The Conamara 10k Run Challenge

The Conamara 10k promises to be one of the most scenic road races in Ireland, starting in Carna village, crossing the islands of Roisín an Chaladh and Muighnis, before reaching the turnaround point at Muighnis graveyard and heading back to Carna.

As well as being a stunningly beautiful route, the coastal run is flat. The race, organised by the Conamara club, TríSpórt, will be chip-timed and refreshments will be provided afterwards in Carna Bay Hotel.

The Conamara 10k will be open to runners, joggers and walkers. There will also be a number of fun runs for children.

Online registration is available here and will close on Friday 7 October. It will be possible to register on the day for €25.

Along with the run, there will be a festival held over the October 8th-9th weekend. A running fair and expo will open at Carna Bay Hotel at 12pm on 8th October. Following the 10k Chonamara award ceremony, a lively Gaeltacht cultural session will be held at the hotel, with music, sean-nós dancing and sean-nós singing. The night will finish with a lively traditional Irish music session. Sunday will see a chi running workshop being held by Catherina McKiernan. There will also be a cultural walk being held in the Carna area on Sunday morning.

For updates on the race,check out the 10k Conamara run Facebook.The Conamara 10K route is also available here.