Valentia Half and 10k
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About the race
Run Valentia offers two road races on Valentia Island starting from Knightstown, run on a coastal course with views of Dingle Bay, the Blaskets and the Skelligs. Distances include:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
Each distance is limited to 1000 participants. The half marathon has a race cutoff of 3 hours; the 10k has a race cutoff of 2 hours. Route maps are provided and the course is signposted with marshals at main junctions. Water stations are placed on the half marathon at approximately 10 km and 15 km, and at the halfway point on the 10k.
Number pickup takes place in the function room of the Royal Hotel on the day before and on race day. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in each distance. Registration closes once the stated participant limits are reached.
The description above reflects course layout, logistics and participant limits. A more detailed race brief is issued in advance of the event and additional questions can be addressed to the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
