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 Next year’s Inis Iron Meáin will take place on

Saturday the 3rd of May 2025

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Inis Iron Meáin is the original Island road race which continues to impress runners year after year! This event has been so successful for the past 21 years that it has inspired many other communities to stage similar events. ‘Lá an 10K’ is a major social event for Inis Meáin, that sees the return of many familiar faces every year.

  1. Coláiste Naomh Eoin, the Island’s secondary school, is one of Ireland’s most successful small schools and this event is key to ensuring that the school continues to thrive thus ensuring the viability of this Atlantic gem. The course is exceptionally scenic with a choice between a 5km or 10km road race or a more difficult 12km route which includes a spectacular beach run along Ceann Gainnimh. Our 5K category was added to cater for both novice and senior interests.

All online entrants receive a goody pack which includes:

  • Race Number and Timing Chip
  • Sports garment sponsored by Portwest
  • Inis Iron Meáin T-Shirt
  • Energy drink & energy bar
  • Map of island course
  • Free access to the barbecue buffet on presentation of race number

Next year’s Inis Iron Meáin will take place on Saturday the 3rd of May 2025. 

THERE ARE 3 RACE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:

  • 5K ROAD RACE
  • CÚRSA CRUA – 10K ROAD RACE
  • CÚRSA FÍOR CHRUA – 12K ROAD & BEACH RACE

IF YOU WISH TO AMEND YOUR RACE CATEGORY IT CAN ONLY BE DONE ON THE DAY AT THE REGISTRATION DESK AFTER YOU COLLECT YOUR GOODIE BAG AND RACE NUMBER

€50 STANDARD RATE 

€30 SPECIAL TEEN RATE SCHOOL (AGE 13-17)

€10 CHILDREN 0 -12 YEARS

€40 SPECIAL RATE FOR ISLANDERS. (Goodie Bag guaranteed for online entrees only). 

PLEASE NOTE:

An ‘islander’ is deemed as: anyone living or from Inis Meáin, anyone whose parent(s) are from Inis Meáin and anyone married to a person from Inis Meáin. In the interest of fair play to everybody, person(s) who do not meet this criteria will not be eligible for the special island rate.

Please be advised that due to a limited supply, goody bags are only guaranteed to those who register in good time. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Anyone who does not have access to the online entry system can contact the school at 099 73991 and we will complete the registration on your behalf.

ALL ENTREES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE.

However, you may defer your entry until the following year if for some reason you cannot attend the current year’s event.