Glenbeigh Glencar Half Marathon
Glencar, Kerry
11 Jul 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 Glenbeigh Glencar Half Marathon is part of a multi-distance running event organised by Glenbeigh Glencar GAA Club and Star of the Laune AC in County Kerry, held as part of the Glenbeigh Summer Festival. The half marathon course runs through the scenic roads surrounding Glenbeigh village and the Caragh Lake area, taking in the spectacular mountain and lakeshore landscape of this part of Kerry. All distances finish at Glenbeigh Glencar GAA pitch. The course is challenging and hilly, reflecting the undulating nature of the roads through the Glenbeigh and Glencar valleys. It is officially measured in line with Athletics Ireland requirements. The event is a fundraiser supporting Glenbeigh Glencar GAA Club and Star of the Laune AC. A shuttle bus operates from the GAA pitch to start points for some distances. Walkers are welcome on the 5k and 10k.
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.