Run Through Limerick's Lit-Up Streets This Halloween...
And You Could Win a Trip to Madrid
Join 500 runners, walkers & Halloween enthusiasts for Ireland's most electrifying 5km night run through the heart of Limerick City on October 30th
ENTRIES OPENING SEPTEMBER 2026 -
ENTRIES OPENING SEPTEMBER 2026 -
The limerick night run 2026
Limerick After Dark
You've run through the city a hundred times. But never like this. Under the lights, through Nicholas Street, O'Connell Street, Patrick Street – the whole city comes alive at night.
King John's Castle Plaza, Limerick City
Friday, October 30th, 2026 • 8:00pm Start
5km • Limited to 500 Participants
Costume = Your Ticket to Win
Best costume wins flights for 2 to Madrid. Second place gets €100 cash. This isn't some raffle draw. Show up, dress up, and you've got a real shot at winning.
castle Finish Line Party
Cross the line at King John's Castle with a DJ pumping, lights flashing, and hundreds of people cheering you in. Medal collection feels like a festival.
The costume competition
Last year, over 70% of runners dressed up. Judging happens at the finish line – creativity, effort, and originality. You never know – the best costume could be yours.
what’s included in your entry?
You Get:
Entry to the costume competition (win flights + €100)
Custom Halloween-themed finisher's medal for every participant
Live DJ + light show at King John's Castle Plaza
Water stations along the route + post-race refreshments
Fully marshalled and road-managed course by JustRace
Chip timing for your official result
Bag drop service at Castle Plaza (stash your stuff safely)
race day details to know
Race Day Timeline
6:30pm – 7:45pm: Bag drop & check-in open at King John's Castle Plaza
7:50pm: Warm-up with live DJ
8:00pm: Race starts
9:00pm: Course closes / Medal collection
9:15pm: Post-race music and refreshments
The Route
Start/Finish: King John's Castle Plaza
Distance: 5km (flat and fast)
Route: Nicholas Street → Patrick Street → O'Connell Street → The Crescent → O'Connell Avenue → Punches Cross → Loop back to Castle
Surface: Tarmac city roads
Course: Fully marshalled and road-managed by JustRace
Who Can Enter
Age: 16+ on race day
Experience: ALL levels welcomed
Pacers: Unfortunately for this race we will not have pacers
Groups: Perfect for mates, clubs, families
Costume optional but encouraged
Getting There
City center location
Parking details sent to registered runners
Public transport available
Bag drop at start/finish
Arrive by 7:30pm to avoid rush