The Mile Marker 5k 2026

The Mile Marker 5k is an annual fundraising road race held at St Michael's National School in Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny. Now in its seventh year, the event raises funds for the school. The 5k follows an out-and-back course starting and finishing outside the GAA grounds adjacent to the school, on local tarmac roads. A water station is available at the turnaround point. Roads remain open during the event with traffic management in place. The course features a couple of rolling sections early on before becoming very flat towards the finish, with the final 150 metres on grass at the rear of the school. Race start is 12 noon, with a 1-Mile family dash at 11:40am. On-day registration is available from 9am.