There was a huge turnout for the 2026 edition of the Ashling Murphy 4 Mile Road Race as up to 2,000 people gathered for the special event.
The occasion which garnered a fantastic atmosphere amongst participants was held in Tullamore on Sunday morning, May 17.
From early morning, the town was alive with energy as runners, walkers, supporters, and volunteers gathered to honour the memory and legacy of Ashling Murphy.
Read a full report on the event here: Ashling Murphy 4 mile wins for Tobin and Steede
A total of 809 participants crossed the finish line - 712 runners and 97 walkers took part in fourth edition of the annual race which has become a much-loved event on the Offaly Athletics calendar.
The event was organised by Offaly Athletics in support of the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund with sponsorship provided by Centra.
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1. Tullamore Harriers Cian Law finishing fast in 3rd place at The Annual Ashling Murphy 4 Miler.
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2. The field heads out the course during the the Annual Ashling Murphy 4 Miler.
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3. Olive and Niall Heffernan with Darren Butler Tullamore Harriers at the Annual Ashling Murphy 4 Miler.
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4. Ferbane AC members at the Annual Ashling Murphy 4 Miler.
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