Blarney Stone Mad Half Marathon
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Blarney Stone Mad Half Marathon 2027
The event is a certified half marathon (permit cert. no. 26/458) held in Blarney, starting and finishing at Blarney GAA Club. The course passes through Blarney Village, continues along Waterloo Road for an out-and-back section to the Rathduff Cross turn-point with views of the River Martin valley, then returns via Blarney Secondary School toward the clubhouse finish.
Distances
- Half marathon
Key participant rules and services: entry fee is €40 plus a registration fee; minimum age on race day is 18; participants must be able to complete the course in under 3 hours. The entry is non-refundable but transferable between 1 January and 20 February. The course is officially measured, uses chip timing, and holds an Athletics Ireland race licence. All finishers receive a medal and a mug; a T-shirt is available for an additional cost. Prizes are awarded to overall winners and in age categories. A race briefing with practical information such as parking and race numbers will be sent to registered athletes before the event.
The route and race logistics are organized around Blarney Village and local roads, with the start and finish located at the GAA clubhouse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
