The big race in Munster this coming weekend is of course the John Treacy Dungarvan 10-mile on Sunday 1st of February.
Entry List... The race sold out back at the end of December 2025. The full list of the 3587 people who entered can be seen HERE
The gender split is 59% male and 41% female. 34% of the male field is under the age of 40 while 33.4% of the female field are under 40.
I think a lot of people not involved in running think that it's a sport for young adults but the reality is very different. Most of the adults in road races and in athletic clubs are in the masters category.
Entries for this race opened on the 1st of Dec 2025 to athletic club members only for a week. 888 people entered which is 25% of the total.
The entries opened for everyone on the 8th of December and it then took another 3 weeks to sell out. In the end, 48.5% of the field are non-club entries. Of those that entered in the last 3 weeks, 64.4% were non-club runners.
Course... This is the 10-mile course...
There is a small loop at the start and then the route is mostly a big loop to the west of Dungarvan.
This is the start of the race...
The white line above show how the 3000 or so runners will be spread out for the start of the race.
Once the race starts, the fast runners are off straight away but it will take a while before the back of the field will start moving. That's pretty normal and it doesn't matter because your time doesn't start until you run under the start line gantry.
However, it's important that the runners at the back stay on the right hand side of the road and clear the Collins Rd junction as soon as possible. A few minutes after the start of the race, the front of the race with cars, lead bikes and fast runners is going to come flying around the corner from Collins Road.
If you're going to use the portaloo then give yourself plenty of time. You don't want to be on the left hand side of the road a few minutes after the race has started and then find a wall of fast runners blocking you from getting to the start line.
This map shows the early and late stages of the race...
Early stages - Yellow arrows - You can see the loop at the start... then south on the Cork road until you turn right at about 1.9 miles and up a gradual hill. You then run past the finish line area... past the 3-mile mark and the start of the loop to the west.
Late stages - Pink arrows - There is a gradual climb up from the Brickey River to the 9-mile mark and then in along the flat towards Dungarvan. Before the roundabout, you turn left and up a slight hill and then around two corners to the finish line.
Overall there are a few small pulls along the route but it's a reasonably fast 10-mile route.
Weather Forecast... It looks pretty good. The isobars are well spread out so it's likely it will be cool but dry with light winds.
Addition info from West Waterford AC...
34TH ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN.
DUNGARVAN PREPARED FOR THE COUNTRIES LARGEST 10 MILE ROAD RACE.
The Town is ready and set with the final preparations in place for the largest sporting event held in the town as the West Waterford athletic club organised 34th annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race takes centre stage in the this coming Sunday February 1st at 11 AM.. Once again this year’s race sold out in a short time with 3.750 entries received from all parts of the country and beyond The race day packs have all been sent and received by all the participants at this stage, the race day pack contains your race day number along with all the information you need to know regarding the event.
This means of course all you have to do on race day is to be at the start line well in advance of the starting time of 11 AM with your number pinned to the FRONT of your club running singlet. On finishing the race you will receive you’re goodie bag with lots of treats for you to enjoy after the race and you will also receive a high quality dri-fit Nike running top along with a gear bag. This is one race where the club really relies on the goodwill and the support of our loyal club members and friends. The event see’s the largest number of participants for any type of sports event in the county and is the largest 10 mile road race in the country, of this we are very proud.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SOME DRIVING RESTRICTIONS AROUND THAT PART OF THE TOWN DURING THE RACE.
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JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10.
IMPORTANT RACE DAY DETAILS.
The course this year will remain the same as last year’s course, starting on the Youghal Road as usual but it will start near to the Amber Garage, the race will do a short loop around Mitchell St. down Collins Road, back out the Youghal road taking a right turn down to Haleon, taking another right turn here down through the finish line and onto the N25 going left to the Spring roundabout, taking a left turn past the former Crystal factory out to Bushy Park, and left down to the canal Road coming out at Ring cross, back in the Youghal road all the way to Haleon turning left up side of Haleon taking a right at top to GSK roundabout turning right to finish line at Cappoquin Transport depo.
So plenty of opportunity for spectators to view the race on a few occasions. We do ask that spectators park well away from the course as they will not have access around the course itself as there will be restrictions in place during the race. Everyone’s cooperation is needed here for the smooth running of the event and we thank you in anticipation of this.
Please note also that all prizes for this year’s John Treacy Dungarvan 10 will be posted out to our winners the days following the race. Only the overall top individual race winners will be presented with their prize at the finish line.
THERE WILL BE DRIVING RESTRICTIONS AROUND THE COURSE SO PLEASE AVOID THE AREA IF YOU CAN.
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34th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10.
IMPORTANT RACE DAY DETAILS.
The course this year will remain the same as last year’s course, starting on the Youghal Road as usual but it will start near to the Amber Garage, the race will do a short loop around Mitchell St. down Collins Road, back out the Youghal road taking a right turn down to Haleon, taking another right turn here down through the finish line and onto the N25 going left to the Spring roundabout, taking a left turn past the former Crystal factory out to Bushy Park, and left down to the canal Road coming out at Ring cross, back in the Youghal road all the way to Haleon turning left up side of Haleon taking a right at top to GSK roundabout turning right to finish line at Cappoquin Transport depo.
So plenty of opportunity for spectators to view the race on a few occasions. We do ask that spectators park well away from the course as they will not have access around the course itself as there will be restrictions in place during the race. Everyone’s cooperation is needed here for the smooth running of the event and we thank you in anticipation of this.
Please note also that all prizes for this year’s John Treacy Dungarvan 10 will be posted out to our winners the days following the race. Only the overall top individual race winners will be presented with their prize at the finish line.
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JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10.
RACE DAY NOTICE.
We hope you are all excited to come to the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Mile this Sunday 1st Feb!
Race start time is 11am
Do not give your race number to someone else. In doing so you may distort the prizes and more importantly in case of emergency we will not have the correct contact details for your next of kin.
Remember blue numbers are allocated to male participants and pink to female participants. Do not swap, you will be removed from the results!
We are delighted to be back hosting all our past participants and newcomers to an event we are very proud of and want everyone to enjoy as much as possible.
There are just a few details we want to make you aware of:
Before the Race
1. Race starts at 11am sharp. Before you leave home check you have your race number!
2. If you suddenly realise your number didn’t arrive in the post don’t panic, call to the HELP DESK at Daybreak Garage, Youghal Rd, Dungarvan Eircode X35XT71 between 9am and 10.30am.
3. Park responsibly, if you see a sign saying resident parking only. Do not park there. You may be clamped.
4. Come on time, find a spot and give yourself time to get to the start line.
5. If possible come dressed to run with warmer clothes on over your running gear, ready to remove before race starts.
6. There will be no collection of gear left at the start line or out the course. Don’t wear anything you are not prepared to leave behind.
7. There will be at least 30 Portaloo’s at the start line with another 2 at the finish line. Go early and don’t wait until the last minute and complain about the queue. If 3,000 people decide to go to the toilet at 10.55am no amount of toilets would suffice.
8. Before you run dispose of all gear, bin bags, water bottles or any other rubbish into the bins provided.
During the Race
1. NO HEADPHONES… If you do you will be recorded at a headphone wearer and your time will not be shown.
2. Listen to the stewards before and during the race and, watch and listen out for instruction.
3. If you are running with pacers it will be slightly crowded for the first 2 miles.
4. There are 2 water stops, first is at 2.5 miles and the second is at 7 miles. We are using tetra water bottles this year instead of plastic so be aware they are screw cap. Do not throw the top on the ground (for others to slip on) please replace and dispose of your rubbish in bins provided.
5. DO NOT throw water bottles over the fence along the route. Hold until you meet the next bin or give to a steward/spectator.
After the Race
1. When you cross the line move on as best you can, if you need help step to the side and we will assist you.
2. Proceed to the Goody Bag area, look for the signs for the t-shirts and proceed to your chosen size. (There are no x-small t-shirts, these t-shirts don’t come in x-small).
3. Please leave the area as quickly as possible and again dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided.
The top 5 men and women will be presented with their prizes at the finish line. All other prizes will be posted out in the week after the race once results are verified.
Provisional results will be available to view on My Run Results and if you are missing please email them on support AT myrunresults DOT com.
We hope you have a great day out and above all a positive experience. Remember all the helpers are volunteers on the day so be kind, patient and supportive to your fellow runners and stewards.
Thanks to you all for entering the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 and enjoy the day!
Yours in Sport
Committee West Waterford A.C.
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JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10.
PREVIOUS WINNERS FOR THE RECORD
Previous overall winners of this race are as follows:
1993 Noel Richardson (Donore Hrs AC)
1994 Jimmy Mulligan (Waterford AC)
1995 James Sullivan (Waterford AC)
1996 Michael Hassett (St. Catherines AC )
1997 Cormac Finnerty (Mullingar Hrs AC)
1998 Peter Duggan (St.Josephs AC )
1999 John Kearney (East Cork AC)
2000 John Kearney (East Cork AC)
2001 Peter Duggan ( St.Josephs AC )
2002 Paul Deegan (DSD A.C.)
2003 Philip Harty (K.C.K. A.C.)
2004 George Murray (North Cork AC)
2005 Sandis Bralitis (Ballynonty AC)
2006 Sandis Bralitis ( West Waterford AC )
2007 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC)
2008 Sergiu Turea (Clonliffe Harriers AC)
2009 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC)
2010 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC )
2011 Mareks Floroseks (Latvia)
2012 Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham)
2013 Gary O’ Hanlon Clonliffe Harriers AC
2014 Thomas Fitzpatrick Tallaght AC
2015 Mick Clohisey Raheny Shamrocks AC
2016 Sean Hehir Rathfarnham AC
2017 Alan O’Shea Bantry AC
2018 Kevin Maunsell Clonmel AC
2019 Kevin Maunsell Clonmel AC
2020 Mick Clohessy Raheny Shamrocks AC
2021 COVID.
2022 Hugh Armstrong Ballina AC
2023 William Maunsell Clonmel AC
2024 OisÃn Spillane Ennis Track AC.
2025 Fearghal Curtin Youghal AC ( course record 47.42)
LADIES WINNERS.
1992 : Liz Bullen (Dungarvan A. C.)
1993 : Catherine Hennessy (DSD)
1994 : Teresa Tuohy (London)
1995 : Catherine Hennessy (DSD)
1996 : Catherine Hennessy (DSD)
1997 : Christine McNamara (Cork)
1998 : Eleanor Threadgold (Bray)
1999 : Catherine Hennessy (New Ross )
2000 : Angela McEvoy (St. Finbarrs)
2001 : Geraldine Hendrick (St. Laurence’s O Toole)
2002 : Mary Sheehan (Grange- Fermoy)
2003 : Mary Sweeney (St. Finbarrs)
2004 Rose Mary Ryan Bilboa AC
2005 Mary Sweeney St.Finbarrs AC
2006 Jackie Carty Kilmore AC
2007 Lucy Brennan Sligo AC
2008 Mary Margaret Meade Belfast City Harriers AC
2009 Rosemary Ryan Bilboa AC
2010 Siobhan O’ Doherty Borrisokane AC
2011 Siobhan O’ Doherty Borrisokane AC
2012 Maria Mc Cambridge Letterkenny AC
2013 Lizzie Lee Leevale AC
2014 Siobhan O’ Doherty Borrisokane AC
2015 Siobhan O’ Doherty Borrisokane AC
2016 Barbara Sanchaz clonliffe harriers AC
2017 Siobhan O’ Doherty Borrisokane AC
2018 Laura O’Shaughnessy DSD AC
2019 Grace Lynch Iveragh AC
2020 Aoife Cooke Eagle AC (course record 54.23)
2021 Covid
2022 Aoife Cooke Eagle AC
2023 Mary Mulhare Portlaoise AC
2024 Ciara WILSON DMP A.C.
2025 Niamh Allen Leevale AC ( course record 52.50 )
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