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The Piper’s 5K is being held in the picturesque foothills of Killeshin, Co.Laois and is organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Killeshin is a small rural community situated five kilometres west of Carlow town.

This 5K race is a fast loop around our small village. A race not to be missed!

Each finisher will receive ‘The Piper’s 5K’ custom medal.

The first 250 Adult registrations also get a FREE race t-shirt!

 

Number pick up from 5:30pm at Killeshin Communtity Centre

The Piper’s 5K is being held in the picturesque foothills of Killeshin, Co.Laois and is organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Killeshin is a small rural community situated five kilometres west of Carlow town.

This 5K race is a fast loop around our small village. A race not to be missed!

Each finisher will receive ‘The Piper’s 5K’ custom medal.

The first 250 Adult registrations also get a FREE race t-shirt!

 

Number pick up from 5:30pm at Killeshin Communtity Centre

A huge Thank You for choosing The Piper’s 5K. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Killeshin on Friday evening.

Just some information for you to make your race day run as smoothly as possible.

Number pickup takes place on Friday, 08 Aug 2025 from 5:30pm at the Killeshin Community Hall (R93CX34).

Parking facilities are located at:
1. Killeshin Community Hall (R93CX34)
2. The Glenside Bar & Lounge (R93Y239) - Please parkat rear of pub
3. Holy Cross Church (R93WT23)

Toilet facilities are located at number collection point in Killeshin Community Hall.

The 5K race commences at 7.30pm, outside the KilleshinCommunity Hall.

The 5K race finishes 150 metres from the start line on the L7914. Water will be available.

This is a looped course consisting of all right-hand turns.Click here for full race route.

Safety Note: Roads are open for the duration of the race. Traffic management is in place. All runners to run on the lefthand side of road and stay inside the traffic cones where provided.

Please obey An Garda Síochána and our marshals at all times. Remember that our marshals and our race committee are volunteers only.

Results will be available in live time on www.popupraces.ie

If you have any further questions, please contact us directly on our Instagram page, ‘Killeshinpb.

Feel free to take some pictures in front of our sponsorship boards on the day and tag us, ‘Killeshinpb.

Thank you for choosing to attend The Piper’s 5K and by doing so, supporting the Killeshin Pipe Band. We hope you have a great evening of fun and laughter, and we hope to see you again next year!

Best Wishes,

Pádraic Dunne

Chairman