Kinsale 10mile Road Race 2025

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Kinsale for an enjoyable day of running. Please see race information below. Any updates will also be posted on our website www.Kinsale10mile.com and facebook page.

Kinsale 10 mile EASTER MONDAY 2025 at 12pm

General Race information and FAQs

1. Where are race headquarters?
   Kinsale Community School. The race will be signposted on all major routes coming into Kinsale please follow the signs.

2. Where and when is race number and t-shirt collection?

(At Kinsale Community School (eircode P17 R993)-main entrance hall

Saturday 19^th April 12.00 to 13.00

Easter Sunday 17.00 to 18.00

Easter Monday 09.00 to 11.15

****IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COLLECTED YOUR RACE NUMBER IN FEBRUARY – THIS IS YOUR RACE NUMBER AND YOU DO NOT NEED A NEW NUMBER ****

3. Where is start of race?

The start line is on the road outside the main gate of Kinsale Community School at 12pm sharp

4. Where is finish of race?

At the finish, the race will enter the athletics track and turn right, running anti-clockwise around 3 QUARTERS of the track. The finish line will be on the straight at the school side of the track.

5. What must I do with the chip?
   The chip will be attached to your race number. Do not bend or try to fold your number as this could damage the chip and you will not receive a time. Numbers must be worn on the front of your vest/shirt. NOT on the shorts. This is so that the chip can be read accurately.

6. Are there toilets at the start line?
   Toilets are available in Kinsale Community School main building and will be signposted.

7. Are there changing facilities available?
   Yes, this will be available at Kinsale Community School.

8. Will there be a baggage area?
   There will be an un-supervised baggage area in Kinsale Community School. Please do not bring valuables. This will be signposted.

9. Will there be water stations on the course? 

Yes - There will be water stations around mile 2.5 and 7.5 and also at finish.

10. Will there be first aid facilities there?
    Yes, Kinsale Red Cross will be on duty

11. Are there parking facilities available?

The race start/finish and main Race HQ is all at Kinsale Community School. There is very limited parking at the school and there is No parking on the road outside the school and on road leading down to the marsh as this is part of the race route.

There is parking a short walk from the school grounds which will be signposted and there will be stewards to direct you to this parking as you come into Kinsale. It will be a 10 minute walk from there to the school grounds – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD TO ALLOW FOR THIS. Please follow Kinsale 10 mile race/parking signs as you approach Kinsale. This parking may not be able to accommodate the entire attendance at the Kinsale 10 mile road race and we advise that further public parking within the town is also available for those who feel this may suit them better.

This public parking within Kinsale town is about a 15 minute walk to the school and

There are four (4) main large public car parks in Kinsale

• Main Town Car Park, Pier Road, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7051609,-8.5221269
• Church Square Car Park , Church Square, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7062634,-8.5258832
• Town Car Park , Pier Road, Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7042369,-8.5208339
• New Road Car Park , Kinsale Sat Nav: 51.7096994,-8.5197419

11. Where can I warm up?

The track is available as a warm up area. The car park in front of the track and   the roads adjacent to the school can also be used.

12. Will there be post-race refreshments?

Yes at Kinsale Community School.

13. Can I transfer/cancel my number?
    Transfers/cancellations are not permitted.
15. Are IPods/ MP3’s permitted?

I Pods, MP3’s etc. are not permitted for safety on the route.

Important Notice

This Race will take place on OPEN ROADS and participants are advised to remain aware of this throughout the race and to follow the instructions of our course marshals and the Gardaí who will assist us on the day. Unfortunately we can't facilitate runners with buggy’s/strollers and we ask that all participants follow the advice of our course marshals throughout and not to wear headphones/earphones.

Thank you for taking part in Kinsale 10 mile, we look forward to seeing you all and wishing you all a great day.

Kind Regards,

Kinsale 10 mile Committee (Riverstick Kinsale Athletic Club) Email: kinsale10mile@gmail.com

We are again very Thankful to all the sponsors of Kinsale 10 mile 2025

• Lilly
• John O Keefe & co Solicitors
• Kinsale College Campus

• Market Place Surgery 
• Munster Drain System
• Cullen View Interiors
• Kinsale Equestrian Centre
• Rhino Print, Design & Sign
• Glasslyn Vets
• Actons Hotel
• Trident Hotel
• Maurice O Donoghue Carpentry and Building
• Spar Pearse Street
• Lidl
• Smyths Super Value
• Kinsale Good Food Circle
• Kinsale Coffee