Lough 5 Road Race & Walk

Online entry for the Lough 5, 2025 is now closed.
Registration is still available in the Loughmacrory club rooms from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on race morning

Results will be posted here after the race!

The 2025 results are now available!

View 2025 Results

Thanks to the 1,500+ people who walked, ran, or helped out with the Lough 5, 2025!

See you again in 2026, and until then be sure to come back to Loughmacrory Parkrun.

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About the Race

5 Mile Race

  • Date: December 31st, 2025
  • Distance: 5 mile
  • Time: 12 Noon
  • Location: Loughmacrory
  • Male Record: 24:38 - Mark McKinstry, North Belfast Harriers, 2018
  • Female Record: 26:07 - Ciara Mageean, Team NB MCR/City of Lisburn, 2021

Prizes

1st
£150
3rd
£50
2nd
£100
⚡ £100 bonus for new course record
🏆 Prizes for the top 2 in each age category
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃 Team prizes (3 runners to score)
🎁 Spot prizes

Kids Fun Run

  • Date: December 31st, 2025
  • Distance: ~1.7 mile
  • Time: 11:45am

Register £2 on the day.
All children who complete the fun run will receive a medal and post-race refreshments.

Schedule

  • Tue, 30th Dec, 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Pre-reg & number collection
  • 9:00-11:00 AM: Registration
  • 11:45 AM: Kids-race Start
  • 12:00 Noon: Race Start
  • Post race: Top 3 Male and Female Presentations

All runners are invited to enjoy post-race refreshments in the community hall after finishing.

Race Guidelines

Please review our event guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Charity Information

All proceeds from this event will go to supporting two local charities: