Athletics Classes in Dublin

Explore 10 Athletics classes for kids in Dublin, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

Listings on this page were last updated on 11 August 2026.

Fitness for Kids

Weekly kids fitness classes with warm-up, skills, circuits, obstacle courses and games; mixed ages and abilities from age 3; public and private sessions across Dublin and Meath including Ashbourne.

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Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club

Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club runs a juvenile athletics section for children from U9 up to U16, based in Raheny, Dublin 5. Athletics at juvenile level covers a broad range of track and field disciplines, from sprinting and middle-distance running to jumps and throws, helping children build fitness, speed and coordination while trying out different events. The juvenile section is popular enough to carry a large waiting list, so parents interested in enrolling a child are advised to get in touch early and expect some delay before a place becomes available.

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Portmarnock Athletic Club

Portmarnock Athletic Club runs a juvenile athletics section based at Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club. Athletics covers a broad mix of running, jumping and throwing events, so it suits children with different physical strengths rather than requiring one specific skill set. Being part of an athletics club gives young members the chance to train regularly, take part in club competitions and, for those who progress, compete further afield — all while building general fitness and coordination that carries over into other sports.

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Lusk Athletic Club - Little Athletics

Lusk Athletic Club's Little Athletics programme introduces children aged 6 to 9 to track and field basics, running weekly on Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm at Lusk National School, Co. Dublin. Sessions cover running, jumping and throwing skills in a supportive club environment. Children also get the chance to put their skills to the test at biannual tournaments, giving them a taste of competition alongside the regular training sessions.

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Balbriggan & District AC - Kids Training

Balbriggan & District AC runs kids' athletics training on Monday evenings at Balbriggan Sports Centre, covering both a Little Athletes group for younger children and a Juveniles group for older kids. Children who go on to compete have the option of an additional Wednesday session, giving more dedicated training time for those pursuing athletics more seriously. Athletics at club level builds a broad base of running, jumping and throwing skills, useful groundwork whether or not a child goes on to specialise in a particular event.

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Mini Athletics Dundalk Drogheda and Swords

Mini Athletics holds classes at ALSAA in Toberbunny, near Dublin Airport and Swords, one of three venues alongside Drogheda and Dundalk. Weekend sessions run on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with a parent or carer required to stay for the class. Each class combines running, jumping and throwing with imaginative themes, turning athletics fundamentals into engaging games that build gross motor skills, following instructions and making friends. It's a good idea to bring water, as little ones work up a thirst during the session. Sessions start from 11.50 euro - check current pricing and times for the ALSAA class.

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Rathfarnham WSAF Athletic Club

Rathfarnham WSAF Athletic Club provides juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running from its base on Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. The club is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory and trains outdoors, with membership running on an annual basis. Detailed age groups, training times and membership fees weren't published in the directory listing, so parents are encouraged to reach out to the club directly to confirm availability for their child.

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Cabinteely Athletic Club

Cabinteely Athletic Club offers juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running, based at Kilbogget Park on Churchview Road, Co. Dublin. Like other clubs registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, it trains outdoors and runs on an ongoing annual membership. Specific age groups, the training schedule and membership fees aren't listed on the club directory entry, so it's best to contact Cabinteely Athletic Club directly for up-to-date details before enrolling a child.

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Blackrock Athletic Club

Blackrock Athletic Club runs juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running from Carysfort Park on Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The club is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory and trains outdoors on an ongoing membership basis. Age groups, the training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the directory listing, so families should contact the club directly to check current details before joining. Children are dropped off for sessions.

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Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club (DSD)

Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club, based at Tibradden Road, Taylorsgrange, Dublin 16, is Ireland's largest athletics club and offers juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running for children from primary through secondary school age. Training takes place on the club's own 400m Mondo track and trail campus in the foothills of the Dublin mountains. Membership fees and training group times are managed through the Athletics Ireland registration portal. As of late 2025, the club has a significant waiting list for new juvenile members given the high demand.

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