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SUMMARY:Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon and 10k) 2023
DESCRIPTION:Run the most scenic Half Marathon in Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way.  \nContact Us: \ninfo@halfonthehead.com \nwww.halfonthehead.com \nSocial Media: \n\n\n\nYou can keep up to date with all the latest news form the Half on the Head by following us on your favourite Social Media channel. \nRead our Race Review from RUNNERS WORLD Magazine \nFacebook – for news\, competitions and events. \nTwitter – Follow our twitter feed for the very latest news. \nBlog – Check out our  blog – packed with hints\, and tips as well as details about the Half on the Head route. \n\n\n\nCourse / Route Map: \n\n\n\nThe Half on the Head course map and elevation is outlined below. You can also view a Garmin interactive view of the proposed route. \nThe Half on the Head follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballyheigue Village right around the Kerryhead loop before ending up back at the start point. The 13.1 mile run takes you along one of the most unspoilt portions of the Wild Atlantic Way. Run beside the Shannon Estuary with views across the river mouth to the coast of Clare. Glancing back you will see the rugged Kerry coastline stretching to the town of Ballybunion. You might even catch a glimpse of the fabled Cliffs of Dooneen. Upon rounding the point of Kerryhead you will experience the magnificent panorama of Tralee Bay with Mount Brandon and the Maherees as a backdrop. Further along you have stunning views of the coastline stretching from Ballyheigue beach to Banna and Fenit with Blennerville Windmill in the distance. The first half of the course meanders gradually uphill before levelling out at the point of Kerryhead and then beginning a steeper decent back towards the village. Visit our BLOG for details on how best to tackle the route. \nThere are three water stations on the Half Marathon Route (at roughly the 3.5 mile\, 7 mile and 10 mile markers). There are two toilet stops (At the two schools by the 2 mile and 10 miles markers). \nThe 10K route follows the first 5k of the Half Marathon route. Just after the water stop It makes its way back towards Kerryhead before a descent to the cliff road and a run alongside the sea to the finish. View our 10k Route Map \nCheck out our Mile by Mile Story Map of the Route View Story Map \n \nFAQs: \n\n\nWhere do I collect my race number / register?\nRace number collection takes place at the Community Centre beside the beach car park.\nRegistration/Collection is open on Friday evening from 7:00pm – 8:30pm and on Sat morning form 8am to 9:30am.\nCheck out a map of the area on our contact us page\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I park?\nThere is ample parking at the beach car park which is beside the community centre where registration takes place.\n\n\n\n\nWhat about my T-Shirt / Medal?\nTech T-Shirts will be given to Half Marathon Participants when they collect their race number from the the Community Centre beside the beach car park. T-shirts will also be on sale at a subsidised price. All participants will receive a number with timing chip. All participants are also entitled to a free after race bar-b-q.\nMedals will be given to all finishers at the end of the race.\n\n\n\n\nCharities: Beneficiaries include:\nKerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre\nBallyheigue Athletic FC\nBallyheigue Tidy Towns\nVillage Notice Boards\nBooleenshere N.S.\nGlenderry N.S.\nUkraine \nPast Contributions were also made to:\nHistorical Walk Development\nKerry Adolescent Counselling Service (KACS)\nOpen Water Swimming Buoys\nOutdoor Gym Project\nChristmas Lights \n\n\nWhat is the Course Record?\n\nView our Hall of Fame for the Male and Female Winner Times \n\nRegister Now CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.runireland.com/events/half-on-the-head-kerryhead-half-marathon-and-10k-2023/
CATEGORIES:10K,Half Marathon
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