Run Galway Bay Marathon
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Run Galway Bay : event overview
Run Galway Bay takes place on October 3, 2026, in Galway City with the race village at Nimmo’s Pier, Claddagh. The event lists a field size of 5,000 participants. Distances offered on the day are:
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
Logistics and race services
Race numbers will be sent by post during the week before the event; there is no number pickup and numbers will not be posted to incomplete addresses. Safety pins are not included in the mailed pack, but safety pins will be available at the start area. There is no bag drop this year. Organizers have decided not to run pacing groups for health and safety reasons and because parts of the course are narrow.
Water stations and toilets will be available. Water station locations by race are listed as follows: 10K - at mile 3 and at the finish; Half Marathon - at miles 1, 4, 7, 10 and at the finish; Full Marathon - at miles 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 and at the finish. Public transport to Galway is encouraged. Ceannt train station and the main bus station are near Eyre Square, and there will be parking restrictions along the route while the course is closed to traffic. Race marshals, Gardaí and medical staff will be on the route; participants are asked to follow their instructions and not to wear headphones. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.