Wicklow Half Marathon & 10km

The Wicklow Half Marathon & 10km is an early-season coastal race held in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, just 40 minutes south of Dublin. Runners start along South Quay at Wicklow Harbour and follow a scenic route tracing the coastline before finishing inside the courtyard of Wicklow's historic 18th-century gaol, a distinctive finish that has earned the race its long-running nickname, the 'Gaol Break'. The half marathon (21.1 km) and 10km distances share the same start/finish area, with rolling terrain organizers describe as combining coastal beauty with a countryside challenge. The event has sold out most years since it began, drawing more than 3,500 runners and walkers to Wicklow Town for what has become a popular season-opener on the Irish road-racing calendar. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday, March 21, 2027, with the half marathon starting at 10:30am and a 3.5-hour course cut-off. Every finisher receives a bespoke Wicklow-themed medal. The race is organized by Bear Races, which also runs the Wexford and Clontarf half marathons as part of its 'Trilogy' series, and has carried different title sponsors over the years, Codling Wind Park in 2024 and 2025, Volkswagen Financial Services in 2026, while keeping its neutral event name.