Kilkenny City Harriers is delighted to bring you Irelands Medieval Mile on December 5th in association with Yulefest Kilkenny.
A fast course, crossing over St Francis Abbey bridge, up Irish town, then high street to a lively finish at Kilkenny Castle in the heart of Ireland’s Medieval City.
An event open to all levels! From those going to break the 4 min mile barrier to those out for a stroll with the family!
This race has two events:
- Chipped timing and a specially commissioned technical race T-shirt
- Free event (no timing or t-shirt)
Registration is required for both options!
Register today and nail your best one-mile time the run-up to Christmas, a perfect night for all the family!
This is an email on behalf of Kilkenny City Harriers ahead of this Fridays “Ireland's Medieval Mile 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Kilkenny this Friday for our annual 1 mile RoadRace. Please read the following information carefully to ensure a safe and smooth running of the race.
Number & T Shirt Collection for the paid mile: Numbers can be collected on Thursday night from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the KCH club house at the Watershed or on the night from 6 to 7.15 at the James Stephens Army Barracks New Road Roundabout entrance down from the start line.
Check in for the untimed mile: Can be collected at the same times and locations as specified above for the timed mile.
The Route - This race starts at the James Stephens Army Barracks at 7.30pm in Kilkenny City and finishes on The Parade at Kilkenny Castle.
Results - Results will be available in live time on http://www.popupraces.ie
Prizes will be presented on the night down at the finish line on The Parade at 7:45 sharp. Winners and sponsors should be there at this time
Please remember to obey An Garda Síochána and our marshals at all times.
Parking is available throughout the city but please note car-park closing times where applicable. Remember that our marshals and our race committee are volunteers who give up their time to ensure the race's success.
Thank you very much for supporting our event, and we hope you have an enjoyable evening in Kilkenny.
