Breathtaking, Amazing, Spectacular, Friendly & Fun.
Six Reasons to do this...
It’s Fabulous
It’s famous
It’s Fun
It’s flat!
It’s friendly
It’s Charitable
Such a great race
And The Winners Are…
At Galway Bay everyone is a winner but the podium result for each race deserves a special mention. As expected Gary O’Hanlon of Clonliffe Harriers won the marathon in 2 hrs 25, with Brendan Hession of Mayo AC in second in 2 hrs 50 and Kevin Ward third in 2.55.…
Inclusion, romance, pure grit, charity and personal challenges – Run Galway Bay has it all
A runaway groom, a couple in their 80’s, a former Miss Ireland, a local Tough Mudder were just a few of the inspirational people and colourful characters who made the Run Galway Bay event last weekend such a success. Over 3,000 people took part over three distances – 10K, Half…
O’Hehirs Partners with Run Galway Bay
O’Hehirs will be at the finish line to welcome home almost 3,000 participants in the Run Galway Bay event on October 1st. They will provide a mouth-watering selection of cake slices to suit every palate, including Lemon and Blueberry Cake, Carrot and Walnut Cake, Wild Berry Crumble and their devilishly…
Check your number for Run Galway Bay 2017
You will have received your race day information already via email from our registration team. You can also check for your race number in one of the following lists. 10k Full Marathon Half Marathon Make sure you know your race number and bring a copy of your photo ID (Drivers…
Runaway Groom – Straight to the Church after Running Galway Bay!
Oliver Lowe will marry Athenry native Anita Ryan on October 1st in Galway. On the morning of the wedding, Ollie will be taking part in the Run Galway Bay event, running 10K along the bay. Immediately following the race, he will quickly shower, dress and dash to the church for his…
NEWS FLASH – Additional 200 places released
Our application to extend the road closure by an hour has been approved. This is great news as it means we can accept more participants in the 10K and Marathon which had officially sold out. A further 200 places have now been released. Book here The roads will be closed…
Double the Fun with Teams Kerr and Noah
Last year Team Kerr added such a feel good factor to Run Galway Bay as Sandra and David Kerr from Co Down completed their 7th Marathon pushing their 18 year old son Aaron in his customised race wheel chair. This year it will be double the fun as Team Kerr are…
Run a balanced race with a well adjusted spine…
Shin splints, ankle sprains, knee and/or hip pain may not be due to overuse but rather be due to a dysfunctional movement pattern due to a misalignment in the Spinal Column. Chiropractic treats the neuro-musculoskeletal system of the body. Simply put this means that chiropractic evaluates the joints, muscles and…
Couple in their 80’s will both Run Galway Bay!
Runners Kay and Joe O’Regan, both 80 years old and in tip top shape, plan to complete the half marathon at Run Galway Bay on October 1st. You never know, the couple may possibly even cross the finishing line hand in hand, as they have before. This will also mark…
Former Miss Ireland Raises Funds for Galway Autism Partnership
Former Miss Ireland and Miss Galway, Vivienne Quinn will be taking part in Run Galway Bay for a charity which is very close to her heart. Vivienne will take part in the half marathon on October 1st to raise funds and awareness for Galway Autism Partnership. Originally from Ballybanein Galway…