Achill Half Full Ultra Marathon

The Achill Ultra has something for every one. From the dedicated runners to visitors set to simply explore this incredible coastline Achill will not disappoint. The 13.1-mile loop, running along the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, can be completed once, twice, or three times. The course hosts the thundering Atlantic as a tempestuous backdrop and the myriad Islands of Clew Bay, Clare Island and the dramatic coastline of Achill. Challenge yourself on this tough course and accelerate your fitness to new levels.

Other events happening alongside the marathon include local and visiting artists show casing their Sculpture and a recovery hike on the Monday after the races (free of charge) beginning at the controversial site Achillhenge and onwards to one of the Islands hidden treasures.

The half marathon loop will be all on road. Full marathon participants will run this loop twice to make the distance of 26.2 miles. Ultra marathon participants will run this loop three times to make a distance of 39.3 miles.