Stook 2026 – Date, Distances & Race Week Tips

Final weeks before the Stook

Plans for the Stook have closed because race day is less than 4 weeks away. If you have been training, most of the work is done. Use the final weeks to stay steady, then ease off for race day.

10km: your last longer run can be about a week before race day. Then keep race week light.

5km: your last longer run can be about a week before race day. Then keep race week light.

Race week

Keep your runs short and easy.
Nothing new on race day. Wear shoes and kit you have already run in.
Eat and drink what you are used to.
Check the start time and how to get there on the official race site.
Start at a pace you can hold. The pace calculator shows your km splits.
If you are ill or injured, get advice from a doctor or physio before you race.

Train for a later race

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FAQs.

When is the Stook?

The next Stook is Sunday 15 November 2026. It includes a 10km and a 5km.

What is the Stook?

Stook is a road race in Dungarvan, County Kilkenny, with 10km and 5km options. The next edition is Sunday 15 November 2026.

Is it too late to train for the Stook?

Dangelo plans for the Stook have closed because race day is less than 4 weeks away. If you have been running, keep your runs steady, do your last long run and ease off in race week. If you are new to the distance, pick a later race and start a free plan in the Dangelo app.