Part of the Athletics Ireland Championships
Phoenix Park, Dublin | 12th April 2026
competitor bookletAbout Revive Active great ireland run 2026
This year, take on the 10k distance and #BeYourGreatest!
For Corporate and Bulk entries contact support@myrunresult.com
Last chance for AAI/ANI athletes and teams to register for the Revive Active Great Ireland Run 2026, scheduled for April 12th
The Revive Active Great Ireland Run 2026 is brought to you under licence by the members of Dublin City Harriers, one of Irelands leading athletic clubs. Set in the iconic surroundings of Europe’s largest urban park, runners can take part in a truly inspiring celebration of running, as you make your way through the spectacular natural surroundings of a park filled with rich history and natural beauty.
The origins of the race date from 1953 when the Oman Cup, a race over the length of Chesterfield Avenue, from Castleknock Gate to Zoo Corner, a distance of 2 miles 234 yards was staged to honour an iconic member of Dublin City Harriers, John Oman. Eamonn Coghlan holds the record at 8 mins 51 secs.
In recent times the race has been run over 10k and a new course has been measured for 2026.
All finishers will receive a unique medallion and all entrants will have the opportunity to purchase a unique race Tshirt.
Registrations are now open for 2026. This was a sell-out event in 2025 therefore please enter early to avoid disappointment. Corporate team entries will open in week commencing 1st October 2025.
The Run Hub has sponsored an attractive range of prizes as follows:
- Top 6 male seniors The Run Hub vouchers for EURO 500,300,200,100,75 and 50 respectively.
- Top 6 female seniors The Run Hub vouchers for EURO 500,300,200,100,75 and 50 respectively.
- The winner of each masters category, O/35 to O/80 male and female will receive a Euro 50 voucher from The Run Hub.
- First AAI/ANI male team, 4 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 200
- Second AAI/ANI male team, 4 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 120.
- First AAI/ANI womens team, 3 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 150
- Second AAI/ANI womens team, 3 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 90.
REsults
the route
Set in the iconic surroundings of Europe's largest urban park, runners can take part in a truly inspiring celebration of running, as you make your way through the spectacular natural surroundings of a park filled with rich history and natural beauty.
route features
The new course for Revive Active Great Ireland Run 2026 will provide runners with an interesting journey through the beautiful Phoenix Park in Dublin.
The start line is on Chesterfield Avenue, 400m south of Mountjoy Cross where a left turn onto Ordnance Survey Road is taken. Runners will immediately pass the road to Farmleigh on their right. Farmleigh, in addition to holding a weekly farmers market, is used by the government to accommodate visiting diplomats.
Approaching the 1k mark the Ordnance Survey offices, originally built in 1728, can be seen on the right.
The course runs through the Glen crossroads towards the 2k point on Upper Glen Road. The shimmering lake within the Furry Glen is visible below to the right while the Papal Cross comes into view on the left.
Now running downhill, a left turn is taken onto St Mary’s Lane to bring runners towards the 3k point immediately in front of St Marys Hospital. Built originally in 1760 to treat military personnel, it was later opened for public medical care.
At the end of St Marys Lane a left turn is taken up a short hill followed by an immediate right to bring the course onto Acres Road which dissects the area known as the 15 acres and past the 4k point. The marked football fields are on the right containing facilities for hurling, soccer and Gaelic football. To the left is an open expanse where the large herd of red deer roam freely and graze.
At the end of acres road, the Papal Cross built in 1979 to commemorate the visit to Ireland of Pope John Paul 2nd, is located. It is estimated that 1.5 million people attended Mass there on 29th September 1979.
Returning to Chesterfield Avenue the entrance of the American ambassador’s residence is on the left. It was built in 1776 and was originally the residence for the chief secretary to Ireland. It became the American embassy in addition to the ambassador’s residence in 1927 and remained as the embassy until the early 1960s when it was relocated to offices in the city.
Turning left at the famous Phoenix Monument the gates to Aras an Uachtarain are to be seen on the right. Built in 1751 as the Viceroy’s residence, it became the Irish Presidents permanent home in 1938.
The Phoenix monument was returned to the centre of Chesterfield Avenue having been moved to the side in 1929 to facilitate motor car racing. In fact Grand Prix racing was held there until 1931 and some motor car racing was held in Phoenix Park until 2012.
The 5k point lies immediately on turning left back onto Chesterfield Avenue and the water station is situated at this point.
The course continues along Chesterfield Avenue back towards Mountjoy Cross and again turns left which marks the 6k point. Running back along Ordnance Survey Road the course turns right after the 7k point and follows the road turning left at Knockmaroon Gates and into Furry Glen to meet the 8k point which is positioned immediately before the lake.
Passing the lake on the left, the course runs slightly uphill and turns sharp left at the junction with Upper Glen Road, and runs in the opposite direction to the early stages of the race passing the 9k point before turning right at Furze Road and on to the finish.
After the finish medallions and refreshments will be distributed to all finishers. Some entertainment will be provided at this point.
Participant info
Thank you for registering for Revive Active Great Ireland Run 2026. The event is completely sold out at 4500 participants. We trust you are looking forward to taking part on Sunday April 12th. Please note that the race will start at 09.00. We have some important race day information and instructions for you to read below.
Race Packs
YOUR ENTRYRace Packs:Your pack has been posted except where Tshirts have been ordered. There was a delay in our receiving the Tshirts because of rerouting of international freight for obvious reasons. The good news is that the shirts have now arrived and will be couriered out on Tuesday, therefore you should receive yours by Wednesday April 8th. We apologise for this delay which you will appreciate is for reasons beyond our control.
Collection areas
Number collection is available at the following areas:
Please do not give your number to another person as results will be affected (male wearing female number etc.)
Please click HERE to ensure we have the correct details for you and that you received the bib number assigned to you.
Participants list
Changes
If you need to update your club/category you can do so up until Midnight Friday April 11th at the below participant link.
Transfers
If you wish to transfer your number to another person you can do so at the participant link below also. A transfer fee of 5 euro will apply for all transfers. This option closes Midnight on Friday April 10th and no more changes will be made after this point.
Anyone found to be running under another person's name will have to be disqualified. To make changes click on your name on the participant list and edit using your date of birth. Changes will only be accepted via this link, no emails will be answered by organisers or MyRunResults.
HOW TO GET THERE
Travelling to Phoenix Park:
Please use public transport where possible to access Phoenix Park. Dublin Bus routes C3 and C4 all have stops adjacent to Phoenix Park. Please note that Dublin Bus operates a very limited service on Sundays.
The LUAS serving Heuston Station is also adjacent to Phoenix Park.
For those travelling by car, please note that there is very little parking available within the confines of Phoenix Park.
For those who wish to cycle there will be a secure bike rack in operation.
WHEN YOU GET THERE
Upon arrival at the race venue please familiarise yourself with the surroundings and facilities there, all of which will be signposted. A secure and dry bag drop will be in operation, please attach the baggage loop supplied with your number to your handed in possession’s, or write your race number on the baggage tag provided. Under no circumstances should you hand is valuables at the bad drop. The organisers can take no responsibility for lost valuables.
Toilet facilities will be provided. A registration area will be in operation for number collection by arrangement. Last Lap Café will be open from 07.30 for hot refreshments.
It is recommended that competitors should complete at least 15 mins warm up consisting of light jogging and stretching. Please arrive in plenty of time to allow for this.
YOUR RACE
At 08.30 you will be called forward to the staging area. Please choose the zone most appropriate to your ability level. Marshalls will be on hand to assist you there. There will be five zones as follows:
Very experienced club runners
Experienced runners
Regular runners
Joggers and beginners
Walkers
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ENTER THE START AREA IN THE ASSEMBLY ZONE WHICH CORRESPONDS BEST TO YOUR FITNESS LEVEL.
The course is flat in the main with only two hills. A water station will be positioned at approximately the 5k point on Chesterfield Avenue.
WHEN YOU FINISH
After you finish please proceed through the line and collect your water, medallion, energy bar and fruit.
We will also provide some activation points for you to celebrate your run.
We would ask you not to litter the park, ample refuse bins, clearly marked will be in place.
Enjoy the entertainment provided by the DJs on site and perhaps a hot drink from Last Lap Café.
Please follow the instructions of the marshals at all time.
PRIZES
Prizes for the first three women and men will be presented immediately after they finish.
Other individual and all other master’s category prizes, women and men will be forwarded upon verification. Prizes are limited to one per person.
- Top 6 male seniors The Run Hub vouchers for EURO 500,300,200,100,75 and 50 respectively.
- Top 6 female seniors The Run Hub vouchers for EURO 500,300,200,100,75 and 50 respectively.
- The winner of each masters category, O/35 to O/80 male and female will receive a Euro 50 voucher from The Run Hub.
- First AAI/ANI male team, 4 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 200
- Second AAI/ANI male team, 4 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 120.
- First AAI/ANI womens team, 3 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 150
- Second AAI/ANI womens team, 3 to score based on aggregate gun time will receive a voucher from The Run Hub for EURO 90.
MEDICAL
Full medical facilities will be provided by St John Ambulance will be in place adjacent to the start/finish lines and on the course supported by a doctor. In the case of injury or illness please report to the St John staff.
SUSTAINABILITY/RECYCLING
The organisers are committed to making this event as sustainable as possible. We would ask competitors to cooperate with us in this endeavour. Please deposit all waste in the refuse buns provided, GREEN for recycling materials, BLACK for general waste and BROWN for foodstuff. Do not at all costs litter this beautiful park.
BOARD OF WORKS/GARDAI SIOCHANA
We are grateful to both the Board of Works and An Garda Siochana for their cooperation in the organisation of this event.
FAQ
contact
For more informaion, please contact us at dublincityharriersac@gmail.com