Race Info

General Information:

Chip Timing

Refreshments available before and after the race

Map of island course

There will be no registration on the day of the race.

Prizes categories for this year's Inis Oírr Wild Atlantic Islands Run are as follows:

10k 1/2/3 male/female

5k 1/2/3 male/female

Over 40 1st Male & 1st Female

Over 50 1st Male & 1st Female

Over 60 1st Male & 1st Female

All Under 12 receive a certificate for taking part

Registration:

You can register online for the run via the link below. There will be no registration on the day of the race.

Entry Fees:

10K Run: €50

5k Run: €50

13 – 17Yrs - €20

Under 12Yrs - €10

When is the Inis Oirr Wild Atlantic Island Run?

Saturday 5 April 2025

What time is the start time of the running event?

All start at 1pm.

What are the distances and details of the various events?

10K & 5K Road Run

When do entries open?

Online entries are now open and will close on 3 April 2025.

When do I collect my race number?

T-Shirt and Bib Collection will take place that morning at An Halla between 10.00am -12.00pm.

How much is the entry fee?

10K Run: €50

5k Run: €50

13 – 17Yrs - €20

Under 12Yrs - €10

Registration Details

Online Registration closes at 11.59pm on 3 April 2025. There will be no registration on the day of the race.

T-shirt guaranteed for online registration only on or before 24 February 2025.

What happens when I enter online?

Your credit card details will be processed and debited for entry fee amount. You will receive an e-mail detailing your receipt number.

Do I get a refund or deferment if I can’t run?

Sorry, we are unable to provide a refund but you may defer your entry until the following year if you can’t attend the current year’s event.

Can I transfer my number if I can’t run?

We will take entry transfer up until 28 March 2025. Please email eolas.gobnait@gretb.ie with your “Entry Name change Request” prior to the 28th of March 2024.

How do I get there / Getting Here?

You can fly with Aer Arann that departures from Inverin, get a ferry from Ros a Mhil in Galway. Or you can get a ferry from Doolin in Clare.

Please click here to go to the Transport page for more details. >>

Is there Accommodation available on the island for the race?

You can see all the different types of Accommodation that is available on the island.

Please click here for more details. >>

Will the course be marked?

The routes will be marked and marshalled as necessary.

Where can I leave baggage?

A baggage area will be provided at the race start/finish area. Items left in this area are to be labelled with your race number. Although every effort will be made to keep this area secure, the race organizers will not accept responsibility for items left in this area.

Will there be any drink station on the route?

There will be water stations along the route. Refreshments will be provided at the race finish in An Halla (Community Hall).

Where will the toilets be located?

Toilets will be provided at the race start/finish area.

Where will the First Aid Stations be located?

A minimum of two First Aid Points will be provided along the route. One will be based at the start/finish area and the second will be based at an appropriate point on each race route. Along with First Aid Responders also available during the race.

When will the results be available?

We will aim to process results as soon as possible after the race is finished. The results will also be available on the website https://inisoirrislandrun.ie/en.

Is there a race cut off time?

Yes- The course will officially close at 3.00pm. Race signage will be removed in accordance with this schedule.

Where is Inis Oirr?

Inis Oirr island is situated off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. It is one of the group of islands known as The Aran Islands.

How do I get to Inis Oirr?

You can fly with Aer Arann that departures from Inverin, get a ferry from Ros a Mhil in Galway. Or you can get a ferry from Doolin in Clare.

Who can I contact for further help?

Please go to our contact page for contact details.

Free T-shirt with Online Registration

Free T-shirt guaranteed for online registration on or before 24 February 2025.