Thursday February 12th, 2026
Armagh, Ireland
Distance: 5K · Women's 3k
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The Armagh International 5K Road Race is an annual event held in Armagh, Northern Ireland, renowned for its exceptionally fast course and competitive field. The race takes place around The Mall, a central park in Armagh, offering a flat and looped circuit that contributes to the swift times recorded.
Over the years, the Armagh 5K has attracted elite athletes from across Europe and beyond. In recent editions, the race has seen a remarkable number of participants finishing under the 15-minute mark, underscoring its reputation as one of the fastest 5K road races globally.
The event is organized by the Armagh Athletic Club and includes various races, such as the International Men's 5K, International Women's 3K, Men's Open 3K, and Junior events, catering to a wide range of runners.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 13:33 | Andrew COLLEY | Northern Ireland | |
| 2nd Male | 13:35 | Jack KAVANAGH | Northern Ireland | |
| 3rd Male | 13:36 | Sebastian LARSTAD | Northern Ireland | |
| 4th Male | 13:45 | Scott STIRLING | Northern Ireland |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 09:05 | Verity OCKENDEN | Northern Ireland | |
| 2nd Male | 09:07 | India WEIR | Northern Ireland | |
| 3rd Male | 09:09 | Amelia QUIRK | Northern Ireland | |
| 4th Male | 09:15 | Holly DIXON | Northern Ireland |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
(2019) A record 113 runners break the 15 minute mark in the men’s 5k as 49 women go sub 10 minutes over 3k.
Steph Twell clocked a course record equalling 8:59 to clinch victory in the Intersports women’s 3k race, while Finnish athlete Topi Raitanen ran a blistering 13:43 to break the Brooks men’s 5k course record.
Both athletes took the top honours in an excellent night of racing, but there was lightning fast running across the board at the 29th edition of Armagh International Road Races on Thursday night (February 14).
Following the excitement of the women’s main event, it was time for the men to take to the start line in Armagh.
Following a fast first lap, Poland’s Krystian Zalewski and Scottish duo Adam Craig and Luke Traynor were at the front of the tightly packed lead group at the end of the second lap.
As the race progressed it was anyone’s guess who would take the honours from about a large group that included 2018 champion Sam Stabler, Jonny Mellor, Andrew Heyes and Finland’s Raitanen to name a few.
At the bell for the final lap, it was Mellor, Craig andRaitanen who had a small lead on the rest of the field.
In the final stages, it was the strong finishing Finn who clinched the victory in a course record breaking 13:43 and led home a plethora of personal best performances.
Raitanen’s winning time took 11 seconds off American David Nightingale’s 2009 course record.
Taking the runner-up spot was Craig in a time of 13:45 ahead of defending champion Stabler who was also awarded 13:45.
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