Ireland · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Limerick’s road marathon starts at Pery Square, follows city streets and the River Shannon, visits the University of Limerick area and finishes on O’Connell Street. The organiser describes it as flat, with 196 metres of elevation gain. Flat is clearly a relative term. Entry is through Eventmaster, with the individual marathon and relay booked separately. Race numbers can be posted before the deadline; otherwise, runners need to collect them at the University of Limerick before race day.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Limerick
- County
- County Limerick
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and surfaced urban paths
- Course profile
- Organiser-described flat route with 196m of published elevation gain.
- Approximate field
- Over 2,600Entries · 2026
Limerick Athletic Club reports more than 2,600 marathon entries in 2026. Entries include runners who may not have started or finished.
How to enter Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online entry
Book the individual marathon through the official Eventmaster event; the marathon relay is a separate entry.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Pery Square to O’Connell Street via city streets, the River Shannon and the University of Limerick.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 marathon start
- 09:00 local time at Pery Square. 2027 marathon start information
- 2027 bib collection
- For entries without postage: UL Arena, 1 May, 11:00–16:30. No race-day collection. 2027 bib collection information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe official timing gateway covers the 2026 event. Limerick Athletic Club’s report, whose volunteers marshalled the University of Limerick section, records more than 2,600 marathon entries; this is an entry figure, not a finisher count.
2025 Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe timing partner retains the 2025 marathon, half-marathon and six-mile results in one event gateway; select the marathon distance to view its results.
Race news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 2 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon?
Online entry: Book the individual marathon through the official Eventmaster event; the marathon relay is a separate entry.
Where is Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon and how far is it?
Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon takes place in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and surfaced urban paths
What is the Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon course like?
Pery Square to O’Connell Street via city streets, the River Shannon and the University of Limerick. Organiser-described flat route with 196m of published elevation gain.
How big is the field at Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon?
The approximate field is Over 2,600, based on Entries for 2026. Limerick Athletic Club reports more than 2,600 marathon entries in 2026. Entries include runners who may not have started or finished. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Regeneron Great Limerick Run Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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