Easter Saturday • Co. Mayo, Ireland

The friendliest
flat* race in the West

The Kilmovee 5 & 10K Road Race — held every Easter Saturday since 2010. Chip-timed, pre-registration only, and open to all abilities. Raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation & Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA.

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Saturday 27 March 2027 • 10K: 12:00 PM • 5K: 12:15 PM (approx.) • Kilmovee, Co. Mayo

*we can neither confirm nor deny that there may or may not be some hilly bits on the 5K route

Our story

More than a race — a community tradition

The Kilmovee 5 & 10K Road Race has been part of the Easter calendar in Co. Mayo since 2010. What started as a local community event — first run in 2010 — has grown into one of the most beloved road races in Connacht — known not just for its flat, fast course, but for the legendary hospitality that greets every finisher.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, completing your first 5K, or walking the course with friends, you'll be welcomed the same way. That spirit is what keeps runners coming back year after year, and what has made Kilmovee the friendliest flat race in the West.

Every entry helps raise vital funds for two causes close to the community's heart:

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA

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2010

Inaugural race

700+

Record entries

32:00

10K course record (men)

37:20

10K course record (women)

Men's record: Gary Thornton GCH (2017) • Women's record: Mary Gleeson Mayo AC (2011)

What to expect

Everything you need to know

Pre-registration only

No registrations accepted on race day. Register in advance via diidum.com to guarantee your place.

Check-in from 10:30 AM

Race HQ is Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA — Clubhouse, Eircode F45 WY80. Follow signs on the day. 10K starts at 12:00 PM sharp, 5K at approximately 12:15 PM.

Fast & flat course

The course takes in the scenic roads and lanes around Kilmovee — flat throughout with just one short uphill. Fully measured and chip-timed.

Water stations provided

Water stations are positioned throughout the course. Please dispose of cups near the stations to help our volunteers.

All abilities welcome

Runners, joggers, and walkers are all welcome on both the 5K and 10K. Come and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

Legendary hospitality

Our volunteers are ready before, during, and after the race. The Kilmovee welcome is as famous as the race itself.

Full race information & FAQs

Special competitions

Racing for more than a medal

Alongside the main race, we run two special competitions — free to enter, open to eligible participants, and deeply meaningful to our community.

Teachers & Students

The Michael McDonnell Memorial Shield

In memory of Michael McDonnell, born in Kilmovee and a beloved teacher who passed away in September 2012 at the age of 33. The Shield recognises the vital role of teachers in community life and is open to all teachers and students from any school, college, or university — at no extra cost, within the main race.

Free to enter • Select at registration

National Schools

The Miyah Kelly NS Challenge

Launched in 2025 in bittersweet memory of Miyah Kelly, a young member of Kilmovee Shamrocks who passed away at just 7 years old. The Miyah Kelly NS Challenge is part of the 5K and is open to National School teachers and students — a beautiful tribute to a young life remembered by the whole community.

Part of the 5K • National Schools only

From the Kilmovee 10K

9 April 2026

That’s a Wrap — 2026 Kilmovee Road Races & Storm Dave

The 2026 Kilmovee 5K and 10K took on Storm Dave and came out the other side — a brilliant Easter Saturday in true Kilmovee spirit.

22 March 2026

Race Day Guide 2026 — Everything You Need to Know

Start times, directions, parking, water stations, toilets, and the famous Kilmovee post-race hospitality — all the details for Easter Saturday 2026.

12 March 2026

Kilmovee 5K & 10K — Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026 @ 1PM

The much-loved Kilmovee races returned for 2026 — a new race song, two great causes, and the legendary Kilmovee welcome.

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Ready to run with us?

The 2026 race is done and dusted — thank you to everyone who took part. Registration for 2027 opens soon.

Registration via diidum.com • Pre-registration only • No day entries

The friendliestflat* race in the West