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Tralee Half Marathon

October 25, 2026 · 9:00 AMTralee, County Kerry, Ireland
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Race Day

52°F

48–55°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

525ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

1,400

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

5/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Tralee Half Marathon is the flagship road race of the Tralee Race Series, a locally organised calendar of seven events from 5K to 100K held across County Kerry every year. Run on the last Sunday of October, the 13.1-mile course starts in Tralee and heads out through Ardfert before returning along the coast through the Spa and the Kerries, mixing quiet country lanes with long stretches of seaside road. It is the most popular distance in the series and closes out the year's calendar, drawing runners who spend race weekend around Tralee's town centre, within reach of the Kerry County Museum and the Dingle Peninsula. Entry runs through EventMaster, with a discounted bundle available alongside the Tralee 10K held six weeks earlier. The course is largely flat with only gentle rolling sections, chip-timed by Timing Solutions Ireland, and includes bag drop at both start and finish.

Questions about the Tralee Half Marathon 2026

When is the Tralee Half Marathon 2026?

Sunday, October 25, 2026.

What time does the Tralee Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.

What is the Tralee Half Marathon time limit?

3.5 hours.

How do I enter the Tralee Half Marathon 2026?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via EventMaster.

What is the Tralee Half Marathon course like?

160 m of total elevation gain. It passes Ardfert village, The Spa coast road and The Kerries.

What is the weather like at the Tralee Half Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 9–13 °C (48–55 °F).

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