Inis Iron Meain 5k
Inis Meáin, Galway
2 May 2026
⚠ Start times change frequently. Always check with race organiser or their website for this year's confirmed start time before travelling.
Course map
Map based on 2025 route
⚠ This map is for indicative purposes only — routes can change, or be reversed, year to year. Check with the race organiser for this year's confirmed map.
Elevation profile
About this race
The Inis Iron Meáin 5k takes place on the roads of Inis Meáin, the middle island of the Aran Islands in County Galway. The race starts at Halla Naomh Eoin and follows the island's roads in a shorter version of the main route, taking in spectacular Atlantic coastal scenery and passing through the heart of the island. The course is well marked and features a steep incline for approximately 0.5km at the outset before levelling out. The terrain is tarmac road throughout and the route is undulating with varied terrain and panoramic views. The event raises funds for Coláiste Naomh Eoin, the island's secondary school. Participants receive a goody bag including a race number, timing chip, sports garment, t-shirt, energy drink and bar, and a ticket to the post-race barbecue buffet.
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.