The Latest Breaking News from Athletics Ireland

Phoenix Park Great Ireland Run organisers apologise after major gaffe results in race falling short

Many runners thought they had hit their personal bests with two thinking they had smashed the world record

Dublin Live · Apr 18, 2023

Athletics Ireland apologises as 10km run accidentally becomes 8.6km

Frustrated runners have slammed the event in Dublin as ‘a shambles’

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

Great Ireland Run organisers apologise after 10k race comes up short

The Phoenix Park event, which was due to be run over 10km, ended up being just 8.5km in distance

Irish Mirror · Apr 17, 2023