Connemara Marathon

One of Ireland's wildest road races, looping through the Connemara bogland past Maam Cross and the Maumturk mountains. Shelter is scarce, so the Atlantic weather is part of the course.

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Where it runs

Connemara Marathon course map: the route through Connemara, with the start and the finish marked.
Connemara Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

One of Ireland's wildest road races, looping through the Connemara bogland past Maam Cross and the Maumturk mountains. Shelter is scarce, so the Atlantic weather is part of the course.

Next edition
April 2027 (expected)
Elevation gain
368 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026