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Wild Atlantic Ultra

Name: Wild Atlantic Ultra
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-23
Location: Clooncarrabaun

Clooncarrabaun, Ireland • 23 May 2026

Wild Atlantic Ultra 2026

The Wild Atlantic Ultra 2026 is a 50 Mile run held in the Louisburgh area of County Mayo. The event is routed around Croagh Patrick and lists the GAA pitch in Louisburgh as the venue location for event operations.

The route circles Croagh Patrick and passes through named features including Sheefrey Pass, Tawynard Forest, Doolough Valley, Clew Bay and the Atlantic coast. The organiser presents the event as a scenic adventure where participants meet others and often work toward personal goals.

Practical details published for the event include a single entry ticket price of €87.50 and an online ticket sales deadline of May 10, 2026. The organiser’s entry conditions state that there are no refunds or deferrals after January 1, 2026. A training resource, prorun, is mentioned by the organiser as a recommended option for preparation.

Contact with the organiser is available via the event page. The published material focuses on route features, ticketing and basic event logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Clooncarrabaun

Race information

Website

50 mi

50 Mile Ultra Marathon

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

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