Moycarkey Coolcroo 5k 2026

The Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 5k Road Race is an annual Athletics Ireland permitted event held in the village of Littleton, just off the M8 motorway near Thurles in Co. Tipperary. The course starts approximately 1.5km north-east of Littleton on the old N8 Cork to Dublin road, a wide and quiet stretch since the motorway opened, before looping back into and finishing in the village. The route is flat with minimal elevation gain, making it one of the fastest 5k courses in Munster and popular with runners targeting personal bests. Race HQ is at Littleton Community Centre. The event is chip timed and runs from 7:30pm. Organised by Moycarkey Coolcroo AC, the race is part of the club's fundraising efforts towards the development of a new athletics track, and draws strong fields from across Munster and Leinster.