Clonliffe 2 Mile Road Race

Dublin, Ireland

Saturday, May 1, 2027

Distance

3.2km

Start Time

19:45

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

Held in North Dublin, the Clonliffe 2 Mile Road Race is a historic road race first run in 1891 and considered the oldest continuous road race in Ireland. It covers two miles of road and blends an invitational and club tradition with an open race and a concurrent fun run, so both competitive runners and casual participants share the day. Chip timing, individual prizes for senior and junior men and women and age-group masters, and a commemorative tee shirt for every entrant give the event its character. The 136th edition is scheduled for May 2027, and the Kavanagh family has long supported the race as sponsors.

Oldest continuous road race in Ireland, first run in 1891
Invitational and club tradition combined with an open road race
Concurrent fun run
Chip timing
Commemorative tee shirt for all entrants

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Morton Stadium, Santry in some years; historically point-to-point routes to John Kavanagh's The Gravediggers, Glasnevin

Finish

Morton Stadium, Santry in some years; John Kavanagh's The Gravediggers, Glasnevin on point-to-point routes

Route

A course map is maintained by the organisers for the two mile road race and fun run. The event has historically used several North Dublin routes, including point-to-point routes finishing at John Kavanagh's The Gravediggers in Glasnevin and periods when the race started and finished at Morton Stadium, Santry.

Getting There

Buses 9, 4, 40, 140, E2 and 155 serve St Vincent's CBS School, Hart's Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. It is a 10-minute walk from the school to the start at Met Éireann. Pre-race check-in is at Clonliffe Harriers Clubhouse, Morton Stadium, Santry, on the Tuesday before the race (7.00pm–9.00pm); race-evening check-in is 18:00–19:00 at St Vincent's CBS School.

Race Day

Pre-race check-in at the Clonliffe Harriers clubhouse in Morton Stadium, with evening check-in at St Vincent's CBS School, Glasnevin.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher t-shirt

Commemorative tee shirt issued to all entrants

Individual prizes for senior and junior men and women and age-group masters

Chip timingYes, the race uses chip timing, and results are published after the event on the organisers' website.

ResultsResults are published after the event. Visit the official website at clonliffeharriersac.com for the most recent results and information.

On the day

Public transportBuses 9, 4, 40, 140, E2 and 155 serve St Vincent's CBS School, Hart's Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. It is a 10-minute walk from the school to the start at Met Éireann. Pre-race check-in is at Clonliffe Harriers Clubhouse, Morton Stadium, Santry, on the Tuesday before the race (7.00pm–9.00pm); race-evening check-in is 18:00–19:00 at St Vincent's CBS School.

Before you enter

Collecting your numberCheck-in is at the Clonliffe Harriers Clubhouse in Morton Stadium, Santry (D09 XV30) on Tuesday 5th May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. On race day, Wednesday 6th May, check-in is at St Vincent's CBS School Gym (rear of school), Harts Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin (D11 HX78) from 6pm to 7pm. Runners should arrive early to allow time for collection.

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Dublin, Ireland

Saturday, May 1, 2027

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