Clonliffe 2 Mile Road Race and Glasnevin Fun Run 2026
Permit is pending approval
135th Clonliffe 2 Mile Road Race and Fun Run.
Race Date and Start Time: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 7.45pm
Race start: Adjacent to Met Eireann on the Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin DO9 Y921
Race finish: Gravediggers Pub, Prospect Square, Glasnevin, Dublin DO9 CF72
Race / Fun Run distance: 2 Miles
Race Check in:
Entry fee: €15 (€10 Juniors)
Iconic Event
This iconic Road Race and Fun Run returns to Glasnevin this year and will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 7.45pm.
The race starts adjacent to Met Eireann on the Old Finglas Road and finishes at Dublin’s most iconic pub the Gravediggers in Prospect Square in Glasnevin.
This 2 Mile Road race and Fun Run is the oldest continuous Road Race in Ireland and one of the oldest in the world.
The race commenced in 1891 as a club race, soon to become an Invitational 2 Mile and eventually an Open Road Race and Fun Run. This is the 135th consecutive running.
Race Sponsor
The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family (Gravediggers Pub) in Glasnevin. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the club’s centenary year 1986. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their continuing sponsorship of this event.
Commemorative tee shirt
A special commemorative tee shirt will be given to all entrants.
Public Transport
The following Bus routes can be used to get to St Vincent’s CBS School, Harts Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Buses: No’s 9, 4, 40, 140, E2 and 155. It is a 10-minute walk to the start at Met Éireann from the school.
Individual Prizes
Senior /Junior both Men and Women 1st 2nd 3rd places
Masters' 1st each category Results will be available on www.clonliffeharriersac.com
Results will be available on www.clonliffeharriersac.com
