About Us
Kilkenny parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:30am in Castle Park, Kilkenny. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan.
It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!
Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in Café Nostalgia in Kilkenny Castle Kitchen on wet cold winter days and outside in good weather - please come and join us! Maybe swap stories about your run that day, chat to other runners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an important part of this new running community.
So whether you are a complete novice looking to get yourself started on your own "running journey" or a seasoned athlete wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us.
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership Ltd: KRSP is committed to promoting healthy living and personal development through recreational and sporting activity within all age groups and throughout the whole community of Kilkenny City and County.
HSE: The evidence base for promoting an active lifestyle for well-being is well documented. Mass participation & community events are being heralded for their potential to get people started and help those who have committed to the change to stay moving. Through the HSE’s Get Ireland Active initiative we are a proud supporter of parkrun and firmly believe that such an event will serve as a fantastic enhancement to the community of Kilkenny.
Office of Public Works: The Office of Public Works is delighted to host 'Kilkenny parkrun' at Kilkenny Castle Park - a FREE weekly 5k event for all standards - which will launch on Saturday 13th September and continue every Saturday morning at 9:30am. Do come along and enjoy a 5k in this beautiful picturesque setting.
Kilkenny County Council:
85% of the funds you donate will go towards improving your parkrun and the remaining 15% will be deposited in the parkrun "NEW EVENTS" fund. Your donation could be used for the anniversary event, the annual prize giving, replacing worn equipment or for improving your parkrun. parkrun is completely open about all donations. All donations to this event (and withdrawals that the event teams makes) will be published below. You can also view all donations in this country here
parkrun Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation.
Donations
| Donation Date | Name | Recipient | Donation | Contribution to Event | Contribution to New Event Fund | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 | JD Flynn | Kilkenny | €270.00 | €270.00 | €0.00 | |
| 2019-01-04 | Paula Lawler | Kilkenny | €200.00 | €200.00 | €0.00 | |
| 2018-02-15 | Paula Lawler | Kilkenny | €200.00 | €200.00 | €0.00 | From KRSP-Yulefest with much thanks for stewarding support at the festival's hugely successful Medieval Mile Run. Seamus & Paula |
| 2018-02-01 | JD Flynn | Kilkenny | €255.00 | €255.00 | €0.00 | Social night hosted by Kytelers Inn |
| 2017-10-14 | Grainne Kelly | Kilkenny | €45.00 | €45.00 | €0.00 | |
| 2017-09-30 | Graham Bourne | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €20.00 | €0.00 | Kilkenny Parkrun |
| 2017-03-26 | Grainne Kelly | Kilkenny | €380.00 | €380.00 | €0.00 | |
| 2017-02-10 | John Molloy | Kilkenny | €50.00 | €50.00 | €0.00 | for defibilator |
| 2017-02-10 | Grainne Kelly | Kilkenny | €1180.00 | €1180.00 | €0.00 | Funds for Kilkenny parkrun Defibrillator raised from social night 27/02/16 Thanks all |
| 2017-01-26 | Marie Slattery | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | For Kilkenny Parkrun defibrillator fund |
| 2017-01-13 | david wilson | Kilkenny | €50.00 | €42.50 | €7.50 | |
| 2016-09-27 | Grainne Kelly | Kilkenny | €60.00 | €51.00 | €9.00 | |
| 2016-09-13 | Graham Bourne | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | Kilkenny Parkrun |
| 2016-09-13 | LILLIAN KAVANAGH | Kilkenny | €40.00 | €34.00 | €6.00 | parkrun kilkenny |
| 2015-12-21 | Ian Comerford | Kilkenny | €50.00 | €42.50 | €7.50 | Kilkenny parkrun |
| 2015-10-17 | Declan Walshe | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | |
| 2015-10-17 | John Molloy | Kilkenny | €50.00 | €42.50 | €7.50 | Parkrun Kilkenny |
| 2015-10-16 | threesixty | Kilkenny | €100.00 | €85.00 | €15.00 | |
| 2015-10-16 | Michael Hanlon | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | For Kilkenny parkrun |
| 2015-10-16 | Howard Triggs | Kilkenny | €58.82 | €50.00 | €8.82 | |
| 2015-10-16 | Graham Bourne | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | Kilkenny Parkrun |
| 2015-04-15 | Grainne Kelly | Kilkenny | €50.00 | €42.50 | €7.50 | |
| 2015-03-21 | Colm Kenneally | Kilkenny | €20.00 | €17.00 | €3.00 | Kilkenny Parkrun |
| 2015-03-21 | Howard Triggs | Kilkenny | €117.65 | €100.00 | €17.65 | Towards the purchase of scanner for Kilkenny Park Run |
Withdrawals
| Withdrawal Date | Event | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-21 | Kilkenny | €144.00 | purchase additional scanner |
| 2015-10-23 | Kilkenny | €110.00 | Anniversary expenses |
| 2016-10-24 | Kilkenny | €74.00 | Anniversary costs, cake etc |
| 2017-02-13 | Kilkenny | €1009.99 | purchase AED |
| 2017-02-14 | Kilkenny | €51.70 | New megaphone |
| 2017-03-28 | Kilkenny | €400.00 | CPR & AED training |
| 2017-10-14 | Kilkenny | €110.00 | Birthday cakes |
| 2017-12-08 | Kilkenny | €3.50 | postage stopwatch |
| 2018-06-04 | Kilkenny | €37.00 | Batteries walky talky and watch |
| 2018-06-18 | Kilkenny | €234.98 | New camera |
| 2018-06-28 | Kilkenny | €39.98 | Camera case and camera card |
| 2018-09-09 | Kilkenny | €81.60 | Anniversary expenses |
| 2018-11-12 | Kilkenny | €189.30 | Selfie frame and Anniversary costs |