Online Entry Now Open 2013 sees the 28th year of the infamous Streets of Galway Road Race. Beginning in 1986 at the tail end of the first running boom, this year, in the midst of an even bigger running boom, Galway City Harriers AC as race organisers hope to attract 2500 runners and joggers onto the streets of our city and suburbs.
The race starts at the Claddagh, home to the world famous Claddagh ring and takes in many of the sights of Galway city. In the first km the route passes the Spanish Arch, Quay St. and the Druid Theatre. Eyre Square makes for a distinctive 1km marker and not to be outdone the 2km marker is at Galway Cathedral.
The course then takes you out towards Salthill, past Pearse Stadium and then back in along Galway Bay for the last 2.5 km. If the prevailing westerly wind prevails you’ll have the wind at your back for a speedy gallop home before a sprint to the finish line at Nimmo’s pier.
Join us afterwards for the traditional cup of tea and race analysis. After that I’m afraid there’s just too many options to mention. Galway is legendary around the world for its entertainment scene, so why not combine this with the ‘Streets’ for a great night or weekend.
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