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Inishbofin Half Marathon & 10k 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
This unique event in aid of Down Syndrome Galway takes place on beautiful Inishbofin Island, situated on Connemara’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way. The island is steeped in history, and is renowned for its traditional music and unspoilt sandy beaches.
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Inishbofin Half Marathon & 10k will take place on Saturday 10th May 2025. Whether you’re a serious runner looking for a new challenge, or a rookie looking to run, jog or walk on quiet roads, the route offers a mix of flat and inclined terrain, meandering through fine scenery, with spectacular views of the beautiful Connemara mountains. Your registration also includes return ferry ticket and post- race BBQ with live music.

Enjoy a weekend of island hospitality, whilst raising vital funds for Down Syndrome Ireland, Galway Branch.

Registration fee includes:

Early bird price €60 until end of January (full price €80)
Return ferry crossing
Entry to Half Marathon/10k on Saturday 10th May, 10am
Sponsorship pack & tech race tee shirt
Snack & water stops during event
Light refreshments provided after race
BBQ with live music at 7pm on Saturday evening

As this is a charity event, we require all race participants to raise a minimum of €100 sponsorship for Down Syndrome Galway. This charity provides vital services to over 100 children and adults in Galway city and county, and receives no government funding. this year we are also supporting 2 local causes, Inishbofin Playground Fundraiser and MADRA dog rescue.

Itinerary

FRIDAY

Ferry departs Cleggan at 11.30am, 2pm, 7.30pm (this is included in your registration fee)

SATURDAY

8 am special early morning boat leaves Cleggan (MUST be pre booked, €20 supplement)
Half Marathon 9.15am – meet at Community Centre for pre- race briefing, collect race numbers and hand in sponsorship/donations. 10am- Half Marathon commences (snacks & water stops during event)
10K 10.15am meet at community centre for pre-race briefing, collect race numbers and hand in sponsorship. 11am- 10K commences (snacks & water stops during event)
Post event refreshment at Inishbofin community centre.
7pm Barbeque with live music at the Dolphin Hotel

SUNDAY

Ferry departs Inishbofin at 10am, 1pm and 5pm (this is included in your registration fee)

NOTE: Ferry ticket and BBQ are included in your race registration. If you wish to avail of the SPECIAL early Saturday morning boat you MUST pre-book this on- line

Non participants are welcome to attend the Saturday night event, tickets cost €25 – participants can book these for their friends through their njuko booking.

For participants wishing to depart Inishbofin on Saturday evening, the ferry leaves at 5pm

Accommodation
Participants must book their own accommodation. Please visit the Inishbofin website for a full list of hotels, B&Bs, self-catering cottages and hostel options. http://www.inishbofin.com

Transport
To get to Inishbofin…take the ferry from Cleggan in Northwest Connemara, on the Clifden to Westport stretch of the N59. Eircode H91 TC6C

Citylink buses meet the ferry in Cleggan http://www.citylink.ie/

Inishbofin Ferry
The timetable for the Island Discovery ferry can be viewed at http://www.inishbofinislanddiscovery.com/

NB: You must leave your car at Cleggan, foot passengers only on the ferry. There is some road side parking available and several carparks charging €3 per day.

For more information visit www.downsyndromegalway.ie
For information on beautiful Inishbofin visit www.inishbofin.com
Telephone enquiries to Pat Coyne – 0872850812

Forest Marathon 2025
2025-06-07 07:00 - 17:00
The Portumna Forest Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & Ultra on 7 June 2025 in County Galway has a unique course with a distance for everyone.
The distances are run over a flat 5K loop within the Portumna Forest Park, with extra distance added for the half marathon and full marathon. The course is run on tarmac roads and forest paths that are solid, compacted, even gravel.
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Medieval Marathon 2025
2025-09-13 08:30 - 17:00
Kilkenny prepares for battle!

Kilkenny provides the historic backdrop for Ireland’s 5th Medieval Marathon. On the 13th of September 2025, participants will set off from Ormonde Street (beside the Ormonde Hotel) for the Marathon, 30K, and Half Marathon, and the 10K will start at St Francis Bridge (the new bridge). The route will take in some of the most historic sites in the medieval city before winding out the country roads, making its way back to Kilkenny to finish in front of Butler Gallery in the heart of the city. All finishers will be rewarded with a bespoke medal and technical t-shirt to celebrate the battle victory!

Early Bird Price available until November 30th
Use code – IAMINFOR25 for 15% off
Distances and Start Times:
Full Marathon: 8:30am
30K 8:50am
Half Marathon: 9:20am
10K: 10am

Email:
medievalmarathon@gmail.com
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Run Galway Bay 2025
2025-10-04 08:30 - 17:00
Run Galway Bay 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon on 4 October 2025 is the largest multi-distance running event in Galway City.
The flat course takes in the fabulous coastline of Galway Bay from The Claddagh to Salthill, Blackrock and back to The Claddagh. The scenery is breathtaking with spectacular views of the Clare mountains across Galway Bay and the wild Atlantic Ocean.
The race starts and finishes alongside the famous Claddagh Quay on the edge of Galway City.
Distances/Events
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon

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