A Race along one of Achill Island''s Blue Flag Beaches
26 Extreme are delighted to annouce that the Achill 10K & 5K 's dedicated cahrity partner for this event is Special Olympics Connaught.
€2 of every entry recieved online will be donated directly to the Special Olympics Connaught. Check out their website
here to see the great work the Special Olympics do with funds raised.
The Achill 5K beach race is run entirely on the beach at Keel Strand, Achill Island. This Blue flag beach is famous for its stunning views, clean clear water and a variety of water and beach sports, from surfing to kite buggying. The route will follow an out and back format crossing a small stream mid way, so you could get your toes wet. On completing the race you will be presented with a finisher’s medal and refreshments.
The Route & Distance
The distance of the race will be 5k
Registration Location, Time
Registration Starts – 9:00 - 10:45am
Location –
Sandybanks, Keel, Achill Island, Ireland. Registration area will be clearly signposted.
Race Start Time
Start Time – 11.15am
Entry Fee & What’s Included
The entry fee for the Achill 5k will be €20.00pp + online entry fee. Entry on the day will be €25.00pp
Chip timed by Champion Chip Ireland
Finishers medal and refreshments for all participants
Prizes
Top three male prizes
Top three female prizes
Car Parking
Parking will be clearly signposted on the day of the event – please do not block any gateways or driveways by parking irresponsibly. The people on Achill have welcomed this event onto their Island and everyone should be courteous to the people and show respect towards their property.
Pre Race
Check back here for our pre & post race gathering info!
Part road, part beach, truly spectacular - click below to enter this fantastic event.
Entry Fee for Achill 5k
The online entry fee €20.00pp plus online processing fee
Entry on the day €25.00pp
We would ask that you enter online to ease administration backlogs on the day.
Event Registration Times
Registration Starts - 9.00am
Location – Sandybanks, Keel, Achill Island, Ireland
Race Start Time
Start Time 11.15am
* There will be a short walk to the start line for all participants
Achill Island offers a wide range of quality accommodation for visitors, from family run hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfast establishments, to traditional and modern self - catering Irish holiday cottages, to hostels, camping and caravanning.
To view the wide range of accommodation available on Achill Island please see the
Achill Tourism Website for all details.
What’s included in my entry fee?
Professionally organised event by 26 Extreme
Public Liability Insurance
Race Number
Chip timed by Champion Chip Ireland
Course Marking
Water Stations
Finishers medal and refreshments for all participants
Are there and Prizes for the winners?
Top three male prizes
Top three female prizes
Where do I park?
Parking will be clearly signposted on the day of the event – please do not block any gateways or driveways by parking irresponsibly. The people on Achill have welcomed this event onto their Island and everyone should be courteous to the people and show respect towards their property.
What do I do after the race?
Post Race Banter, light headed fun and raffle will be in the Annexe Bar, Keel, Achill Island.
A huge thank you to our kind Sponsors for the Achill 10k / 5k Races: -
Keel Sandybanks Caravan Park
Providing registration space and power for the day and a warm welcome.
www.achillcamping.com
Without the support of local business and sponsors and also the support of
Achill Tourism this race would not be what it is.