The second leg of the Athletics Ireland Race Series delivered a thrilling morning of championship action in Phoenix Park, as Jake O\u2019Regan (St. John\u2019s A.C.) and Heather Murphy (St. Michael\u2019s A.C.) stormed to victory in the National 5 Mile (June 21st).<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Race: O\u2019Regan Claims Gold as Ennis Track Secure Team Title<\/p>\n
Jake O\u2019Regan produced a commanding performance to claim his first National 5 Mile title, crossing in a winning time of 24:27. The St. John\u2019s A.C. athlete adds this crown to previous national successes over 10K (2023) and the half marathon (2025).<\/p>\n
O\u2019Regan and Ennis Track\u2019s Dylan Casey ran stride for stride through the early and middle stages, with little separating the pair approaching the 4-mile mark. However, a decisive surge from O\u2019Regan heading into the final mile proved to be the winning move as he pulled clear in the closing stages.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the race, O\u2019Regan said: \u201cDelighted with the win, it was tough out there. I\u2019d say if it was a couple of hours later it might have been even more difficult in the heat, but it\u2019s great to get the weather for it. There\u2019s a tricky hill at 4K and Dylan opened a small gap there, but thankfully I was able to reel it back in, put the head down, and with a mile to go I never looked back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his national title, he added: \u201cIt\u2019s great to pick up these titles. You\u2019ll look back on them in years to come with your family, so it means a lot. Training has been going well and it\u2019s full steam ahead now for the Irish Runner 10 Mile next month as we build towards the Dublin Marathon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Casey (Ennis Track A.C.) followed in second place in 24:38, with Gerry Forde (Kilkenny City Harriers A.C.) completing the podium in 24:48.<\/p>\n
Ennis Track secured the senior men\u2019s team title thanks to performances from Liam Naughton (24:54), Padraig Nugent (25:44), and Jamie Kelly (27:08), backing up Casey\u2019s runner-up finish.<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Race: Murphy Adds National 5 Mile Crown<\/p>\n
Heather Murphy continued her impressive season with a second national title of 2026, adding the 5 Mile crown to her National Half Marathon victory secured in Cork last month. The St. Michael\u2019s A.C. athlete was assertive from the start and never relinquished control, crossing the line in 27:24.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the race, the 22-year-old said: \u201cI\u2019m very happy with how it went. The goal was to win, so I\u2019m delighted I came out and did it. The incline coming up Chesterfield was tough in the heat, but I kept my head down and told myself to keep working. I\u2019m hoping to come back for the National 10 Mile next month, and we\u2019ll see how the rest of the season goes from there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Murphy was followed home by Nakita Burke (Letterkenny A.C.) in 27:44, while Fiona Roche (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) took third in 28:47.<\/p>\n
Roche\u2019s performance anchored Raheny Shamrock A.C. to the senior women\u2019s team title, supported by Annette Kealy (31:25) and Molly Rickard (32:47), with the trio finishing well clear of their nearest challengers.<\/p>\n
Senior Team Results<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Teams<\/p>\n
Ennis Track A.C. \u2013 1:42:24Clonliffe Harriers A.C. \u2013 1:47:42Raheny Shamrock A.C. \u2013 1:50:09<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Teams<\/p>\n
Raheny Shamrock A.C. \u2013 1:32:59Tullamore Harriers A.C. \u2013 1:42:06Brothers Pearse A.C. \u2013 1:42:27<\/p>\n
Selected Individual Results<\/p>\n
Men<\/p>\n
Jake O\u2019Regan (St. John\u2019s A.C.) \u2013 24:27Dylan Casey (Ennis Track A.C.) \u2013 24:38Gerry Forde (Kilkenny City Harriers A.C.) \u2013 24:48<\/p>\n
Women<\/p>\n
Heather Murphy (St. Michael\u2019s A.C.) \u2013 27:24Nakita Burke (Letterkenny A.C.) \u2013 27:44Fiona Roche (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) \u2013 28:47<\/p>\n
Full Provisional Results<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s Next?<\/p>\n