Ireland · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Run Galway Bay Marathon
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Run Galway Bay Marathon follows the waterfront between the Claddagh and Salthill on closed roads and the paved promenade. Two short laps and four full laps make up the distance, so there is more than one chance to admire the view. The course is flat, with some narrow sections worth bearing in mind when passing other runners. The next race is scheduled for 2 October 2027, with entry through the organiser’s registration link. There is no official bag drop, so plan where to leave your belongings.
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
- Galway
- County
- County Galway
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved promenade
- Course profile
- Flat, according to the organiser.
- Approximate field
- About 350Finishers · 2025
Based on 353 full-marathon finishers in 2025, excluding 12 runners listed as not finishing.
How to enter Run Galway Bay Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online entry
Use the organiser-linked registration page for the 2 October 2027 edition. Check the current entry terms and availability before booking.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Two short laps and four full laps from the Claddagh through Salthill, returning along the promenade.
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
- 08:30 local time on Saturday 2 October. 2027 marathon start information
- 2026 start
- 08:30 local time. 2026 start information
- 2026 baggage
- No official bag drop; plan baggage arrangements before travelling. 2026 baggage 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.
2025 Run Galway Bay Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe full-marathon timing table publishes individual lap splits, race time, chip time and category labels. Summaries follow the published category labels and race-time order; they are not a separate prize-allocation list.
Men — overall
Cedric Portmann is first listed in this published category: race time 2:45:32, chip time 2:45:32.
View result detailsMen — Senior
Cedric Portmann is first listed in this published category: race time 2:45:32, chip time 2:45:32.
View result detailsMen — Over 40
Kieran O'Brien is first listed in this published category: race time 2:46:40, chip time 2:46:39.
View result detailsMen — Over 50
Kenny Holdsworth is first listed in this published category: race time 3:00:10, chip time 3:00:06.
View result detailsWomen — overall
Ann Marie Connell is first listed in this published category: race time 3:01:28, chip time 3:01:27.
View result detailsWomen — Over 40
Ann Marie Connell is first listed in this published category: race time 3:01:28, chip time 3:01:27.
View result detailsWomen — Senior
Michelle Needham is first listed in this published category: race time 3:13:42, chip time 3:13:41.
View result detailsWomen — Over 50
Helen Hartnett is first listed in this published category: race time 3:14:51, chip time 3:14:45.
View result detailsMen — Over 60
Ken Carey is first listed in this published category: race time 3:35:45, chip time 3:35:03.
View result detailsWomen — Over 60
Eileen Donoghue is first listed in this published category: race time 4:43:27, chip time 4:42:35.
View result detailsMen — Over 70
Jim Walsh is first listed in this published category: race time 5:29:22, chip time 5:27:47.
View result detailsWomen — Over 80
Terry Gough is first listed in this published category: race time 6:43:36, chip time 6:43:36.
View result details2024 Run Galway Bay Marathon
Full 2024 resultsThe full-marathon timing table publishes individual lap splits, race time, chip time and category labels. Summaries follow the published category labels and race-time order; they are not a separate prize-allocation list.
Men — overall
Alan Ritchie is first listed in this published category: race time 2:45:00, chip time 2:44:56.
View result detailsMen — Senior
Alan Ritchie is first listed in this published category: race time 2:45:00, chip time 2:44:56.
View result detailsMen — Over 40
Mark McGarry is first listed in this published category: race time 2:50:35, chip time 2:50:34.
View result detailsMen — Over 50
Don Ryan is first listed in this published category: race time 3:11:49, chip time 3:11:39.
View result detailsWomen — overall
Maeve Carville is first listed in this published category: race time 3:20:19, chip time 3:20:18.
View result detailsWomen — Senior
Maeve Carville is first listed in this published category: race time 3:20:19, chip time 3:20:18.
View result detailsWomen — Over 40
Eilis Lynch is first listed in this published category: race time 3:24:02, chip time 3:23:40.
View result detailsWomen — Over 50
Aidan Hogan is first listed in this published category: race time 3:29:41, chip time 3:29:30.
View result detailsMen — Over 60
Leslie Wilkinson is first listed in this published category: race time 3:50:58, chip time 3:50:41.
View result detailsWomen — Over 60
Eileen Donoghue is first listed in this published category: race time 4:16:38, chip time 4:15:50.
View result detailsMen — Over 70
Larry Rigney is first listed in this published category: race time 5:54:22, chip time 5:54:22.
View result detailsWomen — Over 80
Terry Gough is first listed in this published category: race time 6:46:49, chip time 6:46:49.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
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Common questions
When is Run Galway Bay Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 2 Oct 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Run Galway Bay Marathon?
Online entry: Use the organiser-linked registration page for the 2 October 2027 edition. Check the current entry terms and availability before booking.
Where is Run Galway Bay Marathon and how far is it?
Run Galway Bay Marathon takes place in Galway, County Galway, Ireland. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved promenade
What is the Run Galway Bay Marathon course like?
Two short laps and four full laps from the Claddagh through Salthill, returning along the promenade. Flat, according to the organiser.
How big is the field at Run Galway Bay Marathon?
The approximate field is About 350, based on Finishers for 2025. Based on 353 full-marathon finishers in 2025, excluding 12 runners listed as not finishing. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Run Galway Bay 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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