Galway Walking Club Annual Connemara Walking Marathon 2025

09 August 2025

In its 29th year, Galway Walking Club organises their Walking Marathon and Half Marathon along the Western Way, Coillte Forest track and minor roads in Connemara.

Route Description
The Marathon is waymarked from start to finish.
42.2 km Total Ascent 554m taking about 8 - 9 hours

  • Meeting Point: Maam Community Centre, Teernakill North, Connemara, Co. Galway, H91W635.
  • Time: Meet at 7.30 am for the Full Marathon, bus departs 08.00 am. Meet at 8.45 am for the Half Marathon, bus departs at 09.30 am. Buses from Centre to Departure point.
  • Price: €50 per person which includes a meal in the Community Centre after you finish.
  • Walking boots, wet gear and sunblock, food and refillable water bottle, long distance walking stamina. No dogs allowed. Leave no trace, please.
  • Pre-Registration is required. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Mainly a flat walk, the highest point Máméan at 259 m, on green road, forest track, one third on minor roads, with spectacular views of Killary Fjord, the Maumturks and the Twelve Bens, a terrific way to experience Connemara. For further information check out our website https://galwaywalkingclub.ie/walking-marathon/ or contact jerrylalor@gmail.com

 

 

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