Great Ireland Run 10km 2026
Sunday, 12 April, 2026
Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Liffey Valley AC athletes delivered outstanding performances at the Great Ireland Run 10km in Phoenix Park on Sunday, competing against a quality field of 3,202 finishers in challenging cold and windy conditions.
Top Individual Performances
Pierce Geoghegan led the club home in brilliant fashion, securing 13th place overall with an impressive time of 32:16, earning him 1st place in the M40 category.
Mark Naylor continued his excellent form with 19th place in 32:40, while David Carroll (24th, 33:18) and Geoffrey Alexandre (27th, 33:33) packed well inside the top with 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the competitive M35 category.
On the women’s side, Elle O’Driscoll was the club’s top performer with 37:12 for 84th place overall, followed by Mollie O’Donnell in 37:59 (106th) winning 1st place in the W35 category.
Other notable finishes included Simon Monds (37:40, M45), Jason McGlone (38:42, MS), Neil Duffy (39:24, M45), and Cliodhna Tutty Bardon (40:07, FS).
A total of 18 LVAC athletes toed the line, with PBs achieved and strong showings across all age categories. Well done to everyone who raced! 🟡🔵
Team Results
The team competition was fierce, with Liffey Valley AC finishing in:
1st place Team Senior Women
2nd place Team Senior Men
Instagram Reel - Start of Race
Google Photos from David Mitchel
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