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Top of Coom Half

Churchground, Ireland • 23 Aug 2025

The Top of Coom Half is a challenging mountain running event held in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland. Covering a distance of 21.7 km with a climb of 950 meters, the race follows a horseshoe route around the hills above the upper Roughty River. The course features rough open mountain terrain and energy-sapping blanket bogs, demanding advanced skills and mandatory safety kit from participants. The route is fully marked, and GPS devices are not allowed. The event is part of the Munster Half-Marathon League and concludes with a prize-giving at the Top of Coom Pub, Ireland's highest pub, located in Coolnolhill, Kilgarvan. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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21 km
950 m+
Half-Marathon 21.70 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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