The Ultimate Test Before Your Big Race
Take on one of Ireland’s most unique distance challenges at the Life Style Sports Irish ¾ Marathon, the perfect confidence-building race before your goal marathon.
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Event Overview
Set in the welcoming village of Longwood, Co. Meath, this event brings together dedicated runners for a focused, supportive, and motivating race experience designed to sharpen your endurance and pacing.
Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, chasing a new challenge, or stepping up in distance, this event delivers a rewarding atmosphere, strong community support, and a finish-line feeling that makes every kilometre worth it. The event has become a favourite among marathon trainees thanks to its ideal timing
What's Included
Every Bear Races event is designed to deliver a professional, enjoyable, and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Your Entry Includes:
Your Entry Includes:
- Professionally measured and certified course
- Chip timing for accurate results
- Bespoke Running T-shirt
- Finisher’s medal
- Finish-line refreshments & goodies
- Photowall to get your race day snaps
- 15% off at Lie Style Sports for all participants
Start & Finish Line Location
Start: Longwood GAA Grounds, Co. Meath
Finish: Village Green, Longwood
Parking
Parking opens from 7:50am in designated fields near the village.
- Follow marshal instructions at all times
- No stopping for drop-off on approach roads
- Carpooling strongly encouraged
Bag Drop
Located beside the GAA grounds start area.
Opens from 8:00am
Cut-Off Time
Course closes at 2:30pm (3.5 hours total time).
Schedule & Waves
Start Time: 10:00am (All runners)
Pacers available for marathon preparation at:
- Sub-3 Marathon pace
- Sub-3:30 Marathon pace
- Sub-4 Marathon pace
- Sub-4:30 Marathon pace
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Route Information
This certified 31.65K (19.66 mile) race takes runners on a scenic anti-clockwise loop through the surrounding countryside and along stretches of the Grand Canal corridor. With gentle rolling terrain and a total elevation gain of under 80 metres, the course is designed to test endurance while still allowing runners to maintain rhythm and pace.
Life Style Sports Irish ¾ Marathon
Date
04/10/2026 10:00 am
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