The Kildare Full Marathon starts at 8.00am on Sunday 13th May 2012. The Full Marathon is open to fast walkers, joggers, runners and wheelchair users. If you have trained for and can complete a full marathon in 6 hours or less (just over a 13 minute mile) this is the event for you.
The Full Marathon starts and finishes at The Curragh Racecourse and you will experience some of the best scenery that Kildare has to offer. Once you leave The Curragh Racecourse the course will take you through the Curragh plains and lead you towards Milltown, then onto Newbridge Town. After you pass through Newbridge you then continue on through some quaint Kildare villages then onto the outskirts of The Curragh once again.
The course then takes runners back to the beautiful landscape of the Curragh where you will pass by the famous Donnelly’s Hollow. After a further 3 miles in the Curragh you will meet up with the Half Marathon course and runners at mile 17 and both races will continue on and pass by some of the famous Stud Farms of the world for the last 9 miles.
The Full Marathon has a great atmosphere, supporters and locals will be encouraged to be at supporter zones evenly spread throughout the course. There will be stops that will provide water and other energy boosts stations.
The Full Marathon Course is opened for 6 hours and will close at 2.00pm. If you are a slow walker, we would encourage you to enter the half marathon race.
To enter the Full Marathon you can register by clicking on the registration page on the website and following the instructions. Prices will vary depending on the date you enter the race. If you enter online there will be a booking fee alternatively you can download a copy of our manual entry form and post it to the address provided. Places are limited we advise you book early (See below for entry fees)
When you enter the Kildare Marathon you will receive:
- Race Timing Chip
- Finishers Technical T Shirt
- Race Number
- Picnic
- 8 water stations
- 2 Energy boost stations
- 2 energy gels
- Finishers Medal
- Entertainment at The Curragh Racecourse
Fee Structure (All amounts in Euros)
Please note: There is an online booking fee of 8% (from our online booking provider) and an optional postal charge if you would prefer to receive your race pack by post rather than collection.
The Kildare Full Marathon Course
The Full Marathon route is currently being updated
The course has been accurately measured and has a permit submitted to the Athletics Association of Ireland. Please check the website regularly for any course changes.
Please note: To enter the Kildare full Marathon you must be over 18 in accordance with the IAAF guidelines. It is recommended that any participant not currently involved in physical sporting activity, should consult their doctor before taking part in the event. All those walking jogging or running a full marathon must have training for the event or they are putting there health in danger.
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