The Cape Clear Island Races
Info: New entries for this event closed on Sunday 16th August 2026 at 18:00.
| Half Marathon (inc Raceboat) | €125.00 | |
| 10km (inc Raceboat) | €85.00 | |
| Half Marathon (NON-Raceboat) | €95.00 | |
| 10km (NON-Raceboat) | €70.00 | |
** Please be aware that using the scheduled service to the island will not get you to the start line on time!!! The non Raceboat option is therefore only for those who can make their own way to and from the island by their own means (their own boat or charter). PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A MULTI-TERRAIN EVENT WHEREBY WE USE LONG SECTIONS OF TRAIL. ROAD SHOES WILL NOT SUFFICE. Mandatory Kit
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Cape Clear Island - Inis Cleire, is Ireland's southernmost inhabited island. It is a Gaeltacht area, in which Irish is spoken on a daily basis. With a population of around 130, it is a quiet, unspoilt island with a rich heritage of fishing and farming, today combined with island arts and crafts, lavender production, goat farming and even a Cape Clear distillery, famed for it's lavender gin!
The island is criss-crossed with a myriad of hiking trails, affording spectacular views of the islands of Roaringwater Bay, Fastnet Rock Lighthouse (only 6km west of the island), and stunning vistas eastwards, looking back to Sherkin Island and the mainland.
We have taken these island trails, and a selection of rarely-used, Fuschia-infused island lanes to create a unique trail running experience in West Cork - The CAPE CLEAR ISLAND RACES - with both Half Marathon, and 10km distances to choose from. Our chartered RaceBoat from Baltimore harbour to, and from Cape Clear Island is included in the adventure!
** Please note that there is also a Non-Raceboat option whereby you make your own way to and from Cape Clear. You would need to be on the island beforehand or have access to your own boat to make it to the Start-line in time for the event. The scheduled 10:45am ferry service from Baltimore will not get you into Cape Clear on time for the race. **
Provisional Start-times: HALF MARATHON - 11:30am 10Km - 12:15pm
Half marathon runners will be on the first ferry at 9am and the 10km runners on the 10am ferry **
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