Great Limerick Run

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Sports & AdventureLimerick
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceIts multiple simultaneous distance
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Great Limerick Run in Limerick

Great Limerick Run offers marathon, half marathon and shorter distance road races each May along the River Shannon and through Limerick city, drawing competitive athletes and mass-participation charity runners as one of Ireland's larger organised races outside Dublin. Marathon, half marathon and shorter distance road races run each May along the River Shannon and through Limerick city, drawing competitive athletes and mass-participation charity runners together on one event day.

Great Limerick Run takes place each spring, typically in May, offering marathon, half marathon and shorter distance options that route runners along the River Shannon and through Limerick city's streets, drawing both competitive athletes and mass-participation charity runners into a single event weekend.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its multiple simultaneous distance categories on one event day, letting runners of very different ability levels participate together along the same riverside course, is a defining structural feature shared with major mass-participation races but distinctly built around Limerick's Shannon-side geography

02

The mystery stays covered

Multiple distance categories running on the same event morning let runners of very different fitness levels and ambitions take part together along the same riverside course, rather than requiring everyone to commit to the same distance

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The combination of multiple distance categories

Water and renewal

Living ritual

from full marathon to shorter fun-run options

The sacred route

Living ritual

run on the same event day has been a consistent feature of the race

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Appropriate running gear for the distance entered, and weather-adaptable layers given variable Irish spring conditions.

Safety

At Great Limerick Run, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Great Limerick Run runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Nearest airportSNN — Shannon
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Great Limerick Run runs late.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Great Limerick Run?

Great Limerick Run is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Great Limerick Run take place?

The festival is listed in Limerick, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgreatlimerickrun.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked

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