The most beautiful 10-mile race on the Wild Atlantic Way is back again this year! Run or walk the 10 Miles from Strandhill to Rosses Point, taking in stunning views of Sligo Bay, Benbulben and Knocknarea, a highlight of the northwest running calendar!
Date: 28th of September 2025
Start time: 9.30 am for walkers, 10.30am for runners
This is a Road Race Event; therefore, all participants must understand that rules of the road apply to this event, and all participants are responsible for their own safety and road usage. Clear signage and course marshals will be implemented to ensure participants are directed to the finish line. Please follow the marshal’s instructions at all times!
Registration/Number Collection
Registration and number collection will be held in Sligo Rugby Club on: Saturday, 27th September, 4 pm until 7 pm. Sunday 28th September from 8.30 am until 10 am. We will not be accepting registrations after 10am. We will also not be issuing race numbers after 10am.
This year, we can accept debit/credit cards for those who wish to register in person. Currently, our allocation of t-shirts has sold out.
Bag drop:
Available at Sligo Rugby Club on Sunday from 8.30 a.m. until 10 am – bags will not be accepted after this time – Small items only, which must be placed in bags provided with your race number clearly labelled on the bag. You are fully responsible for all your own items. The bags will be brought to the finish line, where they can be collected from the tent.
Transport options
We recommend parking in Rosses Point or Sligo Town and taking the S2 bus. Bus Eireann’s S2 bus service leaves Rosses Point (Yeats Country Hotel) at 7.15 a.m., 8.15 a.m., and 9.15 a.m. and stops at the railway station at 07:31, 08:31, and 09:33, respectively. Buses returning from Rosses Point to Strandhill are at 11:45 am, 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 13:15 pm and 13:45 pm. The bus fare is €2.00 each way. For full schedule see https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/s2
The Streets of Sligo 5km 2025 marked a triumphant return of the event, last held in 2019. It was a resounding success, drawing a fantastic crowd of 427 participants to the streets of Sligo. The event showcased both competitive excellence and a vibrant community spirit, with runners of all ages and abilities taking part. The course highlighted the beauty of Sligo City, starting from Hyde Bridge beside the Yeats statue, racing around Markievicz Road, Bridge Street, Castle Street, Sligo’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street, Stephens Street, Cranmore, and Gaol Road before finishing at Queen Maeve’s Square.
Race Highlights
Men’s Race: The men’s race was a thrilling contest, with Conán Mc Caughey of North Belfast Harriers taking a commanding victory in an impressive gun and nett time of 00:14:50. He was closely followed by Lucas Lyons of North Leitrim A.C., who secured second place with a gun and nett time of 00:15:04. Matthew Mc Meekin of Sligo A.C. rounded out the top three male finishers, crossing the line in 00:15:33.
Women’s Race: The women’s race also provided exciting competition. Alexandra Joyce of Tuam A.C. was the first female finisher, demonstrating exceptional form with a gun and nett time of 00:16:31, placing her remarkably high in the overall rankings. Niamh Mc Walter of Tuam A.C. was another strong female performer, finishing with a time of 00:18:36.
Category Winners:
JM (Junior Male): Cormac Dillon (North Sligo A.C.) – 00:17:06
JF (Junior Female): Shauna Mc Gowan – 00:23:42
M40: Connor Mc Cullagh – 00:16:33
F40: Helen Beirne (Boyle A.C.) – 00:20:08
M50: Seamus Somers (Sligo A.C.) – 00:15:42
The Joe Davey Perpetual Cup was proudly presented to Seamus Somers by Aisling Davey, wife of Joe Davey, in memory of the popular Sligo AC club member and event organiser, Joe Davey.
F50: Jo Hughes (Mayo A.C.) – 00:18:53
M60: Derek Hunter (Sligo A.C.) – 00:18:41
F60: Liz King – 00:28:26
Sligo AC Athletes
A special mention goes to the our own athletes from Sligo AC who participated in the event:
Matthew Mc Meekin (Rank 3) – 00:15:33
Seamus Somers (Rank 4) – 00:15:42
Ethan Melvin (Rank 15) – 00:16:48
Mark Flanagan (Rank 23) – 00:17:33
Kevin Mc Glone (Rank 40) – 00:18:21
Philip Mc Donald (Rank 42) – 00:18:33
Derek Hunter (Rank 46) – 00:18:41
Gerry Gilmartin (Rank 54) – 00:18:56
Barry Gallagher (Rank 64) – 00:19:25
Mari Johnston (Rank 72) – 00:19:41
Kevin Doyle (Rank 112) – 00:21:12
Helen Kelly (Rank 176) – 00:23:30
Brian Kilgallon (Rank 150) – 00:22:33
Martin Feeney (Rank 158) – 00:22:58
Tony Freeley (Rank 374) – 00:30:10
Josephine Higgins (Rank 339) – 00:28:58
Stephen Gilgan (Rank 343) – 00:29:05
Participation and Demographics
The event saw a diverse field of runners. A total of 427 finishers were recorded, indicating strong participation. The age categories ranged from Junior Male (JM) and Junior Female (JF) to various senior and master categories (SM, SF, M40, F40, M50, F50, M60, F60, M70), highlighting the inclusive nature of the race.
Notable club representation included North Belfast Harriers, North Leitrim A.C., Sligo A.C., Tuam A.C., Tir Chonaill A.C., West Sligo A.C., Corran A.C., Mayo A.C., South Sligo A.C., Killybegs A.C., Dublin City Harriers A.C., Boyle A.C., Carrick-on-Shannon A.C., Enniskillen RC, Sligo Tri Club, Drumshanbo A.C., Mount Hillary A.C., Sports Specific Performance, and Finn Valley A.C., showcasing strong regional athletic engagement.
Race Statistics
Total Finishers: 427
Number of Sub-20 Minute Finishers: 79
Average Finishing Time (Nett): 00:26:11
Male Finishers: 271
Female Finishers: 156
Smallest Winning Gap (Nett Time): 0:00:00 (for multiple ties in nett time)
Largest Age Category (by participants): SM (Senior Male) with 126 finishers
Most Represented Club: Sligo A.C. with 13 listed finishers
Timing and Results
CORE TIMING provided excellent and efficient timing services, ensuring accurate gun and nett times for all participants. The provisional results were promptly made available and will be updated once confirmed, ensuring transparency and reliability. Full results are available on Core Timing.
Sponsors
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors for their generous support, which was crucial to the success of the Streets of Sligo 5km 2025:
RunPod
Irish Marquee Hire
Sligo BID
Sligo County Council
Dept of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Overall Success
The Streets of Sligo 5km 2025 reinforced its status as a premier event in the local running calendar. The smooth organisation, coupled with the enthusiastic participation of runners and the strong support from various clubs, contributed to a highly successful and enjoyable day for everyone involved.
We are also delighted to announce the RunPod spot prize winners who crossed the finish line at key milestones:
100th Finisher: Kieran Dowd (Bib 118)
200th Finisher: Darren Gilroy (Bib 243)
300th Finisher: Tomas Little (Bib 1332)
400th Finisher: Dolores Debie (Bib 598)
Congratulations to all our spot prize winners! All prizes were presented by Sligo Cathaoirleach Declan Bree and Sligo AC Chairperson Shane Hayes.
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, our incredible sponsors, the Gardai Siochana for all their invaluable support, and the local community for their unwavering dedication, which was instrumental in making this event a memorable one. A special thank you to our dedicated marshals and volunteers from Sligo AC, Sligo Triathlon Club, Ballisodare Cycling Club, Sligo Volunteer Centre and Medb’s Dragon Warriors for their tireless efforts in ensuring the safety and smooth running of the event. We look forward to building on this success for future editions of the Streets of Sligo 5km.
Thank you for the Sligo AC Streets of Sligo 2025. We welcome you to Sligo city for the event and hope you enjoy your stay. We have some details to share with you to make your race as enjoyable and as safe as possible. Please read carefully.
If you need to drive, please do not park along the course as you are unlikely to be able to access or move the vehicle until 9pm or later, especially on JFK Parade. Please park in the various car parks available – see https://www.sligococo.ie/parking/ParkingMap/ for a full list of official car parks.
Race number collection
Race numbers can be collected from our marquee in Queen Maeve Square from 4.30pm until 7pm on Saturday 21st of June. Race numbers will not be posted out and must be collected in-person. Race numbers must be collected by 7pm. No race numbers will be given out after 7pm!
For the location of Queen Maeve Square, see https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fi1a91ZShmjGyyh99
Facilities
Toilets
We will have a number of portaloos available in Queen Maeve Square.
Bag Drop
We have limited bag drop facilities in our marquee in Queen Maeve Square. All bags must be dropped by 7pm. While this facility is being provided, bags are left at your own risk and you should avoid leaving valuables at the bag drop. Sligo AC takes no responsibility for any loss or damage to your property.
Race Course
Please assemble in Queen Maeve Square for 7:10pm. We have bring everyone out to the race start at least 10 minutes before the start time as roads are not officially closed until 7.30pm
We have endeavoured to make roads as safe as possible for you but you do not have the right of way and you must obey all stewards and Gardai at all times. Roads are closed to traffic at some points but please be aware at all times.
As this race is being run on city streets, please be vigilant for street furniture like boulders, signs, bike racks, kerbs, ramps, etc.
NO EARPHONES ARE TO BE WORN AS THEY HINDER YOUR HEARING and you must be aware of the unexpected.
Where stewards direct a change of side of road please obey as this is for your safety.
Be aware at all times of traffic and we wish you a safe and speedy run. If you have any issues and require assistance please speak to your nearest steward.
This is a running race and there is no additional section for walkers. You may walk the race if you wish but all stewards and emergency coverage will be stood down at 8.30pm and any roads that were closed for the race will return to normal vehicular traffic.
Race Route A full route map can be found on Strava or Garmin. A sample map is provided below
Finish Line
The Finish Line will be on Stephen Street close to Bank of Ireland. We are asking you not to stop on the finish line on Stephen Street and must make your way into Queen Maeve Square where you will be able to get water and fruit.
Prize Giving
We will have a prize giving ceremony in Queen Maeve Square after the race at 8.30pm.
Prizes will not be given out before the ceremony.
Prize Categories are:
1st Male
1st Female
2nd Male
2nd Female
3rd Male
3rd Female
1st Over 40’s Male
1st Over 40’s Female
2nd Over 40’s Male
2nd Over 40’s Female
3rd Over 40’s Male
3rd Over 40’s Female
1st Over 50’s Male
1st Over 50’s Female
2nd Over 50’s Male
2nd Over 50’s Female
3rd Over 50’s Male
3rd Over 50’s Female
1st Over 60’s Male
1st Over 60’s Female
2nd Over 60’s Male
2nd Over 60’s Female
3rd Over 60’s Male
3rd Over 60’s Female
1st Male Junior
1st Female Junior
Results
A link to live results will be posted to our social media channels at the race start. Links to full results will be posted to our social media channels as soon as possible after the race.
Spectators
Spectators who are attending to support participants must obey all stewards and Gardai at all time, be vigilant and particular care should be taken with young children
Litter
The town residents, shop owners and local authorities have accommodated this race and competitors should respect the town by ensuring that litter is not left after the race. Volunteers from Maeve Dragon Warriors will be at the finish line collecting recyclable water bottles. For other items please use facilities available or failing that please take rubbish home.
Thank you to the entrant, all our volunteers and our sponsors: Sligo BID, Sligo County Council, RunPod and Irish Marquee Hire
Join us on the summer solstice, June 21st, 2025 at 7.30pm to race around the city streets of Sligo.
Starting at Markievicz Rd, you will be running up Connaughton Rd, down across Bridge St, Castle St, Grattan St, left onto O Connell St, across Hyde Bridge and up Stephen Street before turning for Bridge St again. The route will then take runners left across JFK parade, up Doorly Pk and across Cranmore Rd, down Gaol Rd, and back towards JFK Parade before taking in Castle St, Grattan St, O’Connell St/Hyde Bridge for a second time and finishing on Stephen St just outside Queen Maeve’s Square.
Participants must be 15 years or older on the day of the event (Sat 21st June 2025) in order to register. Please note all registration is online ONLY and there will be no in-person registration. To register go to Eventmaster
Make sure to collect your race number from the marquee in Queen Maeve Square on June 21st. Collection begins at 4:30 PM and closes promptly at 7:00 PM. Please note that no race numbers will be distributed after 7:00 PM.
We are delighted to be supported by Sligo BID, Sligo County Council, Sligo/Leitrim Garda Siochana and our generous sponsors RunPod and many other local businesses.
This is a Road Race Event; therefore, all participants must understand that rules of the road apply to this event, and all participants are responsible for their own safety and road usage. Clear signage and course marshals will be implemented to ensure participants are directed to the finish line. Please follow the marshal’s instructions at all times!
Registration/Number Collection
Registration and number collection will be held in Sligo Rugby Club on: Saturday, 21st September, 4 pm until 7 pm. Sunday 22nd September from 8.30 am until 10 am. We will not be accepting registrations after 10am. We will also not be issuing race numbers after 10am.
This year, we can accept debit/credit cards for those who wish to register in person. Currently, our allocation of t-shirts has sold out.
Water stations:
Mile 3 – Either Gibraltar Point or Duncan’s Island – To be confirmed
Mile 6.5
Finish Line – Mile 10
Bag drop:
Available at Sligo Rugby Club on Sunday from 8.30 a.m. until 10 am – bags will not be accepted after this time – Small items only, which must be placed in bags provided with your race number clearly labelled on the bag. You are fully responsible for all your own items. The bags will be brought to the finish line, where they can be collected from the tent.
Transport options
We recommend parking in Rosses Point or Sligo Town and taking the S2 bus. Bus Eireann’s S2 bus service leaves Rosses Point (Yeats Country Hotel) at 7.15 a.m., 8.15 a.m., and 9.15 a.m. and stops at the railway station at 07:31, 08:31, and 09:33, respectively. Buses returning from Rosses Point to Strandhill are at 11:45 am, 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 13:15 pm and 13:45 pm. The bus fare is €2.00 each way. For full schedule see https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/s2
Sligo Coast to Coast
Date: 22nd of September 2023
Start time: 9.30 am for walkers, 10.30am for runners
Running from Strandhill to Sligo town, you will have stunning views across Sligo Bay of Oyster Island, Coney Island, and Benbulben on your way to a PB!
The Sligo AC 5 mile challenge is the fastest 5 mile road race on Wild Atlantic Way all in aid of Autism Friendly Sligo.
Autism Friendly Sligo has helped to make Sligo an autism-friendly town, including recently working with the Radisson on opening a sensory trial.
The race will take place on the 21st of July at 10.30 am. It will start from Sligo Rugby Club and head downhill to finish at Ballast Quay.
Race number collection will be available from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the 21st of July from Sligo Rugby Club. We recommend that you park in one of the numerous free Sunday car parks in Sligo and take the S2 bus to Strandhill. Fare from ATU Sligo is €1.90 and Sunday timetable is below.
To help with training for our Queen Meave Ladies 5k, we have put together the following 6-week training plans with the help of Sligo Sport and Recreation. All the training plans are based on 30-minute sessions three times per week. Each weekly plan can be downloaded and is accessible to all!
Beginner Plan
This plan is for those new to running and who don’t have a specific time in mind for their 5k race.
Forty of our juvenile club members (u12-u14) had some fantastic results at the Connaught Indoor Championships today. A great experience for all kids competing at the super indoor arena at TUS, Athlone.
All athletes gave it their very best today – with some competing for the first time at Connaught level, many getting pbs and many gold, silver and bronze medals. There are too many great performances to single anyone out …. but we have to give a special mention to the u12 relay quartet, who not only won gold today but did so in style, achieving a championship record.
So take a bow – Sally Rene McEnroe, Aoife Cullinan, Leah McManus and Grace Foley. Thanks to all parents who travelled and helped out today, to Anne McHugh, Ronan O Hart and all the officials and the Connaught Athletics Board.
Some fantastic relay runs got the day off to a great start. Sprints and middle distance followed with great performances by all age groups. All the while, jumps and throws took place – with opportunities for all to get involved. Thanks to the County Sligo Athletics Board, Tireragh AC and all volunteers who helped officiate today.
