Athletics Ireland has announced the following selections for the inaugural European Running Championships which take place in Leuven and Brussels in Belgium on 12-13 April 2025.
The marathon starts at the Royal Palace in Brussels, the heart of Europe. An undulating course then takes you straight to Leuven. A 10km city loop is followed by a heroic finish at the Parkpoort, the exact same spot where the Road World Championships finished in 2021.
The half marathon and 10 km set off from Leuven and cross the city and wider surroundings.
2025 European Running Championships Selections:
| Athlete | Event | Coach | Club |
| James Gormley | Men’s 10km | Ben Thomas | Carmen Runners |
| Sean Tobin | Men’s 10km | Feidhlim Kelly | Clonmel AC |
| Keelan Kilrehill | Men’s 10km | Philip Finnerty | Moy Valley AC |
| Cormac Dalton | Men’s 10km | Joe Ryan | Mullingar Harriers |
| Niamh Allen | Women’s 10km | Donie Walsh / Gary Howard | Leevale |
| Shona Heaslip | Women’s 10km | Chris Jones | An Ríocht |
| Emily Haggard Kearney | Women’s 10km | Ronan Kearney | North Belfast Harriers |
| Efrem Gidey | Men’s Half Marathon | Andy Hobdell | Clonliffe Harriers |
| Ann Marie McGlynn | Women’s Half Marathon | Emmett Dunleavy | Letterkenny AC |
For the first time, the official European Championships are open to all. Runners can race where elite runners will compete for a medal. This is a unique way to experience a top sporting event as an insider. The 25 fastest athletes, both elite and amateur, will compete for the country ranking and the European Champion title.
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