Ireland · Connacht
Connemara Marathon
Distance
63.25 km
Date
April 19, 2026
Entry fee
80 EUR
€ / km
€1.26
Wild West Ireland endurance: rolling roads and raw scenery with a classic early-season buzz.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1877m
D+/KM
29.68m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
4.5%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-4.4%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
2.5 km · 88 m gain
starts km 57 · avg 3.5% · max 9.8%
4.3 km · 79 m gain
starts km 25 · avg 1.8% · max 30.1%
5.0 km · 78 m gain
starts km 40 · avg 1.5% · max 8.9%
Top descents
4.3 km · 79 m drop
starts km 24 · avg -1.8% · max -31.8%
3.5 km · 67 m drop
starts km 35 · avg -1.9% · max -8.8%
4.0 km · 61 m drop
starts km 45 · avg -2.0% · max -7.8%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Shannon (SNN) / Ireland West Knock (NOC)
Notes
Start: ~2–2.5 hrs drive / Public transport: Limited; car recommended / Accommodation: Limited in Leenane; book early
