Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km with up to 80 m D+ in Galway (Connacht, Ireland)

Location

Galway, Connacht, IrelandShow on map(53.2590° N, 9.0805° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +80 m

Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Galway, Connacht, IE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km) (42.2 km, +80 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km) (21.1 km, +40 m D+), and 10 km Road Race (10 km, +20 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 (rungalwaybay.com).

Official website

Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon in Galway (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

City Run Seaside & Coast

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon (42.2 km)	Road Running	42.2 km	+80 m	8 m - 42 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon (21.1 km)	Road Running	21.1 km	+40 m	11 m - 28 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 km Road Race	Road Running	10 km	+20 m	14 m - 22 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+80 m D+

Elevation loss

-80 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 42 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.4 % / 0.7 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+80 m D+Peak 42 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 42 m above sea level (+80 m D+, -80 m D-)

Peak: 42 m·at 26.5 km·Ø 0.4 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon take place?

Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Galway, Connacht, IE (start area at coordinates 53.259° N, 9.0805° 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 Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km) (42.2 km, +80 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km) (21.1 km, +40 m D+), and 10 km Road Race (10 km, +20 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon (42.2 km) over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +80 m of elevation gain and -80 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 42 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 Run Galway Bay Marathon & Half Marathon?

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