faqs.

The next race is on Saturday 7th March 2026 in Kinvara, Co. Galway.

The first race is the 3/4 Marathon at 11:00am, followed by the 10K at 12:00pm and the Half Marathon at 12:10pm.

The 3/4 marathon is €50, the half marathon is €45 and the 10K is €30. A small online processing fee will also apply. Early bird rates are also available for the first 100 entries.

T-Shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase separately if desired. More details here…

Yes, there will be Rock and Road finishers medals. See you at the finish line!

Yes. Pacers will run 40/45/50/55/60 minutes in the 10k and 1:30/1:40/1:50/2:00 in the half marathon. For the 3/4 marathon pacers will run to a pace rather than a time. The paces will be every 30s from 7:30 to 10:00 min/mile.

All roads are closed except the crossing points on the N67, where the flow of traffic will be managed. For more information please click here.

Yes. The Kinvara Rock and Road will use chip timing technology and every participant will receive an accurate finishing time for their race.

The 3/4 and half marathons are marked in miles and the 10K is marked in kilometres.

Yes, there will be water stations at regular intervals on all three race routes.

Bananas and water will be available at the finish area. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available in Kinvara Community Centre, a short walk from the finish area.

Yes, showers will be available at the local GAA grounds (TBC for 2026) – click here.

There will be lots of toilets at the start/finish area and some “emergency” toilets on the half and 3/4 marathon routes.

Race numbers will be posted to all participants resident in Ireland. International participants can collect their race numbers on the morning of the race from 8am at the finish area near The Pier Head Bar & Restaurant. Please arrive as early as possible to collect your race number.

No. There are no entries on the day.

Online. Click here.

Yes, so long as there are still places available in the new distance and you contact us at info@rockandroad.ie in time. Charges will apply if you switch to a longer distance. More info here.

You can transfer your entry to someone else or defer your entry to the following year if you do so in time. There is a charge of €10 for a deferral. There is no charge for a number transfer. Please click here for more details. We can not offer you a refund of your entry fee.

Yes, for the 10k and half marathon. There is no walker option in the 3/4 marathon due to time constraints for road closures, etc.

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old on race day.

The start line for all three races will be around the quay area in Kinvara (near The Pier Head Bar & Restaurant).

Please wear your race number to the front.

The finish line for all race distances closes at 4pm. All roads will reopen no later than 3pm so extra care should be taken if you are on the course after this time.

We will be in touch with all entrants during the week before the race by email with up to date race day information. Please also check this website and the event Facebook page.

Results will be available through the results page of this website as soon as possible after you cross the finish line.

Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 male and female finishers for all distances. There will also be age group prizes in the 10k and half marathon for O40 (1st, 2nd, 3rd), O50 (1st, 2nd) and O60 (1st). Age group prizes in the 3/4 marathon will depend on entry numbers. For more info click here.

In the event that the race can’t take place for public health or weather related reasons, your entry will be moved to the rescheduled date, whether that is later in the year or the following year. We will be unable to refund your entry fee.

If you can’t find what you are looking for on our website please contact info@rockandroad.ie.

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