Following on from its huge success for the inaugural run in 2024, The Naas AC 5Mile is a welcome addition to the Kildare running calendar and will be held for the 2nd time ever on Friday evening the 23rd of May 2025.
We welcome all runners for this community run- taking in the scenic roads of Tipper Road with the start and finish at the iconic Naas Racecourse.
Post race refreshments and prizegiving will be in Naas Racecourse Grandstand.
Prizes for top male and female runners along with a prize for top club.
1 M/F €150
2 M/F €75
3 M/F €45
O50 M/F – Colgans sports vouchers worth over €200 for asics runners
O60 M/F – Vouchers for Naas Racecourse
Team of 4 (min 2 female) €200
Get your entry now – T-shirt for the first 300 entries. Entries limited to 500
Further information on behalf of the race organisers can be found below.
This is an email on behalf of Naas AC ahead of this Fridays “Naas AC 5mile race”
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Naas racecourse this Friday, join us for an evening of racing! Please read the following information carefully to ensure a safe and smooth running of the race.
When travelling to Naas racecourse please enter via the Dublin road to avoid traffic congestion on the Tipper road. Marshals will be on hand to direct cars for parking.
The race starts at 7:30pm sharp. Note that the start line is just outside the racecourse on the Tipper road. Parking is exclusively inside the Naas racecourse grounds and marshals will be present to make sure nobody parks on local roads or in neighbouring housing estates. There will be ample parking in the racecourse.
Number & Tee pick up is available at the Naas sports centre on Thursday from 19.00 to 21:00. Eircode W91 TE29. Collection will also be available from 17:45 to 19:15 on Friday at the racecourse Tote hall.
NOTE: The first 300 registered are eligible for the race tshirt
The race route is along the Tipper triangle and consists of two laps. Please follow marshals instructions, be aware of possible faster runners finishing their second lap as some may be starting their second lap.
Prizegiving for all prizewinners, categories and teams will commence at 9pm from inside the Naas racecourse Tote hall. Please join us for some refreshments , sandwiches and treats alongside this prize giving . If you are not around to collect, your prize will be posted out in due course.
There will be water available at the finish line and at one point of the two lap race route, approx 3&7km.
Toilets are also located at the Tote hall and we would ask if runners could use these pre race as the start line is right beside a housing estate and residents have expressed concerns regarding this.
Results will be available live on www.popupraces.ie
Looking forward to seeing you at the race and thank you for your support.
