Run Galway Bay Marathon

Run Galway Bay is a seaside running festival in Galway City, centered at Nimmo’s Pier in Claddagh. It offers three distances: 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon, drawing around 5,000 participants. The course runs along the magnificent Galway Bay; it's described as flat, fast, and fun, with a supportive atmosphere.

Notable features for 2025 include no bag drop, no pacers, and race numbers mailed ahead of the event; water stations are spaced by distance, with refill stations to cut waste and paper cups recycled. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport; the course is closed to traffic on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.