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Tom Brennan Memorial 5K 2027

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Tom Brennan Memorial 5K 2027

About the Event

Embrace the spirit of the New Year at the Tom Brennan Memorial 5k in Phoenix Park. Organized by Liffey Valley AC, this race offers runners and joggers a flat, fast course perfect for setting personal bests. The event kicks off on January 1, 2027, at 9:30 am with a warm welcome from the organizers. Participants will start and finish along Furze Road near the Eagle Monument.
Entry fees are €28.50, ensuring you receive a bespoke bobble hat upon registration as well as chip timing for accurate results. Prizes include awards for the top three men and women overall, plus additional bonuses if course records are broken by first place winners. Age group categories from 13 years old to veteran classes offer even more opportunities to shine.
The Phoenix Park setting provides a scenic backdrop with its lush greenery and historic landmarks. This race is part of the Lord Mayor’s 5 Alive Challenge, adding extra appeal for those looking to participate in multiple events throughout the year. Remember, no registrations on the day are allowed; all entries must be submitted beforehand.
Join runners from around Ireland as they celebrate a fresh start with this iconic New Year's Day event.

Races Offered

5km

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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79 days remaining

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€ 28.50

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Dublin.

thermostat Temperature
3.7° / 8.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
-1.8° / 3.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
4h 5m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
18.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (1.4)
humidity_mid Humidity
82.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
09:28
nightlight Sunset
17:38

About Dublin

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Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500. Various definitions of a metropolitan Greater Dublin Area exist.

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