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Streets of Galway 8K
Estimated date — the organiser has not announced the exact day yet
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Distances
8K
Profile
Flat
Surface
Road
Slots
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Visa
EU (non-Schengen)
Time limit
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The Streets of Galway 8K has been organised by Galway City Harriers every year since 1986 on an early-August Saturday evening, and its milestone 40th edition was started by the President of Ireland. Thousands of runners — from elites to casual joggers — set off near the Claddagh, run through the city-centre streets, loop out around Salthill and come back along the prom to finish at South Park by Nimmo's Pier. The course is fast and flat, the motto is 'Sport for All', and the midsummer evening start makes it a true city festival. Galway offers the Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, buskers on Shop Street, oysters and pubs full of trad music.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in August
12–19°C
mild
Ireland's climate is mild and damp; rain and wind are possible.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
- goody bag
Standard starter pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Galway race expo
day before the race only
Bib pickup the day before.
Registration opens
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Registration closes
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Current price
TBC
Status checked
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Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Airports
SNN · 90 min
Reviews
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Registration status to be confirmed — check the organiser’s site