Clonliffe Harriers AC are proud to announce details of the 135th annual running of the Clonliffe 2 Mile, generously sponsored by the Kavanagh family of John Kavanagh’s ‘the Gravediggers’ in Glasnevin. Please note that there is a change of date with the race moving forward to a midweek May date, which the organisers believe will make it an ideal race for athletes who are looking towards the track season. Ireland’s oldest road race will take place on Wednesday May 6th.
Race /Fun Run Summary
Race Date and Start Time: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 19:45 (7:45pm)
Race start: Adjacent to Met Éireann on the Old Finglas Road, DO9 Y921.
Race finish: The Gravediggers, Prospect Square, Glasnevin, Dublin, DO9 CF72.
Race / Fun Run distance: 2 Miles
Race Check in: Pre-race check in at Clonliffe Harriers Clubhouse in Morton Stadium, Santry, D09 XV30 on Tuesday 6th May 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Check in on evening of race 18:00 – 19:00 at St Vincent’s CBS School, Hart’s Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 HX78.
Entry fee; €15 (€10 Juniors)
Online entry: (opening soon, link will be posted after the weekend)
Iconic Event
This iconic Road Race and Fun Run will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 19:45 (7:45pm)
The race starts adjacent to Met Éireann (D09 Y921) Glasnevin Hill, on the Old Finglas Road and finishes at John Kavanagh’s the Gravediggers in Prospect Square, Glasnevin DO9 CF72.
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 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
Race check in
Race check in will be available at the Clonliffe Harriers Clubhouse in Morton Stadium, Santry (D09 XV30) on Tuesday 5th May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Race check will also be available on Wednesday evening 6th May 2026 in at St Vincent’s CBS School Gym (rear of school), Harts Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin, (D11 HX78) where race numbers can be collected. Check in opens from 6pm to 7pm. Runners should arrive to give sufficient time for race numbers to be collected.
Commemorative tee shirt
A special commemorative tee shirt will be given to all entrants.
Chip timing
Chip timing will be provided by www.myrunresults.ie
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.
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 3rdplaces
- Masters’ 1st each category
Results will be available on www.clonliffeharriersac.com
Clonliffe 2 Mile and Fun Course Map