Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Great Limerick Run

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km with up to 196 m D+ in Limerick (County Limerick, Ireland)

LocationLimerick, County Limerick, IrelandShow on map(52.6638° N, 8.6267° W)
Date & StatusMay 2, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +196 m

Great Limerick Run is an endurance sporting event in Limerick, County Limerick, IE focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Relay, Culture & History, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +196 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +196 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +94 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatlimerickrun.com).

Official website
Great Limerick Run in Limerick (Work: "Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark4", Photo: Ticketautomat, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark4" · Photo: Ticketautomat · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunRelayCulture & HistorySeaside & Coast

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+196 m8 m - 90 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+196 m11 m - 93 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+94 m14 m - 53 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m17 m - 36 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+196 m D+
Elevation loss
-196 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 90 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+196 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS52.6638° N, 8.6267° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 90 m above sea level (+196 m D+, -196 m D-)

Peak: 90 m·at 30.5 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m63 m90 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km90 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Limerick Run take place?

Great Limerick Run takes place in Limerick, County Limerick, IE (start area at coordinates 52.6638° N, 8.6267° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Great Limerick Run?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +196 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +196 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +94 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Limerick Run?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +196 m of elevation gain and -196 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 90 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Great Limerick Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatlimerickrun.com).