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.
Transport to/from Race
We encourage the use of public transport to/from the race. Local Link (https://locallinkdsl.ie/timetables/) and Bus Eireann (https://www.buseireann.ie/) have a number of bus services that will get you within walking distance of the race.
Car Parking
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 Start
The race will start on Hyde Bridge (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7obxgsmrsjEDsaZU7)
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
