Jerry Kiernan 5k
Listowel, Kerry
23 Aug 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 Jerry Kiernan 5k begins in Gurtinard near the historic St. Michael’s College, offering a high-energy start to this commemorative event. Participants traverse the vibrant central streets of Listowel before crossing the John B Keane Road and navigating a key right turn at the Tim Kennelly roundabout. The route culminates at the iconic St. John’s Theatre in the heart of the historic Listowel Square, which serves as a central cultural hub for the town. Characterized by a fast-paced start and finish, the terrain consists of smooth, well-maintained tarmac roads that are ideal for achieving a personal best. This professional course offers a unique blend of urban charm and local heritage.
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.