Road Running

Kilkenny Medieval Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Kilkenny (Leinster, Ireland)

LocationKilkenny, Leinster, IrelandShow on map(52.6542° N, 7.2522° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kilkenny Medieval Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kilkenny, Leinster, IE focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 30 km (30 km, +135 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (medievalmarathonkilkenny.ie).

Official website
Kilkenny Medieval Marathon in Kilkenny (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

Nature & Off-RoadCulture & HistoryCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m109 m - 189 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 30 kmRoad Running30 km+135 m112 m - 169 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m115 m - 155 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m118 m - 137 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
109 m - 189 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS52.6542° N, 7.2522° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 109 m to 189 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 189 m·at 25.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
109 m136 m162 m189 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km189 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kilkenny Medieval Marathon take place?

Kilkenny Medieval Marathon takes place in Kilkenny, Leinster, IE (start area at coordinates 52.6542° N, 7.2522° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Kilkenny Medieval Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 30 km (30 km, +135 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 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 Kilkenny Medieval Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 109 m and 189 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 Kilkenny Medieval Marathon?

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