Tullamore Harriers half marathon launched

Pictured: left to right: Elaine Negi ,Head of Communications and Engagement, Michelle Mullaney, Tullamore Harriers, Sharon Daly, Tullamore Harriers, Liam McCormack, Community Liaison Officer, Mary Fox Mann, Tullamore Harriers, Kevin Brazil, Environmental Officer, Sharon Doyle, Head of HR and Communications , Mary Daly, Tullamore Harriers and Stephen Mills, Investment and Governance manager. | IMG

placeholder image — Pictured: left to right: Elaine Negi ,Head of Communications and Engagement, Michelle Mullaney, Tullamore Harriers, Sharon Daly, Tullamore Harriers, Liam McCormack, Community Liaison Officer, Mary Fox Mann, Tullamore Harriers, Kevin Brazil, Environmental Officer, Sharon Doyle, Head of HR and Communications , Mary Daly, Tullamore Harriers and Stephen Mills, Investment and Governance manager. | IMG

Popular half marathon is on last Saturday in August

Representatives of Tullamore Harriers and BnM gathered to officially launch the Bord na Mona Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon. ahead of this year's event on Saturday, August 29th.

Now just over seven weeks away, the race has already attracted a record-breaking 1,400 entrants, with all places selling out within weeks of registration opening.Held annually on the last Saturday of August, the half marathon has become a key fixture on the athletics calendar, providing the ideal opportunity for runners preparing for the Dublin City Marathon and other autumn races.

The event will see runners tackle a challenging but fair course through the scenic countryside around Tullamore. Starting at 10.00am on the Charleville Road at the junction with Dillon Street, the route takes runners through Mucklagh, along the Ross Road to Ballinacanty Cross, through Killurin, before finishing with a lap of the renowned Tullamore Harriers track.

Since its inauguration in 2013, the event has grown steadily in popularity and prestige. Its reputation was further enhanced when it hosted the National Half Marathon Championships in both 2023 and 2025, firmly establishing it among the country's leading distance-running events.

Tullamore Harriers is sincerely grateful for the continued support of BnM, Offaly County Council, An Garda Síochána, Offaly Civil Defence, the event's sponsors, local residents and the hundreds of volunteers whose commitment makes the race possible each year.

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The club thanks the public in advance for their patience and cooperation for what promises to be another successful Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon.