The AXA Raheny 5 returns for its 41st edition having firmly established itself as one of the most prestigious road races in the country.
“It is with great excitement we look forward to the 40th AXA Raheny 5 on its traditional date in the last Sunday in January” said AXA Raheny 5 race director Dave Hooper.
“Selling out in record time, was a great achievement, now we are expecting some very fast times to take place in Raheny on race day”.
Regarded as one if not the premier road races in Ireland, The AXA Raheny 5 will look to set new standards with a number of the Irish Olympic team entered.
Such is the high quality of entrant, the longstanding 38-year-old men’s course record is expected to come under threat.
While a brand new women’s champion is expected to be crowned joining a list of European and World medallists such as Catherina McKiernan, Fionnuala McCormack and Mary Cullen.
The race hopes to play host to some of the best of Ireland’s distance runners along with a range of different levels is including young and old. All finishers will receive the famous AXA Raheny 5 plaque.
The main race gets underway at 3pm sharp and now supported by one of the biggest children’s race card on Irish roads.
“To bring a race of such high quality and standard to the roads has taken a lot of hard work. I have to thank our sponsors AXA Insurance. A loyal and dedicated partner, who have helped us build the AXA Raheny 5 into the race it is today.
Mick Comerford, Retail Direct Director at AXA is excited to be involved again this year. “ We have been supporting the Raheny Shamrock’s for over two decades now and the club’s ever-present enthusiasm and commitment to their local community mirrors our own dedication and focus on delivering for the communities we are very much part of – we wish all those taking part good luck.”
The first of five children’s races get underway at 1.30pm building up to the main event at 3pm. Entries are still available for the juvenile races.
For the 23rd year in a row, Raheny Shamrock has partnered with Raheny hospice as their official charity partner. In previous years, fundraising has raised approximately €10,000 per year for the hospice.
