Griffith Avenue Mile Becomes National Championship | Dublin News

Griffith Avenue Mile is set to become Ireland’s official national one-mile road championship in 2026, crowning senior men’s and women’s champions for the first time. Held on September 20th at 3 PM in Dublin, this milestone event—back since 2019 and now backed by DCU and Dublin City Council—features elite athletes racing alongside community runners on a fast, traffic-free course. With medals for all participants and a post-race festival at DCU, it blends high-level competition with festive community spirit. Legendary runner Eamonn Coghlan, the race’s ambassador, calls it long overdue and praises Griffith Avenue as the perfect venue. Entries are open now—whether you’re a pro or just want to run, this is your chance to be part of Ireland’s biggest mile day yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/611f8347ef744f50