Longford Marathon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Abbott Longford Marathon
The Abbott Longford Marathon began in 2002 to mark the completion of a local runner's 100th marathon. The event has been held for more than two decades and is an established fixture in the athletics running calendar. A permit has been approved for the event, certificate number 25/602.
The program includes multiple race distances and formats:
- Streets of Longford 5K
- Longford Half Marathon
- Longford Marathon
- Marathon Team Relay
- 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon
The event is organised by runners and takes place in the middle of Ireland. The course is described as flat and passes through the three counties of Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim. Main Street Longford serves as the event location and gathering point.
There is a fundraising campaign associated with the event. The organiser presents the event under the motto "The Friendly Marathon in the Heart of Ireland." Information about entries and organiser contact is handled by the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.