Resources
Race guides & running resources
From your first 5K to organising a permitted fixture — practical guidance from Athletics Ireland.
Seasonal
Cross country season explained
How the club, county, provincial and national cross country calendar fits together.
Beginner
Your first 5K: an eight-week plan
A gentle, progressive plan that takes you from walking breaks to a continuous 5K in eight weeks.
Race Day
Race-day checklist
Everything to pack, eat and plan the night before your event.
Organiser Guidance
How Athletics Ireland permits work
What a permit means for runners, and what organisers need to apply for one.
Training
Moving from road to trail
Pacing, footwear and mandatory kit for your first mountain race.
Club Spotlight
Club spotlight: Cork BHAA
How a workplace running series became one of Ireland's best-loved road calendars.