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Former Olympic Champion to take on Run Galway Bay this Saturday
This Saturday 6th October almost 5,000 runners, joggers, walkers and spectators will descend on Galway City for the annual Run Galway Bay 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon which starts and finishes at Nimmo’s Pier, The Claddagh. The popularity of the event has surpassed all expectations with the full marathon selling…
Pre Race Tips from our Partners SuperSubs
We are delighted to welcome SuperSubs as partners to Run Galway Bay, providing hot fresh soup to all finishers in the event marquee. Check out their #UsefulTips to help get you to the start line in top shape this Saturday. #Tip1: Drink more water than you usually do on Friday and don’t make the mistake…
The Irish Cross-Country Skiing Team Return to Run Galway Bay
The Irish Cross-Country Skiing will line out in the Full Marathon for the second time this year at Run Galway Bay. They will start their race at 08:15 just ahead of the Full Marathon of runners at 08:30. The team is delighted to have been invited back to Run Galway Bay…
Frank Shorter Running Legend to Run Galway Bay 10k
Frank Shorter is an American long-distance runner who is the only American to win two Olympic medals at the Marathon distance; winning gold in the1972 Summer Olympics and silver at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He is arguably the most prolific American distance runner. He has a street named after him in New York…
Team James to Run Galway Bay
James Casserly from Dublin, has cerebral palsy and juvenile arthritis, he has a positive outlook on life and is an inspiration to many people around him for numerous reasons. Three years ago James asked to Run Dublin City Marathon, this started a journey for him that has seen him inspire,…
Race Tips for Run Galway Bay
As It’s coming up to the end of your training, we at Galway City Chiropractic would like to give you some top tips for your race day. We will be there after your run, providing post-run care. If you would like to avail of our services at our clinic in Galway…
Fuel to Move – Lucozade Sport at Run Galway Bay
Run Galway Bay is undeniably one of Ireland’s most beautiful and scenic runs. While the scenery and ruggedness of the Wild Atlantic Way will keep you moving, we also need to remember the importance of fuelling, electrolysing and hydrating your run before, during and after the 6th October. Whether you’re…
Cross Country Skier Thomas Westgard Qualifies for Winter Olympics
In a first for Ireland back in October 2017, four cross country skiers took part in the Run Galway Bay Marathon on roller skies adding to the excitement and entertainment of our popular running event in Galway. The four athletes included the Norway based Winter Olympic hopeful Thomas Westgard who’s…
Race Director Ray O’ Connor taking on Marathon Des Sables Peru
He has put in the miles and the gym work along with hours of careful planning. Now Run Galway Bay Race Director, Ray O’Connor is in Peru to take part in what has been described as the ‘toughest footrace on earth’ The Marathon Des Sables Peru. Travelling through the desert,…
Run Galway Bay in 2018
Run Galway Bay 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon is set to return to the shores of Galway Bay on October 6th 2018. The largest multi-distance running event in Galway City attracted a record number of over 3,200 people to the City of the Tribes in 2017 and is expected to…