Our 5K Races
Christmas Classic 5K
For over 25 years now, runners from all around have gathered early in December to take part in one of the longest “running” races in the running calendar, The Christmas Classic and now it’s time for us to announce the 2025 edition.
Historically ran in memory of Kevin Heaney, something which will never change, recent years have sadly seen us lose many more big characters in the running community which has lead us to changing the name of the event to the Christmas Classic Memorial Race.
We want to remember all the friends and loved ones and family members we’ve lost over the years, be it runners or those that supported us as runners, the people who were a huge part in bringing running to Newry and who helped make it the thriving sport it is today.
One thing that hasn’t changed is that as always we support the Evora Hospice and all funds raised on the day will go directly to them.
All we ask is a minimum donation of £5 to take part. This is a non chipped, no frills 5k race. All abilities are welcome and as we use a handicap system, literally anybody could win the Kevin Heaney Cup.
We extend this invitation out to everyone, whether you’re in a running club or not. All are welcome. Let it be a big celebration of the lives of some very special people to us.
The race takes place on Sunday December 7th at 10am sharp with registration on the morning from 9am at the Enterprise Centre at the WIN industrial estate. It’s an out and back on the towpath route so nice and flat. Please come along and support it and be part of the history of this fine race in memory of some wonderful people and all for a brilliant cause.
Thank you.
Willie's 5 x 5K Race Series
Willie’s 5 x 5k race series is back for 2025!
This exciting race series features five 5k races running out and back along the Newry Canal Towpath from the Win Industrial Estate.
The race series begins on Thursday 15th May at 7:30PM ,and will run until Thursday 28th August. The first four races in the series will be a mass start. Once you finish, please give your name and time to the timekeeper for your results to be recorded.
The final race in the series will use a handicap system based on the results of the previous 4 races so anyone could be a winner!
There will be prizes for the first 3 Male and Female runners as well as prizes for Most Improved Male and Female over the course of the 5 races.
There is an entry fee for £3 for each race in the series which will be donated to Evora Hospice, formerly Southern Area Hospice. The race is open to runners of all abilities
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embark on a journey of perseverance and triumph in Willie’s much-anticipated race series!
We had a brilliant turnout for Race 1 of Willie's 5 x 5k race series on a wonderful evening with 66 athletes on the start line. We'll hopefully see you at the next one on Thursday 26th June at 7:30pm.
