The Third run of the Stoneyford 10km Challenge will take place on Sunday, 20th May 2012. This is an initiative of the Stoneyford Parents Association and was born out of a need to raise money for Scoil Náisiúnta Chiaráin Naofa, our local primary school. In this difficult and restrictive budgetary climate we find ourselves , parents and teachers are having to find varied ways to raise funds for necessary and innovative school projects.

The Stoneyford 10km Challenge is a 10 kilometer road race/event. It should appeal to all, both young and old, from the seriously competitive athlete to the casual jogger, the dedicated walker or carefree stroller.

There is an overall cash prize fund of €1,000. The first male and female over the finish line will receive €250 each; there will be €150 each for the second male and female the third male and female will receive €100 each. For those of us less competitive, there is no need to worry as there will be numerous spot prizes and age category prizes. Goodie bags and refreshments will also be available to all finishers. 

The entry fee is €20 for Runners (chipped), €10 for Walkers and €60 Athletic Club Team (4 per team). You can enter via the entry form on this site or register online at www.runireland.com or www.stoneyfordonline.com. All race proceeds will go to Scoil Náisiúnta Chiaráin Naofa. This year many charities and clubs are using the event as a sponsored run/walk to raise money for their own cause. See the charity/club page for the list of registered organisations.

REGISTRATION

Due to high volume of traffic we are experiencing difficulties with our online registration. Please note as a result, on the day registration will remain as €20 and NOT €25

2012 Category Prizes
There will be over 40's and over 50's Male and Female Category Prizes this year. Prizes kindly sponsored by the Louis Fitzgearld Hotel Group in Dublin

2012 Registration Expo
Stoneyford 10k Challenge will be hosting their first Sports Expo on Saturday May 19th. If you are planning to do the Stoneyford 10k Challenge on May 20th, drop in and visit our first Registration Expo in Stoneyford Community Center. Lots of interesting stands, demonstrations and talks will be scheduled free of charge from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Saturday May 19th. Be in with a chance to win a 3mth membership to Mount Juliet Leisure Centre, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny . This is an event not to be missed.

2012 Athletics Club Team Category
To encourage participation of Athletics Club Members, an Athletics Club Team Category has being introduced. Teams of 4, fastest overall average team time wins......Dinner Voucher for two in Langtons House Hotel, Kilkenny for each team member.

2012 Pacers
To help you achieve you time this year, Stoneyford 10k Challenge will have 4 pacers to follow 60min, 50min, 55min and 45min......you can download your pacer bands here by clicking on the time.

2012 School Initiative
This year in association with KCLR and Kilkenny Sports and Recreation Partnership we are inviting students (over 16yrs) to start the Couch to 10k Training Program and participate as a school team in the Stoneyford 10k Challenge..........Read More

Congratulations to the 476 participants in the 2011 Stoneyford 10k Challenge. A special mention to the Couch to 10k people - fantastic times by everyone, well done. Check out your time on the Results and Stats Page.