Info on the event, registrations, origin & location etc
So, what exactly is The Brandon Bay Run? This is a half marathon, 10k & 5k event which is run entirely on the golden sandy beach that stretches around Brandon Bay in the Kingdom of Kerry - all the way from Fahamore in the Maharees, to Fermoyle point under Mt Brandon itself. The event starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees and competitors doing the half marathon effectively run from one point of the 7 mile beach to the other and back on an 'out and back' course (Fahamore - Fermoyle - Fahamore). The event is being organised and run by Castlegregory Celtic F.C. and is a non-profit event. It is Ireland's original running event ENTIRELY run on the beach!! What a challenge!
Event date & start times:
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Start times:
Half marathon: 12:30 pm
10k distance: 12:45pm
5k distance: 13:00 pm
Staggered start times for each event which will generate a great atmosphere around the end line as all participants will be arriving back together. There will be water, fruit and refreshments for all at the end of the race, perfect after such a challenge.
Start times:
Half marathon: 12:30 pm
10k distance: 12:45pm
5k distance: 13:00 pm
Staggered start times for each event which will generate a great atmosphere around the end line as all participants will be arriving back together. There will be water, fruit and refreshments for all at the end of the race, perfect after such a challenge.
Entry info:
Online registration on www.brandonbayrun.com
This event can be run, jogged or walked** & starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees for all distances. Please note, the start time of this event is based on tide times for obvious reasons. **HM finishers must finish within 2hrs 45 minutes
Entry fee: 5k run: €30 / 10k run €40 / Half Marathon : €50 (incl timing chip, tech tee and bespoke event medal!!)
This event can be run, jogged or walked** & starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees for all distances. Please note, the start time of this event is based on tide times for obvious reasons. **HM finishers must finish within 2hrs 45 minutes
Entry fee: 5k run: €30 / 10k run €40 / Half Marathon : €50 (incl timing chip, tech tee and bespoke event medal!!)
Timing:
As always we will be providing each participant with a race number & timing chip, so whether you run, walk or jog your exact time will be on hand afterwards.
Health & Safety:
There will be an ambulance service on site all during the event and we will be liaising with the safety officer to create a safe and well organised event. Please note the course is entirely on the beach so runners will possibly get wet as there are some small streams crossing the beach!
Local information:
For local information and links to accommodation etc follow this link: www.castlegregory.ie
