BK5k
Dundrum Village, Tipperary
6 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 BK5k begins and ends in the heart of Dundrum Village, Tipperary, with the race headquarters traditionally based at the local Scout Hall. This high-speed 5k route guides participants through the picturesque village streets, passing notable landmarks like the historic St. Mary’s Church and the local Centra. The course extends into the surrounding countryside, sweeping past the entrance to the tranquil Marl Bog Forest—locally known as the Duck Pond—before returning via the Green Road. Renowned as one of the flattest and fastest courses in Ireland, the terrain consists of smooth, level tarmac with long straight sections designed for peak performance. The event is celebrated for its electric atmosphere and is widely regarded as a premier destination for runners seeking a personal best.
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.