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Mám Éan

Name: Mám Éan
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-23
Location: Galway

Galway, Ireland • 23 Aug 2025

Mám Éan is a challenging mountain running event held in County Galway, Ireland, featuring an 8.3 km course with a 350-meter climb. The route offers stunning views, including a distant sight of the 12 Bens mountains near the finish. The course is predominantly an out-and-back trail with a mix of rocky and grassy terrain, including technical sections with loose rocks.

Runners start on a rocky main path, ascend towards a chapel, and navigate marked trails with marshals guiding the way. A shorter junior course of approximately 3.5 km with 170 meters elevation gain is also available. The event emphasizes safety, requiring mandatory kit such as waterproof jackets and emergency equipment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Galway

Race information

Registration

8 km

350 m+

Main Course 8.30 Km

Junior Course Approx 3.5 Km

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

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