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Donegal East Marathons

The Donegal East Running Event offers two categories: half marathon, and ¾ marathon distance. 

Event Calendar

Ballybofey, Co. Donegal 

Another draw to this event is how fast the route is as well as the country roads being much more scenic than flat urban marathons. This is the perfect warm up race for the Dublin Marathon – which takes place 4 weeks later. The scenic course takes in rural roads along the River Finn in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.

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Sunset Kayak Session – Killult / Gortahork – 6.45pm. €15.

Contact Kathleen (Kitty’s Kayaks Facebook page) 086 4040035 for booking.

Tyrolean Traverse / Rock Climbing with Unique Ascent Contact Iain Miller @ uniqueascent.ie

Gola Island Tour 11am – 4pm. Magheragallon Pier, Gweedore. Contact Fiona Cois Mara Adventures for booking. €45 includes boat fare.

Sunset Kayak Session – Killult / Gortahork – 6.45 pm. €15. Contact Kathleen (Kitty’s Kayaks Facebook page) 086 4040035 for booking.

Charity Sunrise Hike Errigal – 6.30 am Errigal car park. Donations (Donegal mountain rescue).

Tory Island Tour – 9.30am departure from Magheraroarty Pier. Contact Fiona @coismaraadventures for booking €50 includes boat fare. 

Crolly Distillery Experience – Hour long Tour with tasting at end €19. 353 (0)74 9562376. quote the festival when calling. www.thecrollydistillery.com

Seven Sisters events registration 3 – 7.30pm (Dunlewey community hall).

Seven Sisters Skyline events – Dunlewey. 55k / 30k / 16k.

Post race meet-up – farahs bar (Chuirt Hotel) 9pm.

Taster Surf Sessions – Narosa Surf Magheraroarty beach 1hr €25.

All equipment provided Ages 6 and up. 10/11/12.

Email info@narosalife.com to book quoting event.

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Why Donegal East Marathon?

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Fast, Fast and Scenic

Another draw to this event is how fast the route is as well as the country roads being more scenic than flat urban marathons.

Ideal Warm Up For The Dublin Marathon

This is the perfect warm up race for the Dublin Marathon – which takes place 4 weeks later

Scenic Road Race

The scenic course takes in rural roads along the River Finn in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.

Medal, T-shirt And Refreshments Afterwards

Remember the day with a quality medal and event t-shirt

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