St James’s Hospital Foundation will celebrate the 18th annual Liberties Fun Run in aid of St James’s Hospital. This unique 4-mile timed road race takes participants through the heart of old Dublin and attracts in excess of 1500 participants every year. Starting & finishing in the beautiful grounds of the Irish Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the route takes in some of the most famous sites throughout the Liberties including St James’s Gate, Francis Street, The Coombe and Fatima.

Portmarnock AC's popular annual Portmarnock Beach 5K Race returns to Co Dublin on 28 August 2026. The start line is at the Shelters on Portmarnock Beach and the course is a flat out and back loop. As well as the main 5km race there is also a 2km run for those under 15 years and a 400m Kids colour run for under 8s. The 5km event is chip timed and open to club runners, casual runners and walkers. Distances/Events 6:00pm - Kids' (U8) 400m colour run - (FREE - Under8 - No Registration Required) 6:30pm - Juvenile 2K (€7.50 - u15) 7pm - Senior 5K (€25 - Age 15+)

The Very Pink Run is a family fun event offering a 10k and 5k distance for people to run, jog, walk or wheel. It attracts a pink tribe of men, women and children, all showing their support – helping to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research and awareness efforts and an eagerness to help positively change the landscape of this disease into the future. Event Description: Our goal at Breast Cancer Ireland is, through research, to transform breast cancer, from often being a fatal disease, to a chronic illness that can be maintained long term through treatment. He