All events completely sold out
Run Galway Bay, the hugely popular multi-distance running event on the shores of Galway Bay taking place this year on October 5th is one of the most iconic running races Ireland. Participants signing up to the event can choose from a flat, fast and friendly; Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k…
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…
Check out our #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 of leaving it too late to hydrate. Often we see people drinking a lot of water just before the…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
