The Piper's 5K is a road race held in the picturesque foothills of Killeshin in County Laois, organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Killeshin is a small rural village situated approximately five kilometres west of Carlow town, nestled in the gently rolling hills on the Laois-Carlow border. The 5K course follows a fast, looped route consisting entirely of right-hand turns on the public roads around the village, starting and finishing at Killeshin Community Centre. Run on open roads with traffic management in place throughout, the course is well marked and marshaled by volunteers. The event has quickly grown into a popular fixture on the summer road racing calendar, attracting runners of all abilities. All finishers receive a custom Piper's 5K medal, and the first 250 adult registrants also receive a race t-shirt. Post-race atmosphere is enhanced by the involvement of the local pipe band community.
The Piper's 5K is a road race held in the picturesque foothills of Killeshin in County Laois, organised by the Killeshin Pipe Band. Killeshin is a small rural village situated approximately five kilometres west of Carlow town, nestled in the gently rolling hills on the Laois-Carlow border. The 5K course follows a fast, looped route consisting entirely of right-hand turns on the public roads around the village, starting and finishing at Killeshin Community Centre. Run on open roads with traffic management in place throughout, the course is well marked and marshaled by volunteers. The event has quickly grown into a popular fixture on the summer road racing calendar, attracting runners of all abilities. All finishers receive a custom Piper's 5K medal, and the first 250 adult registrants also receive a race t-shirt. Post-race atmosphere is enhanced by the involvement of the local pipe band community.