
Ireland · Connacht
Distance
42 km
Date
Entry fee
€70
€ / km
€1.66
Connemara Marathon – 42.25 km
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1,189m
D+/KM
28.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
4.2%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-4.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 6.7 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 2.1 km | |
| 10–15% | 0.1 km | |
| 15–20% | 0.0 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 21.3% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 59.2% | Flat |
| 19.5% | Downhill |
Terrain
Coastal
Connemara Marathon – 42.25 km 42km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 2.6 km · 88 m gain starts km 36 · avg 3.4% · max 9.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.6 km · 77 m gain starts km 21 · avg 3.0% · max 9.8% |
| 3 | 2.0 km · 60 m gain starts km 15 · avg 3.1% · max 16.3% |
Top descents
| 1 | 3.9 km · 125 m drop starts km 17 · avg -3.2% · max -13.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.3 km · 60 m drop starts km 24 · avg -1.4% · max -8.3% |
| 3 | 1.1 km · 46 m drop starts km 39 · avg -4.0% · max -9.1% |
Connemara Marathon – 42.25 km 42km GPX
Getting to Connemara Marathon – 42.25 km
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
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