Great Limerick Run

MAY
3
2026
The Regeneron Great Limerick Run is the largest mass participation running event in Ireland outside Dublin. It features a marathon, half marathon, 6-mile run, and family friendly races. The event also includes a charity fundraising option and a team competition for companies.
Sun 3 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 6 miles

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Event Overview

The Regeneron Great Limerick Run is a mass participation running event held in Limerick. In 2025, it had over 16,000 race entrants and is described as the biggest mass participation sporting event outside Dublin and the fastest growing participatory event in Ireland. A report commissioned by Limerick City Council indicated that for 49% of respondents, the event was the main reason they started physical exercise.

Event Distances

The event features multiple race distances.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 6-mile run
  • Kids Fun Run
  • Marathon Relay
  • Fittest Company Challenge

The Kids Fun Run is held on a separate day at the University of Limerick. It includes four waves with a limit of 1000 children per wave.

Additional Features

Participants can choose to fundraise for a charity during registration, which automatically creates a personal fundraising page. The Fittest Company Challenge is a competition for businesses participating in the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon Relay
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
6 mi
6 Mile