How hilly is the Run Galway Bay Half Marathon?
The Run Galway Bay Half Marathon is described as flat. The course notes also call it fast, flat coastal course along the Salthill promenade overlooking Galway Bay.
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Run Galway Bay Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The Run Galway Bay Half Marathon is described as flat. The course notes also call it fast, flat coastal course along the Salthill promenade overlooking Galway Bay.
The Run Galway Bay Half Marathon route starts at The Claddagh, Galway and finishes at The Claddagh, Galway. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes The Claddagh, Nimmo's Pier, Grattan Road, Salthill Promenade and Galway Bay. Fast, flat coastal course along the Salthill promenade overlooking Galway Bay.
There is no official bag drop; runners are advised to leave belongings in vehicles and wear disposable clothing at the start. The course runs on closed roads from 8:00am; the westbound traffic lane is closed with road closures finishing at 3:30pm. Self-seeded chutes by predicted time (Elite & Sub 1:40, Sub 2:00, Over 2:00). 5. No pacing groups at the event due to safety concerns. Chip-timed start to finish.