The Fields of Athenry 10K will return this St. Stephen's Day for its 24th year. For the first time ever, the 2025 race will feature cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, bringing an extra spark of competition to the AAI-approved, chip-timed event. And speaking of competition, last year saw the debut of the Corporate Team Entry, a fiercely contested category won by SmartBear. With The Castle Group once again sponsoring the team event, anticipation is already building for this year’s entries.
Behind it all, the race remains a fundraiser at heart. Proceeds go toward the continued development of the club track, supporting athletics for all in the region. This year’s event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Kare Plus Ireland (Main Sponsor) and The Castle Group (Platinum Sponsor).
So far, there have been over 2,000 entries, but no entries will be permitted on the day as the race is likely to sell out. General entry is €29, with options for 15–17 year olds (€15), corporate teams of 4 (€100), and family teams of 4 (€100). It’s a race for everyone — and walkers are more than welcome.
Alan Burke of Athenry Athletics Club was chatting to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan about the eagerly anticipated event...
