IMRA Mám Éan 8.3K

🏃 Mám Éan – Galway League

📅 Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
⏰ Start Time: 10:00 (Junior short course 10:05)
📍 Location: Loigín (Car Park), Derryvealawauma, Co. Galway
📏 Distance / Climb: 8.3 km / 350 m
⚠️ Difficulty: 7 – Difficult Terrain, 200–500 m ascent, 6–10 km
🗺️ Route: Fully marked, mainly “out-and-back” with rocky and grassy trails
📡 GPS Allowed: No

🎒 Mandatory Kit (Level B – Standard):

Waterproof jacket

Hat or buff

Gloves

Whistle

Charged mobile phone with emergency number

Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent

💰 Entry: €7 seniors, €5 over 65s / under 18s (capped at 50 entrants)
⏰ Entry Opens: Monday 11th May 2026, 21:00
⏰ Entry Closes: Friday 15th May 2026, 18:00

🏞️ Route Highlights:

Out-and-back course with scenic views of the 12 Bens

Chapel section, rocky paths, grassy trails

Short/Junior course: 3.7 km, 170 m ascent, turns at Gate 2

Technical terrain – under 10s must be accompanied by a guardian

🚗 Getting There: Limited parking; carpooling strongly encouraged
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📝 Organisers Instructions:

Registration: 08:45–09:40, pre-registered only

Race numbers must be worn visibly at the front

Race Director may update kit requirements depending on weather

No cash entries on the day; replacement race number €5

🏆 Prizegiving: At finish line – raffle, light refreshments, snacks & water