Galway Walking Club Marathon & Half Marathon - 8th August 2026

Our Walking Marathon takes place in some of the most scenic places in Connemara!The meeting point for registration and bus collection is at Maam Community Centre and the route is from Killary to Maam Valley mostly along the Western Way. It is mainly a flat walk, the highest point being Maumean at 259 meters, and while about one-third of the walk is on the road the route is chiefly on green road or forest track.There are spectacular views of Killary Fjord, the Maumturks and the Twelve Bens along the route and the walk is a terrific way to experience this part of the country.

Details:

• Date: Saturday 8th August 2026
• Meeting Point: Maam Community, Teernakill North in Connemara, Co. Galway. H91 W635
• Time: Full Marathon 7.30am . Bus Departure 08.00am
• Time : Half Marathon 08.45am. Bus Departure at 9.30am
• Open to: Everyone over the age of 18
• Price: €50 per person which includes a hot meal after you finish at the Community Centre and a donation is made to Galway Mountain Rescue
• Registration: Pre-Registration is required. Click here to register on Eventbrite, a secure way to pay.
• Walking Boots are essentail

Further Information:

The Deadline for registration is Tuesday the 4th August.

Walkers will be taken by bus to the start of the walk.

All participants should bring a packed lunch and water and have walking boots and rainwear. Runners for the road sections is also an option. Water refills is available at check points. For safety reasons please let those manning the nearest checkpoint know if you wish to drop out at any stage of the walk and transport will be arranged back to the centre.

CHECKPOINT 5 WILL BE OUR CUT OFF AT 5.00 P .M. SHARP

NO DOGS ALLOWED

For any further details on the marathon please visit our website at https://galwaywalkingclub.ie/walking-marathon/ or contact:Jerry Lalor the Marathon Coordinator at jerrylalor@gmail.com or phone 0872153689.

Registration for the event closes on Tuesday August 4th.

We would appreciate responses from those intending to participate by that date in order to be able to guarantee a seat on the bus taking walkers to the walk start.We look forward to hearing from you and hope you enjoy your day with us.– Galway Walking Club Committee 2026