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Olympic Bronze Medalist & American Record Holder

Upcoming Events

Join thousands of runners at these exciting upcoming events across Ireland

Abbott Longford Marathon 2026 - marathon race in Main Street, Longford, Ireland
MARATHON30 Aug 2026
Main Street, Longford
08:30
August 2026marathon
Kerry Way Ultra 2026 - Ultra marathon race in Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
ULTRA MARATHON4 Sept 2026
Killarney, Co. Kerry
09:00
September 2026Ultra marathon
Dingle Marathon & Half Marathon 2026 – Half Marathon - half-marathon race in Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
HALF-MARATHON5 Sept 2026
Dingle, Co. Kerry
09:30
September 2026half-marathon
Dingle Marathon & Half Marathon 2026 – Marathon - marathon race in Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
MARATHON5 Sept 2026
Dingle, Co. Kerry
09:00
September 2026marathon
Kilkenny Medieval Marathon 2026 - marathon race in Kilkenny City, Ireland
MARATHON12 Sept 2026
Kilkenny City
09:00
September 2026marathon
Mourne Mountain Marathon 2026 - marathon race in Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, Ireland
MARATHON19 Sept 2026
Mourne Mountains, Co. Down
09:00
September 2026marathon

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