Border Half Marathon
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About the race
The Border Half Marathon is scheduled for 6 December 2026 in Clonlara GAA, Co. Clare. The event offers a measured 21.1 km half marathon that runs from Clare into Limerick and returns to Clare on quiet, country roads. The course is chip timed and accurately measured, with a three hour time limit and full marshalling throughout.
Entries include a custom 2026 finisher medal, professional chip timing with instant results, water stations on course, and pacers ranging from 1:30 to 2:00. The organisers limit the field to 1,200 places and several hundred places are already taken. The event is in its ninth year.
Distances available:
- 21.1 km half marathon, accurately measured
- 6 mile race option
Additional facts: roads are quiet and fully marshalled, support is provided by marshals and water stations, and the finish is at Clonlara GAA. Entry fees listed include an early bird half marathon price and a separate fee for the 6 mile event. The organisers state the small field size is maintained to keep road marshalling tight.
The description focuses on logistics and race features rather than promotional language. It presents the course layout, provided services, participant limits, and the event's basic structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
