Sunday 27th September at 9.30am
Rathfarnham 5k 2026
Entries for this year's Rathfarnham 5k on Sunday 27th September at 9.30 are now open at the above link. Please enter today to avoid disappointment. This race is one of the fastest 5ks in Ireland and was sold out in 2025 a month before the race.
Well done to the almost 1,300 who ran in the 2025 Rathfarnham 5k Road Race which took place on Sunday 28th September on a calm and mild sunny morning in Rathfarnham, which gave us excellent running conditions. The winner was Efrem Gidey, Clonliffe Harriers in a new course record of 13.49, second was Michael Power, West Waterford in 14.00 and third was Jamie Beattie, Mullingar Harriers in 14.07. The women's race was won by Cheryl Nolan, St Abbans AC in 15.44, second was Ide NicDomhnaill, West Limerick in 15.50 and third was Sorcha NicDomhnaill in 16.04. With 20 finishers under 15 minutes, 66 under 16 minutes, 145 under 17.00, 228 under 18.00, 329 under 19.00, 439 under 20.00, 825 under 25.00 and 1,133 under 30 minutes, this is one of the fastest 5ks in Ireland.
Highlights video of Rathfarnham 5k 2025 by Aisling Claffey.
Gallery Rathfarnham 5k, 2025
Many thanks to Lindie Naughton for the photos.
The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are our chosen charity for 2025. Please choose the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind if you want to donate to a worthwhile charity.
Many thanks to DNG Rathfarnham and Heritage Credit Union who were our main sponsors for the Rathfarnham 5k 2025. In addition thanks to Gymplus Rathfarnham for their support, who will see you at the start of the 5k.
Many thanks to our Food Sponsor
Brodericks
in Tallaght and to
Rathfarnham Village Tidy Towns
for their help with clearing up at the start and finish areas. We look forward to working with you again for our 2026 5k.
The Course
