IE

City Runs & Local Calendar

Running Calendar Races in Galway: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails

12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 19 races in Races in Galway with course maps and elevation profiles.

Filter matching events in searchView on interactive map
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions19Races & courses
Distances10 - 93 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+418 m D+Course elevation profile

Selected Events

Featured Events & Highlights

View all 12 events

Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

Map view

May 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
May 14, 2027MTC OllipheistGalway, Connacht, IE
Road Running
93 km
May 2, 2027Great Limerick RunLimerick, County Limerick, IE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
May 2, 2027Dublin City Half MarathonDublin, County Dublin, IE
Road Running
21.1 km
May 7, 2027MTC PookaSchull, Munster, IE
Road Running
61 km
May 8, 2027MTC LeprechaunGlengarriff, Munster, IE
Road Running
69 km
May 9, 2027MTC MachaKillarney, Kerry, IE
Road Running
76 km
May 10, 2027MTC ShamrockBallybunion, Munster, IE
Road Running
80 km
May 11, 2027MTC BANSHEELimerick, County Limerick, IE
Road Running
71 km
May 12, 2027MTC DullahanSpanish Point, Munster, IE
Road Running
74 km
May 13, 2027MTC ENBARRBallyvaghan, Munster, IE
Road Running
58 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedRun Galway Bay Marathon & Half MarathonGalway, Connacht, IE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km

April 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Apr 25, 2027Connemara MarathonMaam Cross, Connacht, IE
Road Running
63 km42.2 km21.1 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The host city of Races in Galway (County Galway, Galway, Ireland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 19 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Key host locations include Galway, Maam Cross, Limerick, and Dublin. Notable events in the selection include MTC Ollipheist, Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon, and Connemara Marathon.

Race distances span from 10 km to 93 km, reaching up to +418 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Galway includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Races in Galway?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 19 individual races in Races in Galway. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include MTC Ollipheist, Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon, and Connemara Marathon.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Galway?

Events in Races in Galway focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 10 km entry-level races up to 93 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Galway, Maam Cross, Limerick, and Dublin.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Galway?

The most selective courses in Races in Galway climb up to +418 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Galway?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

Popular Running Regions & Spots

County Galway