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Running · Marathons
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Location
- Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, Ireland
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon: 22 May 2027, from Glendalough monastic village. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Race Timeline
254 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon 2027?
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon 2027 takes place on Saturday, 22 May 2027.
Where does Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon start?
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon starts at Glendalough monastic village. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon?
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon cost to enter?
10th edition; early-bird tickets on official site
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, Ireland
- Start Point
- Glendalough monastic village
- Surface
- Road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
10th edition; early-bird tickets on official site
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Glendalough Athletics Club.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Glendalough monastic village. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Glendalough monastic village
Start line.
Where Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon starts and finishes
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon starts at Glendalough monastic village. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Route Breakdown
Billed as "Ireland's highest road marathon" — the only road marathon run inside the Wicklow Mountains National Park; created in 2016 by Glendalough AC, running Glendalough to Sallygap and back to Laragh (42.2km, 800m ascent), with a companion Glen to Glen Half Marathon.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyGlendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Glendalough monastic village
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Glendalough monastic village fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
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Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.