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A 5K charity run staged by the school in memory of Johnny McKenna, a past pupil who lost his life to cancer. The event has been expanded to bring in the local community and to raise funds for Drogheda Hospice. It starts and finishes at the school, which also opens its doors for registration and refreshments on the day.
Start and finish at the school
Registration and refreshments hosted inside the school
Community-focused charity run in Louth
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The school in Louth, which also hosts registration and refreshments
The school in Louth
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What you get
Event T-shirt
Refreshments at the school
All proceeds donated to Drogheda Hospice
On the day
Food vendors
Other questions
The run is held in memory of Johnny McKenna, a past pupil who lost his life to cancer. All money raised is donated to aid in the building of Drogheda Hospice.
The race is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026. Check with the organiser closer to the date for confirmation of the start time.
Yes. The school opens for refreshments, and the run also finishes there, so runners and supporters can gather on site afterwards.
This is a community 5K organised to include the local area, so it is a friendly introduction to running for anyone who wants to support the hospice cause.
The page does not set out a policy on walking. Contact the organiser before entering if you plan to walk the route.
Louth, Ireland
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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