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Clare Burren Marathon Challenge

Name: Clare Burren Marathon Challenge
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-23
Location: Ballyvaughan

location_city Ballyvaughan

flag Ireland

calendar_today 23 May, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Discover the magic of the Burren at the 18th annual Clare Burren Marathon Challenge on May 23rd, 2026. Starting from the scenic Ballyvaughan seafront, this community-organized event offers full marathon, half marathon, and 10km distances through an unparalleled ecological landscape. You'll run past Arctic, Alpine, and Mediterranean flora nestled within ancient rocky pavements, creating a truly unique backdrop for your personal challenge. Join organizers Mary, Phil, and the team for a welcoming atmosphere in one of Ireland's most remarkable destinations. This is your invitation to conquer a course where natural history and personal achievement beautifully converge.

Races Offered

10K

May 24, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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143 days remaining

Half Marathon

May 24, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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143 days remaining

Marathon Challenge

May 24, 2025

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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143 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Ballyvaughan.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.9° / 15.7°

wb_sunny 6.7° / 12.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.6 /

water_drop 80.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.9° / 15.7°

wb_sunny 6.7° / 12.6°

air 15.6 km/h

water_drop 80.5%

About Ballyvaughan

Ballyvaughan is a village in County Clare, overlooking Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland. With a population of 360 in 2022, it's a tiny straggling place but a good base for exploring the Burren region.