Run Galway Bay Marathon
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About the race
Run Galway Bay is a city road race held in Galway at Nimmo’s Pier, Claddagh on October 2, 2027. The event offers three distances:
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
The course runs along Galway Bay and is described as flat. Race administration will post race numbers to competitors during the week before the event; there is no number pickup. Safety pins are not included in the mailed race packs, but a supply will be available at the start area. There will be no bag drop for this edition, and pacer groups will not be provided.
Water stations and toilets are available on course and at the finish. Water station placement:
- 10K: mile 3 and finish
- Half Marathon: miles 1, 4, 7, 10 and finish
- Full Marathon: miles 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 and finish
Organisers advise arriving by foot or public transport where possible. Public transport options include buses and trains to Galway city and local city bus services; parking in Galway is metered with several car parks near the start. Safety instructions from race marshals, Gardaí and medical staff should be followed, and runners are asked not to wear headphones for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
