St Vincent's 5k

The St Vincent's Secondary School 5k is a community road race and fun run organised by St Vincent's Secondary School, a girls' secondary school in Dundalk, County Louth, guided by the Mercy philosophy of education. The event takes place on the roads in and around the school in Dundalk, with all proceeds supporting the development of the school sports facilities. The race is suitable for all fitness levels and welcomes seasoned runners, families, dogs and those who wish to walk the course. It serves as an opportunity for students, parents, teachers and the wider school community to come together. No 2026 date has been confirmed in published sources at time of research; the race has historically been held on a Sunday morning in October and is chip timed.