National Autumn Open & National Relays
Blanchardstown, Ireland • 18 Oct 2026
National Autumn Open & National Relays 2026
The National Autumn Open & National Relays take place on 18 October 2026 at the Abbotstown Cross Country Course in Dublin. The meeting combines inter-club relay competitions, juvenile relays and international cross-country races across senior, U20 and masters categories.
Distances and race formats include:
- Senior mixed relay - 4x1500 m relay
- Juvenile relays U11 to U17 - 4x500 m and 4x1000 m relays
- Senior women international XC - 6000 m
- Senior men international XC - 8000 m
- U20 and masters international XC - 4500 m and 6000 m classes
The course layout uses 1000 m and 1500 m lap markers and identifies start, finish and baton-change locations. Event facilities shown on the map include check-in and number pickup, refreshments, toilets, a presentation area and first aid. The venue is on the Sport Ireland Campus. The event is associated with Athletics Ireland and is listed at World Athletics World Cross Country Tour Bronze level. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.