Mám Éan

Event Overview

The Mám Éan mountain run takes place in County Galway. It offers two course distances: a long course of 8.30 km with 350 m of climb and a short course of 3.70 km with 170 m of climb.

Route Description

The main course is primarily an out-and-back route on mountain paths. It starts on a main rocky path. After 1.5 km, it turns onto a smaller path towards a chapel, staying left at a cross. From the chapel, signage directs runners across the hill back to the main path. The route continues to a turnaround point at approximately 4.2 km on mixed rocky and grassy trail. The return section retraces the path for about 2 km before diverting onto a grassy side trail below the chapel, rejoining the main path for the final 1.3 km downhill to the finish. The route is fully marked. GPS devices are not allowed. The terrain is considered technical, with loose, rocky sections.

The short course turns at Gate 2, approximately 1.85 km into the route.

Mandatory Kit

A specific kit list is mandatory for all runners (Level B Standard). It includes a waterproof jacket, hat or buff, gloves, a whistle, a charged mobile phone with an emergency number stored, and a foil blanket or equivalent. All kit must be brought to the race, and the Race Director will determine on the day what must be carried based on conditions. Random checks may be carried out.

Practical Information

Parking is available at the start/finish area in Loigín Car Park, Derryvealawauma, Co. Galway, but space is limited and car pooling is strongly encouraged. Registration opens at 08:45 and closes at 09:40. There are no cash entries on the day; only pre-registered runners are permitted. The entry limit is 250 runners. A prize-giving ceremony, raffle, and light refreshments will be held at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.