Run Killarney
The Lowdown
Run Killarney is an annual half marathon and 10K held in Killarney, County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. Both races start and finish near The Gleneagle Hotel, sending runners out along Muckross Road and through the lakes, woodlands, and waterfalls of Killarney National Park. The Half Marathon starts at 8:00am, followed by the 10K at 9:30am, and about 3,000 runners take part each year. A team of eight pacers supports Half Marathon finishers chasing sub-1:40, sub-1:50, sub-2:00, and sub-2:10 times. Entries have sold out in recent years, and there is no race-day or late registration; a 7% booking fee applies on top of the standard entry price.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
The Gleneagle Hotel - start and finish for both races
Killarney National Park - route passes lakes, woodlands, and waterfalls
Muckross Road - the course heads out along this road from Killarney town
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
IE
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 on race day
Required Documents
- None published beyond standard race pack collection (photo ID typically requested for on-site collection at comparable Irish road races)
Entry Methods
- Online entry via eventmaster.ie
- No race-day or late registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once payment is received and entry is accepted
Approximately 3,000 participants take part each year
8 pacers support Half Marathon target times of sub-1:40, sub-1:50, sub-2:00, and sub-2:10
Sister events run by the same organizer include Run Kilkee and the Dingle Marathon
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