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Farran Fun Run

Name: Farran Fun Run
Start: 2026-06-04
End: 2026-06-04
Location: Killumney

Killumney, Ireland • 4 Jun 2026

Farran Fun Run 2026

Farran Fun Run is a community running event held in Farran Woods in aid of Farran National School. The program includes a main 5k run and a shorter 2k run for children. The 5k is chip timed. Refreshments are provided after the runs.

The event is presented as suitable for families and open to a broad range of participants. Tickets are offered for adults and children with separate pricing for each category. Online ticket sales end on June 04, 2026. The event page also includes a fundraising campaign and a donations option to support the school.

Practical details noted by the organiser include ticket types and pricing, chip timing for the 5k, and post-race refreshments. Contact is handled through the event organiser for questions and booking information.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5k - chip timed
Kids 2k

Ireland Killumney

Race information

Registration

5 km

Adult (5k)

Child (2k)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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