Ireland · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Abbott Longford Marathon
Longford, County Longford, Ireland
Longford’s road marathon starts and finishes in the town centre, with a rural circuit through the surrounding countryside. Its established route is a flat single loop from Main Street, passing through Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim. Check the latest course map when planning the race, as routes can change between editions. The wider programme includes shorter distances, a relay and an ultra. Individual marathon results can be searched by year and age category, with both finish and chip times shown.
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
- Longford
- County
- County Longford
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat, according to the AIMS race profile.
- Approximate field
- About 300Finishers · 2026
Based on 287 finishers in the organiser’s 2026 full-marathon results.
How to enter Abbott Longford Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Official registration
The 2027 full marathon is listed for 29 August. Online ticket sales are scheduled to open on 30 October 2026; check Eventmaster for availability.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Town-centre start and finish with a rural road circuit; use the latest official map for current routing.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Published start arrangements
- The 2026 FAQ lists marathon runners at 09:00 and marathon walkers at 07:00 local time. Published start arrangements 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 Abbott Longford Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 2026 full-marathon table lists Sean Hehir first overall and Adele Walsh first in the women’s filter. Populated published gender and age filters are summarised below using finish time, with chip time shown separately.
Men — overall
Sean Hehir is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:36:35, chip time 02:36:33.
View result detailsMen — Over 35
Steven Mac Sweeney is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:53:25, chip time 02:53:21.
View result detailsMen — Over 40
Sean Hehir is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:36:35, chip time 02:36:33.
View result detailsMen — Over 45
Tomek Dykiel is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:15:03, chip time 03:14:58.
View result detailsMen — Over 50
Chris Denton is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:39:03, chip time 02:39:00.
View result detailsMen — Over 55
Stephen Mc Laughlin is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:57:14, chip time 02:57:12.
View result detailsMen — Over 60
Gabriel Mc Goldrick is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:33:45, chip time 03:33:36.
View result detailsMen — Over 65
Billy Byrne is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:23:48, chip time 03:23:42.
View result detailsMen — Over 70
Sam Cochrane is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:53:50, chip time 03:53:41.
View result detailsWomen — overall
Adele Walsh is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:56:19, chip time 02:56:14.
View result detailsWomen — Over 35
Kingda Bamrounsavath is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:34:16, chip time 03:33:27.
View result detailsWomen — Over 40
Sorcha Casey is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 04:00:38, chip time 04:00:16.
View result detailsWomen — Over 45
Marcela Laziciusova is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:22:34, chip time 03:22:29.
View result detailsWomen — Over 50
Adele Walsh is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 02:56:19, chip time 02:56:14.
View result detailsWomen — Over 55
Sarah Benton is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 03:11:29, chip time 03:11:22.
View result detailsWomen — Over 60
Rosarii Dunne is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 04:01:33, chip time 04:00:58.
View result detailsWomen — Over 65
Fiona Bishop is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 04:51:39, chip time 04:51:32.
View result detailsWomen — Over 70
Mary Jennings is first in the organiser’s published category filter: finish time 05:36:42, chip time 05:36:28.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
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Common questions
When is Abbott Longford Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 29 Aug 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Abbott Longford Marathon?
Official registration: The 2027 full marathon is listed for 29 August. Online ticket sales are scheduled to open on 30 October 2026; check Eventmaster for availability.
Where is Abbott Longford Marathon and how far is it?
Abbott Longford Marathon takes place in Longford, County Longford, Ireland. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Abbott Longford Marathon course like?
Town-centre start and finish with a rural road circuit; use the latest official map for current routing. Flat, according to the AIMS race profile.
How big is the field at Abbott Longford Marathon?
The approximate field is About 300, based on Finishers for 2026. Based on 287 finishers in the organiser’s 2026 full-marathon results. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Abbott Longford 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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