Road Running

Portumna Forest Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 50 km in Portumna (County Galway, Ireland)

LocationPortumna, County Galway, IrelandShow on map(53.0928° N, 8.2185° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +225 m

Portumna Forest Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Portumna, County Galway, IE focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Road Running 50 km (50 km, +225 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 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 (forestmarathon.com).

Official website
Portumna Forest Marathon in Portumna (Work: "Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3", Photo: Ticketautomat, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Eindrücke aus dem Wicklow Mountains Nationalpark3" · Photo: Ticketautomat · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 50 kmRoad Running50 km+225 m118 m - 212 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m121 m - 201 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m124 m - 164 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m127 m - 146 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
50 km
Elevation gain
+225 m D+
Elevation loss
-225 m D-
Altitude range
118 m - 212 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
50 km+225 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS53.0928° N, 8.2185° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 118 m to 212 m above sea level (+225 m D+, -225 m D-)

Peak: 212 m·at 29.5 km·Ø 0.9 %
118 m149 m181 m212 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km212 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Portumna Forest Marathon take place?

Portumna Forest Marathon takes place in Portumna, County Galway, IE (start area at coordinates 53.0928° N, 8.2185° 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 Portumna Forest Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Road Running 50 km (50 km, +225 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 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 Portumna Forest Marathon?

The main competition (Road Running 50 km over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +225 m of elevation gain and -225 m of elevation loss, ranging between 118 m and 212 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 Portumna Forest Marathon?

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