National 5 Mile Championships 2026 (21st June)

The National 5 Mile Championships took place in a sweltering hot Phoenix Park on Sunday morning 21st June. Mullingar had a small but talented group of 6 runners running well alongside just over 1,500 finishers. Eddie Newman had the honour of leading the Mullingar squad home in 30:28, taking the National silver medal in his master category. Criona Reid was next (34:20) and with Mary Stuart in close pursuit (34:27), both were rewarded for their efforts with the National bronze medals in their respective master categories. Marie Louise Johnston had a very strong run (35:45), while Linda Cunningham battled through the heat, happy to cross the line in 36:44. Nicky McCabe finished a very creditable 5th place in his master category recording a time of 43:51. When the team results were calculated after the last runner finished, it was celebration for the Mullingar master women o/50 team of Criona, Mary and Marie Louise who were unbeatable and took the National gold medals for 1st Club [LC].