Ballyshannon 5k
Ballyshannon, Donegal
8 May 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2025 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The Ballyshannon 5k begins and ends near the Coláiste Cholmcille Sports Hall, which serves as the central race headquarters in Ireland’s oldest town. This popular road race leads participants on a swift route through the historic streets, offering scenic glimpses of the River Erne and the surrounding townscape. Runners pass notable local landmarks while navigating a course specifically designed for peak performance and speed. Renowned as the fastest 5k course in Donegal, the terrain is exceptionally flat and fast, making it a premier destination for those seeking a personal best. The event provides a vibrant and professional atmosphere, concluding with a spirited finish that celebrates the strong local athletic community.
Course profile & record eligibility
World Athletics record-eligibility rules cap net elevation loss at 1m per km of race distance, and require the start and finish to be no more than 50% of the race distance apart — both meant to stop a course gaining an unfair edge from downhill grade or a point-to-point tailwind. This is based on this course's recorded elevation and GPS data, not an official measurement or certification.