The Brandon Bay run is an epic ALL BEACH challenge, set entirely on the golden beach around Brandon Bay in the Kingdom of Kerry. Walk, jog or run in one of the most unique running events in the world, surrounded by the majesty of Mount Brandon, the Atlantic Ocean & the Slieve Mish mountains.
So, what exactly is The Brandon Bay Run? This is an event, which is run entirely on the golden sandy beach that stretches around Brandon Bay all the way from Fahamore in the Maharees, to Fermoyle point under Mt Brandon itself.
The event starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees and competitors doing the half marathon effectively run from one point of the 7 mile beach to the other and back (Fahamore – Fermoyle – Fahamore).
The event is being organised and run by Castlegregory Celtic F.C. and is a non-profit event and is the only running event in Ireland ENTIRELY run on the beach!! What a challenge!
This event can be run, jogged or walked and entry for the half marathon distance is €40 and €30 entry for the 10k event and €20 for the 5k. The event starts and finishes at Fahamore in the Maharees for both the half marathon and the 10k. Please note, the start time of this event will be based on tide times for obvious reasons.