🚌 Race Day Travel & Shuttle Information
Due to changes in local access this year, our usual parking beside the finish lines at the Brockagh Centre will not be available.
Instead, all participant parking will be at Laragh GFC sports grounds, located approximately 2.7 km from the registration area at the Glendalough Visitor Centre.
This adjustment is necessary to meet new access regulations and secure our permit from the National Park authorities. We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation in helping us deliver a smooth event.
🏁 Getting to the Start Lines
There is no vehicle access to either the marathon or half-marathon start lines. All participants must make their way to the drop-off zone at the Glendalough Visitor Centre, and proceed on foot from there.
- Marathon Start: 800 m from the drop-off
- Half-Marathon Start: 1.2 km from the drop-off
🚶 Travel Options for Race Morning
To help us plan effectively and ensure everyone reaches the start on time, please complete the short travel form linked below.
Here are your options for getting to the start:
🚍 Take the Shuttle Bus from Laragh GFC
A free shuttle service will run between Laragh GFC and the Glendalough Visitor Centre drop-off point.
- Last shuttle for marathoners: 7:00 AM
- Last shuttle for half-marathoners: 7:30 AM
🚶♂️ RUN/Walk from Laragh GFC
This is a 2.7 km run/walk to registration, followed by 800–1200 m more to your start line.
Ideal if you’d prefer to stretch your legs or skip the shuttle.
🏞️ Get Dropped at Glendalough Visitor Centre
This is the closest legal vehicle access point to the start area.
Perfect if someone is giving you a lift.
🛏️ Stay Nearby and Walk
If you’re staying in local accommodation, walking/running from your door may be your simplest option.
🚌 Book the Official Dublin Race Bus
An official race-day bus will travel directly from Dublin to Glendalough.
Advance booking is required for this option. You should book this bus when you buy your ticket. If you didn’t, please email us so we can organise adding it to your ticket.
🧻 Toilets & Facilities
- Portaloos will be available at both Laragh GFC and near the start lines
- There are no toilets between the car park and the drop-off zone
- Public toilets in Glendalough open after 9:00 AM
🎽 Bibs, T-Shirts & Registration Info
- Bibs will be posted in advance to all Irish addresses
- International participants must collect their bib at the registration help desk at Glendalough Visitor Centre roundabout
- T-shirts will only be available after the race to ensure smooth access to the start lines
You only need to visit the help desk if:
- You haven’t received your bib
- You’re an international runner
- You need assistance or have a query
🏁 Post-Race Shuttle
A free return shuttle will bring participants from the finish area at the Brockagh Centre back to the Laragh GFC car park.
Prefer to walk? It’s approximately 1 km downhill back to the car park.
👉 FILL OUT THE TRAVEL FORM BELOW
Completing the form helps us organise shuttle capacity, monitor arrival patterns, and ensure a stress-free start for everyone. Thanks for playing your part in keeping race day safe, simple, and well organised!
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