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Brandon Bay Run

Name: Brandon Bay Run
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Tralee

Tralee, Ireland • 18 Jul 2026

The Brandon Bay Run

The Brandon Bay Run is a running event set entirely on the golden beach around Brandon Bay in County Kerry. It describes itself as Ireland's original all-beach running event. The route takes place on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The event offers three distances:

5k
10k
Half Marathon

Participants can choose to run, jog, or walk their chosen distance. Entry fees are listed as €30 for the 5k, €40 for the 10k, and €50 for the Half Marathon, excluding fees. Registration includes an event tech t-shirt, a bespoke event medal, a race number, and a timing chip. The event is accompanied by a local festival with activities for families.

The course is situated amid views of Mount Brandon, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Slieve Mish mountains. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Tralee

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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