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Olympic Bronze Medalist & American Record Holder

Upcoming Events

Join thousands of runners at these exciting upcoming events across Ireland

Portumna Forest Marathon - marathon race in Portumna Forest Park, Co. Galway, Ireland
MARATHON6 Jun 2026
Portumna Forest Park, Co. Galway
09:00
June 2026marathon
The Glenmore Challenge Running Festival 2026 - marathon race in Mallaghibuoy Community Centre, Co. Donegal, Ireland
MARATHON18 Jun 2026
Mallaghibuoy Community Centre, Co. Donegal
06:00
June 2026marathon
Waterford Viking Marathon 2026 – Half Marathon - half-marathon race in Waterford City, Ireland
HALF-MARATHON20 Jun 2026
Waterford City
09:00
June 2026half-marathon
Waterford Viking Marathon 2026 – Full Marathon - marathon race in Waterford City, Ireland
MARATHON20 Jun 2026
Waterford City
08:00
June 2026marathon
Waterford Viking Marathon 2026 – Quarter Marathon - 10k race in Waterford City, Ireland
June 202610k
Gullion Way Ultra 2026 - Ultra marathon race in Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Co. Armagh, Ireland
ULTRA MARATHON4 Jul 2026
Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Co. Armagh
09:00
July 2026Ultra marathon

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