Info on the event, registrations, origin & location etc
Below, event committee member Damien Finn gives some background and details about the event and the registration evening...
Please note this video includes start times for 2017 event - the 2018 event times are 10:30am and 11:30am
So, what exactly is The Brandon Bay Half marathon & 10k event? This is a half marathon and 10k event which is run entirely on the golden sandy beach that stretches around Brandon Bay in the Kingdom of Kerry - all the way from Fahamore in the Maharees, to Fermoyle point under Mt Brandon itself. The event starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees and competitors doing the half marathon effectively run from one point of the 7 mile beach to the other and back on an 'out and back' course (Fahamore - Fermoyle - Fahamore). The event is being organised and run by Castlegregory Celtic F.C. & Castlegregory Community council and is a non-profit event and is the only running event in Ireland ENTIRELY run on the beach!! What a challenge! The last 4 year's events saw over 400 people take part on both days from all over Ireland and the world!
Event date & start times:
Date: Saturday 14th July, 2018
Run in conjunction with the Castlegregory Summer Festival 2018. The event is once again being organised by Castlegregory Celtic Fc & Castlegregory Community Council. (Please note that all proceeds go the community projects and nominated charities. - These are non-profit events organised for your enjoyment).
Start times: Half marathon: 10:30am / 10k run: 11:30am (please note the much later start times this year due to tide times).
The staggered start times for each event which will generate a great atmosphere around the end line as all participants will be arriving back together. There will be water, fruit and hot soup for all at the end of the race, perfect after such a challenge
Run in conjunction with the Castlegregory Summer Festival 2018. The event is once again being organised by Castlegregory Celtic Fc & Castlegregory Community Council. (Please note that all proceeds go the community projects and nominated charities. - These are non-profit events organised for your enjoyment).
Start times: Half marathon: 10:30am / 10k run: 11:30am (please note the much later start times this year due to tide times).
The staggered start times for each event which will generate a great atmosphere around the end line as all participants will be arriving back together. There will be water, fruit and hot soup for all at the end of the race, perfect after such a challenge
Entry info:
Online registration on www.brandonbayhalfmarathon.com will open in December 2017 - keep an eye out for regular discounts & offers).
This event can be run, jogged or walked & starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees for both the half marathon and the 10k. Please note, the start time of this event is based on tide times for obvious reasons.
Entry fee: Half Marathon : €40 / 10k run: €30 (incl timing chip, tech tee and bespoke event medal!!)
This event can be run, jogged or walked & starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees for both the half marathon and the 10k. Please note, the start time of this event is based on tide times for obvious reasons.
Entry fee: Half Marathon : €40 / 10k run: €30 (incl timing chip, tech tee and bespoke event medal!!)
Timing:
As with the last 3 years we will be providing each participant with a race number & timing chip, so whether you run, walk or jog your exact time will be on hand afterwards.
Health & Safety:
There will be an ambulance service on site all during the event and we will be liaising with the safety officer to create a safe and well organised event. Please note the course is entirely on the beach so runners will possibly get wet as there are some small streams crossing the beach!
Local information:
For local information and links to accommodation etc follow this link.http://www.castlegregorykerry.com/