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  • This was my first ultra and I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. Myself and 18 friends from Nidd Valley Road Runners came from Harrogate to run the marathon and all agree how great it was, we're all still buzzing from it.

  • The race itself was great and thank god for the weather, thanks to ray and the organisation team too. I really enjoyed it and will be back next year. The soup after the race was lovely. It was like a meal in itself.

  • On a personal note, was my 1st ever race/half marathon, started training in Jan 07 for this, am now addicted, absolutely loved the day, great atmosphere, well done to all !

  • Ray and team, Thanks for a fantastic event once again on Sunday. The organisation was super once again and you even managed to arrange the first real sunny day of the year for us!

  • I really must be one of the early ones in the long queue of congratulation emails you will get. To all involved in the organisation of this race THANK YOU. Can I enter yet for next year????????

Bus Times for the Connemarathon

How the buses will run on the day

Buses depart from the Cathedral car park in Galway City. They will also pick up anybody who is staying at the Westwood House Hotel in Dangan.

Ultra Marathon

2 Buses depart Galway at 7am to reach Oughterard for 7.30am.
There will be a compulsory race briefing for Ultramarathon competitors at 8.00am in the Gateway Hotel, Oughterard on race morning and at 6.00pm on Saturday 5th in Clifden. You may place up to 3 items at any of the Ultra Aid Stations. These items can be handed in at the pre race briefing. Buses leave for the Race start at 8.30am.

Full Marathon

10 Buses depart Cathedral car park starting at 7.30am.
The first bus will depart Oughterard at 8.15am to reach race start at Lough Inagh at 9.00am. All Walkers should use this Bus to reach race start on time.
Last Bus will leave Oughterard at 9.15am to reach race start at Lough Inagh at 10.00am.

Half Marathon

Buses will depart Cathedral car park at 8.00am to 9.00am.
Buses will depart Oughterard from 9:15am to 10.15am to reach race start at Leenaun before 11.00am. Walkers should be on board the first Bus.

Buses from Clifden

Buses for all races depart Clifden from 9.00am to 9.30am.
Ultra marathon bus departs Clifden at 8.00am. Ultra marathoners items for the finish area can be dropped off at Maam Cross on the way to race start.
Full Marathon Walkers staying in the Clifden area must contact The Station House Hotel to make separate arrangements to get to race start on time.

Post Race

Competitors will be transferred by bus from Maam Cross (finish area) immediately to Oughterard and Clifden where they avail of post-race refreshments before returning on the bus from Oughterard to Galway city.