Kilkee, Clare (Ireland) - "Run Kilkee Half Marathon & 10K". Run Kilkee will take place along the spectacular Loop Head Peninsula in Co Clare on Saturday 27TH JULY 2024. The course consists of a 13.1 mile Half Marathon and a 10km run/walk set along the stunning sea cliff panoramic views of the Loop Head Peninsula. This is a 'must do' event in one of Irelands must beautiful locations on the Wild Atlantic Way with the course designed for runners and walkers to enjoy its breathtaking scenery and beautiful rugged coastline. The routes will immerse runners and walkers in the natural beauty of the Loop Head Peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way. www.runkilkee.ie

Dingle, Kerry (Ireland) - "Dingle Full Marathon". Dingle full marathon takes place around the spectacular Dingle Peninsula (all routes subject to change and final confirmation).This is a must do event in one of Ireland's must beautiful locations on Slea Head with the course designed for runners and walkers to enjoy its breath taking scenery and beautiful rugged coastline. This is the only day in the year when vehicular traffic is removed from Slea Head immersing runners in the natural beauty of the Dingle Peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way. On leaving Dingle, participants pass over Milltown Bridge, past the woodlands at Burnham to the seaside village of Ventry where they get panoramic views of the long, curved strand of the stunning blue flag beach. On leaving Ventry the course continues westward, past Dunbeg Fort, and continuing with a sheer cliff on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. At Fahan the road crosses a ford where a water stream is magically redirected from the road to avoid runners wetting their feet! This is the only day in the year that water does not pass over the road ford. The course then reaches Slea Head itself, marked by a stone crucifixion scene, with dramatic views to South Kerry and the Blasket Islands. The course then follows the coast north, past the iconic Coumenoole Strand, where some of the filming of Ryan's Daughter took place and on to Dunquin village. The Full Marathon continues north and east from Dunquin through to wild open countryside, moving inland to the village of Ballyferriter. The spectacular scenery continues to keep the spirits alive and once you are through the beautiful village of Ballyferriter, your journey continues on with some very special views of Murreagh. A challenging part of the course lies ahead, with a tough uphill climb around mile 22 so be prepared to keep some fuel in the tank. Once you have conquered this section, you will be at a point where you can see over the entire landscape, covering a long straight stretch before returning to the finish line in Dingle Town. The Full Marathon has a number of challenging sections but it is however a hugely rewarding achievement. Winner of Marathon of the Year 2019 in the Running in Ireland Race Awards. www.dinglemarathon.ie