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Ras Na hEireann

Dunleer, Ireland • 8 Feb 2026

Ras Na hEireann 2026

Ras Na hEireann 2026 is a long standing cross country meeting held in Lawlesstown, Dunleer on 8 February 2026. The course is a short 300 m walk from Dunleer AC clubrooms (A92 K7DN), where ample parking will be available on the day.

Juvenile races and entry years include:

  • Girls U9 (born 2018 or after) 400 m
  • Boys U9 (born 2018 or after) 400 m
  • Girls U11 (born 2016 or 2017) 1000 m
  • Boys U11 (born 2016 or 2017) 1000 m
  • Girls U13 (born 2014 or 2015) 1600 m
  • Boys U13 (born 2014 or 2015) 1600 m
  • Girls U15 (born 2012 or 2013) 2400 m
  • Boys U15 (born 2012 or 2013) 2400 m
  • Girls U17 (born 2010 or 2011) 3000 m
  • Boys U17 (born 2010 or 2011) 4000 m

Prizes for juvenile races are offered to the first six individuals and the top three teams of four athletes in each race.

Senior races are held in Senior, Junior and Masters categories with teams of four per club. Distances are Ladies 4000 m and Men 6000 m. Senior prizes include the top four male and top three female finishers, first three club teams, the Noel McGuill Cup for the first men team and the Sandra Floyd Cup for the first ladies team.

Ticket information lists juvenile tickets at €5 plus €1 fee and senior tickets at €10 plus €1 fee. Online ticket sales run between 24 November 2025 and 14 February 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration
6 km
Mens 6000m
Ladies 4000m
U15 (born 2012 or 2013) 2400m
U11 (born 2016 or 2017) 1200m
U13 (born 2014 or 2015) 1600m
U9 (born 2018 or After) 400m
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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