Connemarathon
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About the race
Connemarathon is a road running event in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, scheduled for 25 April 2027. The event offers multiple distances that use roads and local start or finish points around Maam Cross and nearby villages and lakeshores.
Distances include:
- Half marathon : starts in Leenane and finishes 13.1 miles away in Maam Cross.
- Full marathon : starts at Lough Inagh, follows the half marathon course for part of the route, and finishes in Maam Cross.
- Ultra marathon : a 39.3 mile course introduced in 2023 and retained for subsequent editions.
Race numbers are posted worldwide to participants. All entrants must complete a short form to confirm their place and to book bus seats for transfers to the start. The organiser publishes course profiles, water station locations, baggage transfer details and timetables on the event site. Weather in Connemara is noted as unpredictable; past conditions have ranged from sunshine to bitter cold. Merchandise such as T-shirts, hoodies and jackets is available through the event shop. The event is run as an ACAAATE Limited event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
