The Kells AC Heritage 5km Race is an annual road race organised by Kells Athletic Club, held in the heritage town of Kells in County Meath. The course is a flat out-and-back route on public roads in and around Kells, starting and finishing near the town's parochial school, which serves as race headquarters. Run on tarmac surfaces throughout, the flat profile makes it an accessible and fast course well suited to those targeting a personal best. Kells is one of Ireland's most historically significant towns, closely associated with the Book of Kells and home to several high crosses and a round tower. The event is AAI permitted and chip timed, welcoming runners of all abilities from juniors to masters. Cash prizes are awarded to the top male and female finishers as well as the leading age category runners, with medals for all finishers and t-shirts for the first 300 registrants. Post-race refreshments are served in the community hall.
The Kells AC Heritage 5km Race is an annual road race organised by Kells Athletic Club, held in the heritage town of Kells in County Meath. The course is a flat out-and-back route on public roads in and around Kells, starting and finishing near the town's parochial school, which serves as race headquarters. Run on tarmac surfaces throughout, the flat profile makes it an accessible and fast course well suited to those targeting a personal best. Kells is one of Ireland's most historically significant towns, closely associated with the Book of Kells and home to several high crosses and a round tower. The event is AAI permitted and chip timed, welcoming runners of all abilities from juniors to masters. Cash prizes are awarded to the top male and female finishers as well as the leading age category runners, with medals for all finishers and t-shirts for the first 300 registrants. Post-race refreshments are served in the community hall.