Western Way – Maam to Leenane
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Western Way – Maam to Leenane
This is a long-distance mountain running event on the Western Way route between Maam and Leenane in County Galway on Saturday 14 November 2026. The course covers 30 km with approximately 710 m of climb. The route is fully marked and GPS use is permitted.
The event is graded as difficulty 9 (3,3,3), indicating difficult terrain, more than 500 m of ascent, and a distance over 10 km. Mandatory kit is Level B standard and must be carried by all competitors; required items include a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with the emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or bivvy bag or equivalent. The specific kit to be carried during the race will be finalised and clearly advised at Registration on the day.
All runners need to assemble in Leenane to be transported to the start line and the finish is in Leenane. Organisers may carry out random kit checks; failure to carry required items may result in denial of entry or disqualification. Entry details were not provided with the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
