The Ó Dubhda Challenge - Enniscrone 10K, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Run

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The Ó Dubhda Challenge - Enniscrone 10K, Half Marathon & 20-Mile Run The Ó Dubhda Challenge: 10K, Half & 20-Mile in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. Run the Wild Atlantic Way & support Enniscrone Athletics Track

The Ó Dubhda Challenge is a community-led running event in the seaside town of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, along Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way. Taking place on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, the event offers three exciting distances: 10km, Half Marathon (AAI-measured loop), and a 20-Mile Run. Runners will enjoy breathtaking Atlantic views, golden beaches, and the historic backdrop of O’Dowd’s Castle,

where the race starts and finishes. With chip-timed results, a unique medal for all finishers, and the warm hospitality of Enniscrone, this is more than just a race—it’s an experience. All proceeds support the development of the Enniscrone Athletics Track, making every step count for the community. The Ó Dubhda Challenge is proudly organised by West Sligo Athletics Club

📢Here is our running routes for our 20miler, Half Marathon and 10km. 🏁Starting and finishing at the Old Church main str...
02/10/2024

📢Here is our running routes for our 20miler, Half Marathon and 10km.
🏁Starting and finishing at the Old Church main street Enniscrone . 9am start for 20miler and half marathon and 9.30am for the 10km run.
🏃‍♀️We run through the most scenic parts of Enniscrone's coast line and the surrounding countryside.
💛You are going to really enjoy these routes.
🎵 We will have music along side tea and snacks in the Old Church at the finish line.
📍All route specifics will be in our Race Brief which will be sent out to you all closer the time with re: water stations and toilet facilities.
📲Keep an eye on on Fb and Ig pages for more updates. Hope your training is going to plan 😀

01/10/2023

Folks, thanks again to all participants, marshals and sponsors who supported 2023 Enniscrone 20miler, and half marathon.
Provisional results below.
See ye all next year!

30/09/2023

Here is tomorrows race brief folks! Weather is looking good.

Enniscrone O Dubhda Challenge – 1.10.2023
Dear participants,
Thank you for registering online for the Ó Dubhda Challenge.
Please find below following Race Day information.
- RACE NUMBER AND CHIP COLLECTION - race numbers can be
collected on Sunday 1sr October from 8:00am until 8:45 at The Old
Church, (beside the post office) on Main Street in Enniscrone. Please
allow sufficient time to park the car, collect race number and get
to the start line (400m)!
- RACE START TIMES – half marathon/20miler start @ 9am. Start and
Finish of all races is located on the main street outside the gate to
Castlefield.
- RACE BRIEFING – race briefing will take place 15min before the start at
the entrance to castlefield – green area - (5min walk from the
registration)!
- PARKING - Parking is available on the Pier Road, and along the beach.
From a safety point of view, please do not park on main street. Strictly
NO PARKING at the start or finish line.
- COURSE – as flat as it gets around Enniscrone – meaning plenty of rolling
hills! - TOILETS – beforehand – beside pier, beside beach, on the course –
at briefing area
- AID Stations – water stations will be located @ 3.6, 7.6, 10 and 13.1
mile of the course! (and 17ml for the 20miler).
- RACE RULES
▪ All races are run on open roads
▪ Run on the right hand side of the road (unless otherwise
instructed by marshals) ▪ Route is marshalled and clearly marked
out
▪ When crossing the road please be aware of traffic behind you as
well as in front of you
▪ Please adhere to marshalls present on the course
▪ Strictly NO HEADPHONES allowed – this is due to the fact that
we are running on open roads and to get everyone home safe is
our main objective.
Half Marathon Course is certified by AAI officials.
On behalf of the organizers we would like to wish you an enjoyable run.
Martin Mc Hale & Cezary Lubinski

25/09/2023

Marathon Closed Unfortunately!! No further entries.

20 Miler and Half Marathon Still open!

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