Entry closed for 2012!
April 1st 2012
Maam Cross, Co Galway
Not long until April 1st!
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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 !
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I had a very slow run due to a pre race illness but didn't mind as it gave me an excuse to have even more time on the lovely course and to chat to some of my fellow participants along the way. will have to come back next year to bury the demons!
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Seriously-this has to rank as one of my top marathons(and i have done a few). Thanks for a superb and memorable day. I'll be back next year.
Bus Times
How the buses will run on the day
Buses depart from the Cathedral car park in Galway City.
BUSES FROM GALWAY
For your own comfort we would strongly advise that Participants use the bus service from Cathedral Car Park, Galway City as parking will
be limited in Oughterard. There will be no shelter while waiting for buses in Oughterard and delays should be expected.
All buses will stop at the GAA pitches in the village Of oughterard for pick up ONLY. Buses will NOT stop for pickup at Maam Cross.
Ultra Marathon
4 Buses depart Cathedral Car Park, Galway City at 7am, pick up at the GAA Pitches in Oughterard at 7.40am (be there at 7.30 to be sure of place) to reach Maam Cross for 8.00am. Ultra marathon bus departs the Station House Hotel, Clifden at 7:20am.
There will be a compulsory race briefing for Ultramarathon competitors at 8:15am in Peacocke's Hotel, Maam Cross on race morning.
At this briefing, Ultra Marathon participants can leave 3 items [total] in the drop boxes for collection during the race.
These items can be handed in at the pre race briefing. Buses leave for the Race start at 8:40am.
Full Marathon
10 Buses depart Cathedral Car Park, Galway City starting at 8:00am. Once the 10 buses are full they will leave. Latecomers will get left behind!
The first bus will depart Oughterard at 8:30am to reach race start at Lough Inagh at 9:15am. 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. There will not be a bus from Leenaun to Full Marathon Start.
Half Marathon
Buses will depart Cathedral Car Park, Galway City from 8:30am (New Time) 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
NEW TIMINGS
ULTRA MARATHON: Bus departs Clifden at 7.20am
FULL MARATHON: Buses dapart Clifden at 9.00am
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.
HALF MARATHON: Buses depart Clifden at 9.20am. These buses do not travel through Full Marathon Start Area as previous years. Half Marathon buses now travel to Leenane Via Letterfrack.
POST RACE
Competitors will be transferred by bus from Maam Cross (finish area) to Oughterard, Clifden and Galway City throughout the afternoon after the race.
