FAQs
Pre-Race Queries
NO – All entries are online, closing date for online entry is 29th April, or when event sells out, if before.
There will be NO sign ups at Number Collection at the UL Sports Arena or on Raceday.
Entry includes your race bib with timing chip, a full ‘closed road’ course with great atmosphere and professional organisation, finisher’s medal, T-shirt, water at the aid stations and water, a banana and goodies at the finish line.
| Marathon and Marathon Relay runners will commence at 9:00am. Half Marathon will start at 11.00am. 6-Mile will start at 13.30pm |
Children’s Run for Fun
| Saturday 1st – Wheelchair event on track – 2:30pm – Junior & Senior Infants – 1km route 3:00pm – First, Second & Third Class – 1.5km route 3:45pm – Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Class – 2km route 4:30pm |
The minimum age for the 6-Mile race or leg of the Relay Marathon is 16yrs.
The minimum age for the Half Marathon and the Full Marathon is 18yrs.
The Children’s Run for Fun has distance for ages;
Junior & Senior Infants – 1km,
1st, 2nd & 3rd Class – 1.5km
4th,5th & 6th Class – 2km.
NO. Under no circumstance can anyone not registered, including a child, join the course. Our priority is to keep everyone safe and by doing this, injury to both runners and children is difficult to avoid. This includes children / babies in buggies.
Yes. We encourage walkers to participate in the 6-Mile or Half Marathon events. We do not encourage walking the Marathon because of time constraints. Please see course cut-off times below.
Yes
Yes, the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 6-Mile routes are Athletics Ireland certified.
Athletics Ireland are the national governing body for athletics in Ireland.
This is an AAI certified event. All non-AAI members participating in permitted Athletics Ireland recreational events are required to purchase a €2 one-day licence (ODL). All revenue generated through this initiative will directly support the delivery of the AAI high-performance programme.
If you registered after to postal cut-off date (April 4th), you need to collect your race pack at the UL Sports Arena on Saturday 1st May. If you cannot collect in person, someone else can collect for you, as long as they have your QR code. Please plan accordingly.
YES – All registrations before April 4th will have their Race Pack posted to the address supplied when registering online. PLEASE ENSURE you supply the correct and fully complete postal address (House/Apartment number or name – Building name – street name – village/town/city – County – Eir/Post/Zip-code – Country). International participants, please also ensure you apply the correct postage surcharge for your location. If the incorrect surcharge is applied your pack will not reach you.
Yes – it is possible to change the address your race pack will be delivered to. You can do this via your Eventmaster account. Select your ticket and under ‘Actions’ select ‘Edit’. You will then be able to update your address details. Please Note – This is only possible up until March 11th 2027.
All participants who register before the postal cut-off 6 weeks prior to the event (4th April) will get their race pack posted. Please be sure to supply a complete and correct postal address. Race packs will typically be dispatched two weeks prior to the event. International participants will be posted earlier, approx 3 weeks prior to the event. Please ensure you select the correct international postage surcharge for your location, to ensure your pack arrives.
Race numbers are typically dispatched two weeks prior to the event. Please allow a few days from this date, for yours to arrive. If you have not received it by the middle of race week, please reach out to info@greatlimerickrun.com You may have supplied an incomplete or incorrect address. We will be able to check and assist you accordingly.
1/4 zips are shipped separately to race packs and will typically be posted approx. 2 weeks prior to the event.
If registering more than 6 weeks before the event and you want your race pack posted, please add international postage surcharge to your ticket on Eventmaster.
Please note that if postage is not selected, your race number will not be posted and will instead be available for collection from UL on Saturday, 1st May.
Please send an email to info@greatlimerickrun.com with the subject line ‘Distance Change Request’. Distances can be amended under certain circumstances. We will need to check your order to determine whether we can accommodate your request.
The race brief is sent out one week before the event and then again the day before the event. If you haven’t received the email make sure and check your spam.
YES – Transfers are usually accommodated once requests have been officially requested and actioned prior to race numbers been assigned.
To request a transfer, please email info@greatlimerickrun.com with the subject line heading ‘Name Change Request’. Please supply the name and email address of the person you are transferring your entry to.
Please note: A participant is only eligible to participate in the event if they are registered in their own name online. If you allow someone to run on your race number without having secured an official name change, they are not registered for the event and are therefore not eligible to participate.
No, refunds are not available.
YES – We can defer entry if medical certification of an injury/illness preventing participation is supplied. No deferrals can be granted after the race has taken place. Please contact info@greatlimerickrun.com with the subject line heading ‘Deferral Request’.
Should the event be postponed due to occurrences outside the control of the event organiser, the event organiser reserves the right to reschedule the event to a future date. Those registered for the event will be accommodated on the rescheduled event date. If the rescheduled event date does not suit the individuals needs, the event organiser will offer a deferral to the next year’s event.
Yes – it is possible to add/change your club details. You can do this via your Eventmaster account. Select your ticket and under ‘Actions’ select ‘Edit’. You will then be able to update your Club details.
NO – If you want to earn yourself a Great Limerick Run participant medal, you need to register online and show-up at the start line.
Help cheer on, fuel, and support our participants while also being an integral part of the amazing atmosphere.
To register your interest or find out more about volunteering, email: info@greatlimerickrun.com
Race Day Queries
If you registered before 4th April, your race pack will be sent to you in the post. Once you have your race number, you are ready to run. You do not need to go to Number Collection at the UL Sports Arena on Sat !st May. If you registered after 4th April, you will need to go to number collection at the UL Sports Arena on Sat 1st May between 11:00hrs – 4.30hrs. This is your ONLY opportunity to collect your race number. There is NO on the day number collection! If you cannot attend in person, someone can collect your race number for you, as long as they have your QR code. Please plan accordingly.
There is a FREE Park and Ride service available at the Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Buses will run between the stadium and Mount Kennett Place from 07:30 – 18:00hrs. The travel time is approx. 6-minutes.
The race starts in Pery Square in front of St Michael’s Church.
For details of public transport see here.
Yes. There will be pacers running at a finish time of;
Full Marathon – 3:00hrs, 3:15hrs, 3:30hrs, 3:45hrs, 4:00hrs, 4:30hrs and 5:00hrs.
Half Marathon – 1:30hrs, 1:40hrs, 1:50hrs, 2:00hrs and 2:10hrs.
Yes. Timing chips are used.
Full/Relay Marathon: Splits are taken at 10km, half-way, and 30km.
Half Marathon/6-Mile: Chip times are taken at start and finish.
Relay Marathon: Note – Overall times will be issued for the entire course with splits as details above. Each runner does not have their own split times.
Yes. The course closes at 4:00pm. The first half of the course closes at 12:45pm.
Yes. There will be a bag drop facility. Exact details will be communicated in your race brief which will be sent 14 days prior to the event.
One small bag only can be handed in. Multiple bags and/or loose items will not be accepted. Suitcases and large bulky items will not be accepted.
Bag drop will close at 16:00 and bags MUST be collected before then.
Yes, there will be toilets at the start line on Pery Square and at the finish line. There will also be toilets along the route. You can see these on the route maps here:
There will be water stations on the routes at:
Full/Relay Marathon: Miles 3, 6, 8.5, 12, 17.5, 20, 22, 23.5, 25.5.
Half Marathon: Miles 2,4.5, 7, 9, 10.5, 12.5.
6-Mile: Miles 1.5, 2.5, 5.5.
No, showers and changing facilities are not provided.
The rules are to ensure that everyone enjoys a fun, safe and fair event!
1. Please obey the Stewards and Gardai at all times.
2. Please keep to the course cut-off time deadlines.
3. Do not take any shortcuts off the course. You are only cheating yourself.
4. Runners must have their number clearly visible on the front of their running top.
5. Runners who finish the race without a number will not receive a finisher’s medal. There will be no exceptions to this.
6. Outside assistance is not allowed . You may carry your own food or drink but support from cars or bikes is strictly prohibited. This is in the interest of safety and of giving everyone an equal chance.
7. Do not leave valuables in bags left at the bag drop. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen or mislaid bags.
8. It is the responsibility of participants to know the route and change over points.
9. You must register and sign the waiver to be part of the race. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting the race.
All finishers will receive a finishers medal, refreshment, and the elation of having completed a remarkable event on a memorable day in a true sporting city.
Yes, headphones are permitted. However, participants are responsible for remaining aware of marshals, Gardaí, pedestrians, and other runners at all times. Please keep the volume low enough to hear instructions.
Small water bottles, please dispose in bins provided.
Post Race Queries
You will be sent an email following the race, with a link to your results. You can also search our timing partner’s website for the results tdleventservices.co.uk
No – To receive your finishers medal and T-shirt, you must attend and collect in person. We are not able to post anything out after the event.
Full Marathon Rules & Prizes
- Prizes are awarded individually and equally in Male and Female categories.
- There must be 3 or more entries to constitute a prize-winning category.
- Age qualification as at event day.
- Age category applied as per date of birth supplied.
- Incorrect category assignment must be highlighted prior to race day.
- The Regeneron Great Limerick Run operates a ‘one person, one prize’ policy.
- Participants in the Regeneron Great Limerick Run who are placed in more than one category are awarded the prize of greater value.
- Placings will be awarded on gun time not chip time. i.e. whoever crosses the line first wins (not their chip time).
- All bonus payments will be in addition to any prize money.
- Times used will be as supplied by the official race timer on the day.
- Time bonus are non-cumulative.
Cash Prizes
First: €1000 • Second: €750 • Third: €500
Over 35: €150 • Over 45: €150 • Over 55: €150 • Over 65: €150
Time Bonus (Male): As follows:
Sub 2:22: €100 • Sub 2:21: €200 • Sub 2:20: €300 • Sub 2:19: €400 • Sub 2:18: €500 • Sub 2:17: €600 • Sub 2:16: €700 • Sub 2:15: €800 • Sub 2:14: €900 • Sub 2:13: €1000
Time Bonus (Female): As follows:
Sub 2:43: €100 • Sub 2:42: €200 • Sub 2:41: €300 • Sub 2:40: €400 • Sub 2:39: €500 • Sub 2:38: €600 • Sub 2:37: €700 • Sub 2:36: €800 • Sub 2:35: €900 • Sub 2:34: €1000
Time Bonus are awarded to Irish Athletes only. Irish Athletes are defined as holders of valid Irish Passport at time of event.
Example 1: If a male runner aged under 35 finishes in 4th place in a time of 2hrs 16mins and 52seconds the bonus assigned will be the sub 2:17 bonus of €600 in total. No placed prize money is paid as only positions 1,2&3 receive placing prize money.
Example 2: If a female athlete finishes in second place in a time of 2hrs 40mins and 20seconds, then the following prize will be presented (second overall is €750) and (sub 2:41 is €300) making the Total prize value €1050.
Half Marathon Rules & Prizes
- Prizes are awarded individually and equally in Male and Female categories.
- There must be 3 or more entries to constitute a prize-winning category.
- Age qualification as at event day.
- Age category applied as per Date of Birth supplied.
- Incorrect category assignment must be highlighted prior to race day. This is viewable on the website.
- The Regeneron Great Limerick Run operates a ‘one person, one prize’ policy.
- Participants in the Regeneron Great Limerick Run who are placed in more than one category are awarded the prize of greater value.
- Placings will be awarded on gun time not chip time. i.e. whoever crosses the line first wins (not their chip time).
Cash Prizes
First: €600 • Second: €300 • Third: €150
Over 35: €100 • Over 45: €100 • Over 55: €100 • Over 65: €100
Relay Marathon Rules & Prizes
- Prizes are awarded to the winning team. Winning Team collects €400. Second team collects €200 and third team collects €100.
- A team can consist of between 2 and 4 team members.
- Incorrect category assignment must be highlighted prior to race day.
- The Regeneron Great Limerick Run operates a ‘one person, one prize’ policy.
- Placings will be awarded on gun time not chip time. i.e. whoever crosses the line first wins (not their chip time).
Cash Prizes
First Team: €400 • Second Team: €200 • Third Team: €100
6 Mile Rules & Prizes
- Prizes are awarded individually and equally in Male and Female categories
- Placings will be awarded on gun time not chip time. i.e. whoever crosses the line first wins (not their chip time)
Cash Prizes
First: €500 • Second: €300 • Third: €150
The Fittest Company
There are categories for micro, small, medium, and large companies, as determined by number of employees. You will be competing against other companies of similar size and plaques will be awarded to the first 3 places in each category.
Yes – official race photos will be available within 48hrs of the event and are provided by our official photography partner myrunphotos.ie You will receive an email before and after the event with a link to the event Gallery.
Relay Marathon Queries
Changeover points will occur at the following points: mile 5.4, mile 12.7 and mile 20.5.
The 5.4 mile point is located across from Milford Credit Union on Plassey Park road.
The 12.7 mile point is at Johns square.
The 20.5 mile point is outside Dunnes Stores on Henry street.
The final reunion point will be at The Strand Hotel on the Ennis road.
Leg 1: start to 5.4 mile point = 5.4 miles.
Leg 2: mile 5.4 to mile 12.7 = 7.3 miles.
Leg 3: mile 12.7 to mile 20.5 = 7.8 miles.
Last Leg: mile 20.5 to mile 26 = 5.5 miles.
No. Overall times will be issued for the entire course with splits at 10km, half-way and 30km.
Each runner does not get their own split times.
Yes. Buses will transport team members into position for leg 2. Buses will depart from the Tourist Office at Arthurs Quay at 8:30am and at 8:45am. Also buses will return team members that finish at leg 2 to the city centre.
The Relay Team re-union point is at The Strand Hotel on the Ennis road.
Yes all team members get a T-shirt. These are all posted out together, along with race numbers and the race baton, to the team lead, if you registered before 4th April. If you registered after 4th April, they MUST be collected from the UL Sports Arena on Saturday 1st May between 11:00hrs-16:30hrs. This is the ONLY opportunity to collect. There is NO on the day collection. If you cannot attend in person, someone else can collect for you, as long as they have the QR code. Please plan accordingly.
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Children's Fun Run Queries
Saturday 1st May: Wheelchair event -2:30pm, Junior & Senior Infants – 1km route 3:00pm, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class – 1.5km route 3:45pm, 4th, 5th &6th Class – 2km route 4:30pm.
Wheelchair event – 1 lap of the track.
Junior & Senior Infants – 1km route.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Class – 1.5km route.
4th, 5th &6th Class – 2km route.
€27 per participant. . This includes race number and race T-shirt postage for all registrations prior to 4th of April, finishers medal and water at the finish.
Registration is now open. Click here to register
We encourage a parent/older sibling/ minder to run with children from junior infants, senior infants, 1st Class and 2nd Class. Children from 3rd-6th Class will run by themselves.
Please note, adults/older siblings accompanying DO NOT receive a medal!