Welcome to the annual Cliffs of Moher Half Marathon that takes place on Saturday 24th September 2011. The Half Marathon distance is 13.1 miles and mileage markers and some KM Markers will be visible on the course around the beautiful Clare countryside. Pacers will also be present on the day to help you reach your desired time target. There will be a pacer at 1hr 30mins; 1hr 45mins & 2hrs. There shall also be a walking pacer at 4 hrs, the course will close after the 4hour pacer crosses the line at Lahinch. The Race will start from Doolin Pier at 8.00am for walkers and 9.00am for runners. Plenty of parking will be available at the car parks next to and in Nagles Campsite next to the Pier. All runners staying in Doolin will be asked to walk to the Doolin Pier for the start of the race. The race will finish in the beautiful seaside resort of Lehinch where entertainment and the prize ceremony will take place. There will be a shuttle bus service available to take walkers and runners to the start line if staying at Lahinch and there shall also be a shuttle bus service back to Doolin after the race if required. The Half Marathon is open to runners, joggers and walkers. If you are a wheelchair user wanting to take part in the race, please contact the organizers to discuss the terrain and the route in more detail.
To enter the Half Marathon you can register by clicking on the registration page of the website and following the instructions. It is €55 to enter on and before 31st August 2011(this excludes the Active Europe online booking fee) in return you will receive:
- Entrance into the Cliffs of Moher Visitor & Exhibition Centre (Normally charge €8 PP)
- Finishers T Shirt
- Pasta party before the race
- Runners Goodie bag
- Finishers Medal
- Timing Chip for start line, 10k and finish
- Race Number
- Postage costs for Race Number & Chip (if entered by 31st August)
- Shuttle bus service
- Entertainment at the race
- Discount off entry to Half and Full Marathon for 2012