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Hosted by Offaly Athletics. Race 1 of the Offaly Endurance Series and part of the Peugeot Series.

The Ashling Murphy Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the 1st lady.

Round 3 of the 2024 Peugeot Race Series

Hosted by Offaly Athletics. Race 1 of the Offaly Endurance Series and part of the Peugeot Series.

The Ashling Murphy Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the 1st lady.

Round 3 of the 2024 Peugeot Race Series

Race week!!
Sign up now for the 2024 Ashling Murphy 4 Mile road race. An event not to be missed in the heart of Tullamore.

FAQ's Ashling Murphy 4 Mile Road Race

Registration: https://www.popupraces.ie/race/ashling-murphy-4-mile-2024/
The Ashling Murphy 4 Mile Road race is Race 1 of the Buildmore Offaly Athletics Endurance Race Series and incorporates the Offaly Novice, Senior and Masters Road race Championships.
It is Race 3 of the Peugeot Race Series.
https://www.popupraces.ie/peugeot-race-series-2024/
This race is run on a one looped course starting and finishing in the Tullamore Town Centre.

When is the race?
The race in on Sunday 19th of May 2024

What time does the race start?
The race starts at 10am (Walkers 09.45am sharp)

Where does the race start?
The race starts and finishes on Bridge Street, Tullamore (near O'Connor Square R35 A9P4)
Race route:
Starting outside the Brewery Tap the participants will head straight through the town via William Street and all the way out the Arden Road to Ben Scally Centra. Taking a left here all the way through the next roundabout and on to the Sragh Road. Left again back towards the next roundabout and turning right onto Kilcruttin. At the Railway Station traffic lights, taking a left back down the town to the finish line.

Where is registration/number collection?
Online registration until 1pm on the 18th of May. Registration on race morning is at Bank of Ireland, Bridge Street R35 Y791 from 8.15am. (Those who opted to have their number posted do not need to register on the morning of the race and may go straight to the start line).

***Please note that OFFALY athletes running in the 5k series can use their Offaly race series number for the Endurance Series also.
Just register online and go straight to the start line on the day. There is no need to check in beforehand***

Where can I park?
Parking available at Bridge Centre Car Park, and Spollen's Car Park and Tanyard Car Park

Toilets: Toilets available in O'Connor Square and Bridge Shopping Centre.

Can walkers register for this race?
Yes, walkers are very welcome and will start at 09.45am (15 minutes ahead of the runners). Due to safety measures, walkers are advised to use the footpaths where possible.

How age is the race open to?
All runners must be 16 years of age or older.

Will the road be closed?
There will be road closures along the greater part of the route from 10am to 12pm which provides huge safety and comfort for our athletes. The road closures will be lifted once the main pack of runners’ pass. Please please follow the instructions of the Gardai and race marshals and be mindful that safety is paramount for all involved.

What time is the prize presentation?
The prizegiving will be in O'Connor Square at 11.00am.
The Ashling Murphy Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the 1st lady finisher by Ashling Murphy's parents Ray and Kathleen.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers and 1st O40, O45, O50, O60, O70 Male and Female.
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