Ballinskelligs 10k
Ballinskelligs, Kerry
25 Oct 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Adapted from the official site’s map
Elevation profile
About this race
The Ballinskelligs 10k starts and finishes at the Ballinskelligs GAA clubhouse, just a short distance from the stunning Ballinskelligs Beach. The single-loop route takes participants along the rugged Skellig Coast, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Ballinskelligs Bay and the iconic Skellig Rock in the distance. Runners will navigate past local landmarks such as the historic Ballinskelligs Abbey while breathing in the fresh Atlantic air. The terrain consists of rolling coastal hills on asphalt roads, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for athletes of all levels.
Course profile & record eligibility
World Athletics record-eligibility rules cap net elevation loss at 1m per km of race distance, and require the start and finish to be no more than 50% of the race distance apart — both meant to stop a course gaining an unfair edge from downhill grade or a point-to-point tailwind. This is based on this course's recorded elevation and GPS data, not an official measurement or certification.