Full Marathon
Download: Full Marathon Route Map
Participants must be over 16 years of age.
Chip Timing at midpoint on route.
Leaving the village of Ballyvaughan, after 1 mile take a right up Newtown Castle road, passing the Burren College of Art, turn left and follow on to Glenfort, passing Rathbourney Church to Poulacapple where we take a left and leave the green road.
There we take a sharp left, followed by a right, and climb up the scenic Caher Valley trail. See the "Ould Sheebeen" and enjoy the beautiful Burren along the way. As Fanore comes into sight you will also have panoramic views of the Aran Islands and the South Galway coastline. Down to Fanore and take a right at O'Donoghue's Pub and head for Ballyvaughan passing the renowned Fanore beach on your left. Leaving the main road and taking the last trail over Blackhead descending at Gleninagh overlooking the Castle. Joining back onto the
Congratulations 26.2 miles completed.