Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 26th April 2026

The Karen Fenton 5K Memorial Run is scheduled to take place this year on Sunday 26th of April 2026 @ 11:30am. The location is for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig in the western part of Cork City.

Entries...You can enter online HERE

Update: Please note that the start time has been changed from 12:30pm to 11:30am.

Entries will also be taken on the day for the same price.

Results & Photos of the Karen Fenton Memorial 5k - Sun 13th Apr 2025

Even though it was evenly matched at the 3k mark, Tomas Kiely of North Cork AC would use the hills in the last two kms to take the win

There were 311 finishers in this years Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora on Sun 13th Apr 2025.

Top 3 men & women...

1. 741 Tomas Kiely m North Cork A.C. 17:10  
2. 2253 John Longan m 17:21  
3. 221 Alan O Sullivan m Eagle A.C. 18:21  
10. 2278 Maggie O'Neill f 20:11  
14. 626 Lily Manning f 20:34  
25. 229 Mairead Perez f    Eagle A.C. 22:05  

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) There are two galleries up on the Running in Cork Facebook page.

a) Album 1 b) Album 2

Maggie O'Neill closed down a substantial gap to take the win

Two races in one day! After helping pace the 2:10 group in the Great Railway Run 25k from Cork City to Carrigaline at 9:30am, Siobhan Holland was back in action again at 12:30pm at the Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora

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Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 13th April 2025

The Karen Fenton 5K Memorial Run is scheduled to take place this year on Sunday 13th of April 2025 @ 12:30pm. The location is for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig in the western part of Cork City.

Entries...You can enter online HERE

Entries will also be taken on the day for the same price.

From the organisers.....The annual Karen Fenton Memorial Run will be hosted in Ballinora, Waterfall on April 13th, 2025. 

Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 3rd March 2024

The Karen Fenton 5K Memorial Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday 3rd of March 2024 @12:30pm. The location is for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig in the western part of Cork City.

Entries...You can enter online HERE

Update: They will be taking on the day registrations from 10.30am to 12.10pm on Sunday.

From the organisers.....The annual Karen Fenton Memorial Run will be hosted in Ballinora, Waterfall on March 3rd, 2024. 

Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 23rd April 2023

The Karen Fenton 5K Memorial Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday 23rd of April 2022 @12:30pm. The location is for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig in the western part of Cork City.

Entries...You can enter online HERE

Update 22nd Apr: Online registration is now closed! Thanks to everyone who has registered and is supporting this event. We look forward to welcoming you to Ballinora on Sunday!

It's not too late for anyone else who may still wish to participate. On the day registration will be open from 10.30. Please arrive early and follow our parking and race marshal instructions.

Results of the Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 10th April 2022

A total of 279 runners took part is this year's Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig.

1 Darragh MALACHY 00:16:38 5906 M MS St Finbarrs AC
2 Andrew HOBBS 00:16:56 5717 M MS Leevale AC
3 Simon NOLAN 00:17:33 5748 M MS Bandon AC
7 Martina KIELY 00:18:07 5911 F F40 St Finbarrs AC
13 Rosaleen MACKEOWN 00:18:57 5478 F F45 Leevale AC
21 Linda O'CONNOR 00:19:57 5490 F F45 Cork Tri Club

The full results are up on the MyRunResuls website HERE

Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 10th Apr 2022

The Karen Fenton 5K Memorial Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday 10th April 2022 @12:30pm. 

The location is for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig in the western part of Cork City.

Entries...You can enter online HERE

Notice: Karen Fenton Memorial Run 5k in Ballinora - Sun 19th Apr 2020

This years Karen Fenton Memorial Run 5k is scheduled for Sunday 19th April 2020 at 12:30pm.
The location for the 5k is in Ballinora which is just to the south of Ballincollig.

Online entry... https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/KarenFentonMemorialRun

From the organisers.....The annual Karen Fenton Memorial Run will be hosted in Ballinora, Waterfall on April 19th, 2020, just over a week short of Karen’s third anniversary.

A scenic country run just a stones throw from Cork City – a perfect warm up for all the summer runs this year – suitable for all runners and walkers – competitive or just for fun –
it’s your choice!

This road race is being held in memory of Karen Fenton, who passed away from Ovarian Cancer, on the 30th of April 2017, aged 43. Karen was one of Ballinora's own and enjoyed
participating in many athletic events.

The Karen Fenton Memorial Cup and the Máire Comerford Memorial Cup will be presented to the first male and female winners. Máire was another Ballinora native, who sadly passed away, aged 39, 8 months after Karen, also from Ovarian Cancer.

Entry - Adults - €12    Kids (U16) Timed €6    Kids (U16) Untimed - Free

Entries...You can enter online HERE or on the day of the race.

Proceeds will go towards Ovarian Cancer support and research.

All those who pre-enter will be put in a draw for 2 nights B&B for 2 people in the lovely Celtic Ross Hotel in West Cork.

This race will be chip timed but all are welcome to take part, walk, jog or run, in this community event.

Race Enquiries:    info AT karenfenton DOT ie
www.facebook.com/karenfentonovariancancerfund/

Post-Race Refreshments at Ballinora GAA Hall

PRIZES
First 5 Men & Women Home – Cash Prize
Category Prizes for Top 3 Men & Women (Outside the top 5)

All participants will receive a Karen Fenton Memorial Run souvenir bracelet in support of Ovarian Cancer

Location...Ballinora is located just south-west of Cork City and to the south of Ballincollig.

It can be accessed by taking Exit 1 on the Ballincollig bypass or going via Waterfall. See the course map below.

Course.....See below...

Notice...Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 14th Apr 2019

Following a very successful inaugural event last year which attracted over 700 participants, the Karen Fenton Memorial Run is scheduled for Sunday 14th April 2019.

The location is unchanged, just to the south of Ballincollig.

From the organisers.....The second annual Karen Fenton Memorial Run will be hosted in Ballinora, Waterfall on April 14th, 2019, just two weeks short of Karen’s second anniversary.

A scenic country run just a stones throw from Cork City – a perfect warm up for all the summer runs this year – suitable for all runners and walkers – competitive or just for fun – it’s your choice!

This road race is being held in memory of Karen Fenton, who passed away from Ovarian Cancer, on the 30th of April 2017, aged 43. Karen was one of Ballinora's own and enjoyed participating in many athletic events.

The Karen Fenton Memorial Cup and the Máire Comerford Memorial Cup will be presented to the first male and female winners. Máire was another Ballinora native, who sadly passed away, aged 39, 8 months after Karen, also from Ovarian Cancer.

Entry        Adults - €12    Kids (U16) Timed €6    Kids (U16) Untimed - Free

Entries...You can enter online HERE or on the day of the race.

Proceeds will go towards Ovarian Cancer support and research.

All those who pre-enter will be put in a draw for 2 nights B&B for 2 people in the lovely Celtic Ross Hotel in West Cork.

This race will be chip timed but all are welcome to take part, walk, jog or run, in this community event.

Race Enquiries:    info AT karenfenton DOT ie
www.facebook.com/karenfentonovariancancerfund/

Post-Race Refreshments at Ballinora GAA Hall

PRIZES
First 5 Men & Women Home – Cash Prize
Category Prizes for Top 3 Men & Women (Outside the top 5)

All participants will receive a Karen Fenton Memorial Run 2019 souvenir bracelet in support of Ovarian Cancer

Location...Ballinora is located just south-west of Cork City and to the south of Ballincollig.

It can be accessed by taking Exit 1 on the Ballincollig bypass or going via Waterfall. See the course map below.

Course.....See below...

Results of the Karen Fenton Memorial 5k race... Sun 15th Apr 2018

A whopping 694 runners turned out for the inaugural Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora on Sunday the 15th of April 2018. After putting up the race notice a few weeks back, I could see that the post was getting a lot of hits but little did I suspect that the turnout would be so great.

Race numbers at the moment seem to be highly volatile with the recent Emer Casey 5k in Youghal dropping a massive 28%..the lowest number since 2010, the BHAA Gas Networks race down to its second lowest ever and now this one way up at almost 700 runners. One thing is for sure, you certainly can't take the numbers turning up at a race for granted.

1 Alan O'SHEA    00:15:48    9114    M (1)    MS (1)    Bantry AC
2 Kieran MCKEOWN    00:17:23    9201    M (2)    M40 (1)    Watergrasshill AC
3 David COMBER    00:17:36    9103    M (3)    MS (2)    Leevale AC
23 Rosaleen MACKEOWN    00:19:46    239    F (1)    F40 (1)    Leevale AC
26 Sorcha KEARNEY    00:20:05    767    F (2)    F40 (2)    St Finbarrs AC
37 Rachel CAREY    00:21:22    9108    F (3)    FS (1)

Full results HERE

Notice...Karen Fenton Memorial 5k in Ballinora - Sun 15th Apr 2018

This is a brand new 5k coming up on Sunday the 15th of April 2018 and it's just to the south of Ballincollig.

From the organisers.....The inaugural 5km Karen Fenton Memorial road race is coming up on Sunday the 15th of April 2018, at 11.30 am in Ballinora.  This is organised by the 'Karen Fenton Ovarian Cancer Fund' in association with St. Finbarr's AC.

A scenic country run just a stones throw from Cork City – a perfect warm up for all the summer runs this year – suitable for all runners and walkers – competitive or just for fun – it’s your choice!

This road race is being held in memory of Karen Fenton, who passed away from Ovarian Cancer, on the 30th of April 2017, aged 43. Karen was one of Ballinora's own and enjoyed participating in many athletic events.

ENTRY Adults - €12          Kids Timed €6          Kids Untimed - Free

Entries...You can enter online HERE or on the day of the race.

All those who pre-enter will be put in a draw for 2 nights B&B for 2 people in the lovely Celtic Ross Hotel in West Cork. 

This race will be chip timed but all are welcome to take part, walk, jog or run, in this community event.

Race Enquiries: info AT karenfenton DOT ie

Post-Race Refreshments at Ballinora GAA Hall

PRIZES First 5 Men & Women Home – Cash Prize
Category Prizes for Top 3 Men & Women (Outside the top 5)

Location...Ballinora is located just south-west of Cork City and to the south of Ballincollig.

It can be accessed by taking Exit 1 on the Ballincollig bypass or going via Waterfall. See the course map below.

Course.....See below...