking is strictly limited at all venues!

Popular local race coming up on Sunday 27th September. The Loughrea Athletic Club Grey Lake 10k road race promises to be...
12/09/2026

Popular local race coming up on Sunday 27th September. The Loughrea Athletic Club Grey Lake 10k road race promises to be a great event. Please support.

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14/07/2026

🏃 Looking for your next challenge?
Join us on Saturday, 22nd Aug for our 8K Road Race!
👟 A new 8k route for a great morning out.
🏅 All abilities welcome. Whether you're looking for a great way to start the day or chasing a PB, this is for you!
✅Entries are now open – don't leave it too late!
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Please like, share, and tag your running mates. We can't wait to see you on the start line!

10/07/2026
😎2 WEEKS TO GO!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Delighted to reveal our race day medal! 🥳 We are super excited, with over 200 entries, it's sur...
28/06/2026

😎2 WEEKS TO GO!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Delighted to reveal our race day medal! 🥳
We are super excited, with over 200 entries, it's sure to be a fantastic day for all. 😀

For those with a target race in autumn, this event is perfect timing. You can benchmark where you are at in your training plan or gain confidence with a well supported run.

All races will feature chip timing, accurately measured routes, and are Athletics Ireland permitted. Prizes will be awarded across all distances, and a medal and post-race refreshments will be provided on the day, so come challenge yourself to set a personal best!

BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY!!!!

Permit No. 26/183

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🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👟🔵🔴🌟

25/06/2026

Just one week till our Race on Friday July 3rd.

Number pickup @ Caltra Community Centre from 5.30 .

Register on the evening up to 6.30 .

10k Start time 7pm
5k Start time 7.15pm

Refreshments Served back at Community Centre after races.

Prizes will posted to all winners.

Times and full results will be posted on Redtag timing and on our page after the races .

Please support
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A mash-up of photos twenty yearsapart…the first Galway 5KM Seriesleg versus the 20th anniversary jog,twenty years and on...
11/06/2026

A mash-up of photos twenty years
apart…the first Galway 5KM Series
leg versus the 20th anniversary jog,
twenty years and one month apart – 9
May 2006 and 9 June 2026!
Martin Keane took most of the images
in 2006 while John O’Connor took
most of the 2026 images – James
Lundon took the rest on both
occasions.
Here’s to the next twenty years!

Kudos to all below who have been there since the first race on 09/05/06 & still going strong 👏👏

Martin Keane 95 legs
Gary Doherty 105 legs
Adrian Fitzmaurice 110 legs
Tony O'Callaghan 111 legs
Tony Nevin 98 legs
Peadar Nugent 99 legs
James Lundon 108 legs

All out of a possible 111 legs!

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