National 10K Championships labelled a 'shambles' after error led to course shortfall

The results of the Phoenix Park event were declared null and void. 

A general view of runners passing the Phoenix Park Monument. File pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Athletics Ireland and host club Dublin City Harriers have apologised to participants in today’s Great Ireland Run, which incorporated the national 10km championships, after the course was found to be 1.5km short. 

The error that led to the shortfall occurred around 3km into the race, with runners misdirected by race officials and then omitting a 1.5km lap.