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Brandon Bay Run

Tralee, Ireland • 18 Jul 2026

Brandon Bay Run 2026

The Brandon Bay Run is an all‑beach running event set entirely on the golden sands around Brandon Bay in the Kingdom of Kerry. The course lies on the Wild Atlantic Way near Fahamore and The Maharees in County Kerry.

The route passes long stretches of wide open beach and is framed by Mount Brandon, the Atlantic Ocean and the Slieve Mish mountains. The event offers options for walking, jogging and running and takes place as part of a local festival with activities for families.

Distances available at the event include:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon

The event date is Saturday 18 July 2026 and the location is Fahamore, The Maharees, Co. Kerry. The description provided by the organiser notes a beach based course and a festival atmosphere, with multiple distance choices and scenic coastal surroundings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Tralee

Race information

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Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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