Run limerick in the dark. in costume. this Halloween.
Thursday, October 29th · 8:00pm start · 5km through Limerick City · Finish at King John's Castle under the lights, with a live DJ and Halloween crowd energy.
LIMITED TO 2000 RUNNERS
Limerick Fancy Dress Night Run
Streets closed. Lanterns lit. You run Nicholas Street, Patrick Street, O'Connell Street, past The Crescent and O'Connell Avenue, out to Punches Cross and back. Five flat, fast kilometres of tarmac with the city to yourself.
LIMERICK AFTER DARK
FANCY DRESS
COME AS SOMEONE ELSE
Fancy dress is optional. But October 29th in Limerick city centre at 8pm, you'll want to make an effort. Prizes for the best costumes on the night.
THE FINISH AND AFTER
Cross the line. Stay for the party.
Cross the finish line at King John's Castle - floodlit, roaring, medal around your neck. Then the night keeps going. Live music kicks off from 9pm inside the castle grounds. Costume and all. No need to rush home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
ALL OF THIS. ONE ENTRY.
Halloween Finisher Medal
A custom-designed medal you only get by finishing this race, this night.
Live DJ at the Finish
DJ set and Halloween lighting waiting for you at King John's Castle.
Post-Race Party with Live Music
Live music from 9pm inside King John's Castle grounds. The night doesn't end at the finish line.
Chip Timing
Accurate, official time for every runner, every year.
Water Stations + Refreshments
On course and at the finish, ready when you need them.
Bag Drop
Drop your stuff at check-in, pick it up at the party.
Fully Marshalled Closed Roads
City streets shut down for you. No traffic, no stopping.
RACE DAY
HOW THURSDAY RUNS
THE ROUTE
5KM. FLAT. CLOSED ROADS.
BEFORE YOU GO
quick answers
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Ages 16 and older. All levels welcome
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Optional, but encouraged. Halloween spirit earns you looks on the course and in the photos.
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Both at King Johns Castle PLaza, right in Limerick City centre.
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Train: The nearest train station is Limerick Colbert Station, about a 15–20 minute walk from King John’s Castle. It has direct rail services from Dublin, Cork, Galway and other major cities.
Bus: The nearest bus stops are Thomond Bridge and Bridge Street, both around a 4–5 minute walk from the castle.
City bus routes: The 302 and 303 city buses stop closest to the castle. Other nearby services include 300, 323, 51, and 735, depending on where you’re travelling from.
Walking from the city centre: Around 10 minutes.
Walking from Colbert Station: Around 15–20 minutes, or approximately 10 minutes by bus on the 303.
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Arthurs Quay Car Park, Arthurs Quay Parking Centre - multi-storey, 570-space indoor facility just a short walk from the castle. Opening hours 8 am–10 pm on race night.
Alternative options: Street parking via the Easytrip app at Harvey’s Quay, Henry Street and other central locations.
Visitor car-park at King John’s Castle itself: there is a designated castle visitors’ car park opposite the castle entry.
We advise you arrive before 7 pm to secure a space and allow time for check-in.
Run it. Finish it.
Then party at the castle.
Thursday, October 29th at King John's Castle Plaza. Race from 8pm. Party from 9pm. Only 2,000 spots.