Achill Half Marathon & 10K route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Achill Half Marathon & 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Achill Half Marathon & 10K Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Achill Half Marathon & 10K Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 68/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Achill Half Marathon & 10K?
The Achill Half Marathon & 10K is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 232 m.
Where does the Achill Half Marathon & 10K route go?
The Achill Half Marathon & 10K route starts at Keel village, next to the Blue Flag beach and finishes at Keel village, next to the Blue Flag beach. Underfoot, expect paved roads winding through coastal bogs and mountainous terrain. It passes Bunnacurry crossroads, The Valley crossroads, Dugort, Dugort Blue Flag beach and Slievemore mountain. AAI (Athletics Association of Ireland) approved/accredited course with water stations along the route.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Mountain
- Moorland
- Island
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Beach
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 232 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Both the half marathon and 10K events sell out annually, with a waiting list operated once full.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open entry until full, then waiting list.
Access and course status
- Start
- Keel village, next to the Blue Flag beach
- Finish
- Keel village, next to the Blue Flag beach
- Spectator friendliness
- high
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved roads winding through coastal bogs and mountainous terrain.
- Landmarks
- Bunnacurry crossroads, The Valley crossroads, Dugort, Dugort Blue Flag beach, Slievemore mountain, Heinrich Boll Cottage, Deserted Village of Slievemore, Minaun cliffs, Keel strand
- Notable features
- AAI (Athletics Association of Ireland) approved/accredited course with water stations along the route
- Described as one of the most scenic half marathon courses in Ireland, passing vast bogs, golden beaches and soaring mountains
- challenging with a long climb near Slievemore around miles 9-10
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 68Favourability /100