Ferbane Hugo Smith Memorial 5k
Ferbane, Offaly
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 Ferbane Hugo Smith Memorial 5k begins just south of the town on the N62 and concludes with a vibrant finish in the Ferbane Business and Technology Park. The course takes runners on a scenic loop through the quiet country roads on the eastern side of Ferbane, showcasing the natural beauty of the Offaly landscape. Participants navigate a series of rolling hills in the early stages of the race before the terrain levels out for a notably flat and fast final kilometer. This professional route is designed for peak performance, offering long straight sections that are ideal for those 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.