Run The Wild Atlantic Way The Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon is becoming one of Ireland’s Iconic road marathons, running entirely along the Wild Atlantic Way on the South West Coast of Donegal. Over 30 countries registered for the 2022 event. This event gains lots of International attention as the running …
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Run The Wild Atlantic Way
The Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon is becoming one of Ireland’s Iconic road marathons, running entirely along the Wild Atlantic Way on the South West Coast of Donegal. Over 30 countries registered for the 2022 event. This event gains lots of International attention as the running route is on Ireland’s most scenic roads, and with Donegal being extremely popular as a holiday destination.
The course consists of a Full Marathon (26.2 miles) from Killybegs to Glencolmcille, and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) based in the Glencolmcille area. The course is spectacular and one of the most scenic courses in Ireland. The entire South West embraces the event, and everyone from participants to spectators get to ‘Experience’ Donegal at it’s best, and see why it got voted the ‘Coolest place on the planet’ in 2017 by National Geographic.
Full Marathon
The Marathon starts in Killybegs Ireland’s largest fishing port, with a backdrop of the sea and Ireland’s largest fishing fleet. The course passes Fintra beach running adjacent to the coast approaching Largy, onto the coast road, past Shawly beach, with fabulous views toward Muckross Head, and Muckross beach. Participants will run through the quaint village of Kilcar, along the coast road to Carrick with the backdrop of Sliabh Liag across Teelin bay.
The course follows the countryside to reach Malin More village and proceed along the spectacular coastline through Malin Beag village to the turnaround at World famous Silver Strand beach 8km from home. Back along the coast to reach Malin More, and the awe inspiring view of Glen Head and the final downhill to the finish at Glencolmcille Folk Village. The marathon course is challenging with coastal roads but the experience and reward will make it all worthwhile,
Half Marathon
The Half starts in Glencolmcille village and begins with a loop around the country roads and Glen village. The race will then proceed past the Folk Village (finish line) and do an out and back on the coast road. The race will climb toward Malin More and the mesmerising view of Glen Head, join the marathon course at Malin More and proceed with the marathon participants to finish back at Glencolmcille Folk Village. The route sits on the Wild Atlantic Way with amazing views along the entire course.
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