Scenic Roads, Coastal Air, Pure Wexford Energy
Experience the charm of Ireland’s southeast coast at the Wexford 10K & Half Marathon, a spring favourite that combines stunning sea views, local support, and a festival-like race-day atmosphere.
Scenic Roads, Coastal Air, Pure Wexford Energy
Experience the charm of Ireland’s southeast coast at the Wexford 10K & Half Marathon, a spring favourite that combines stunning sea views, local support, and a festival-like race-day atmosphere.
THE RACE BEGINS IN
Starting on the Wexford Quays, runners take on a beautifully scenic route that flows through quiet country roads, filled with friendly faces and community spirit, and finishes in the heart of Wexford Town.
Whether you’re chasing a goal or enjoying a day of movement and connection, Wexford delivers the perfect blend of challenge, motivation, and fun.
Every Bear Races event is designed to deliver a professional, enjoyable, and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Professionally measured and certified course
Chip timing for accurate results
Finisher’s medal
Bespoke running t-shirt
Finish-line refreshments & goodies
Photowall to get your race day snaps
15% off at Life Style Sports for all participants

Start Line: Paul Quay Car Park, Wexford (Google Maps)
Finish Line: The Faythe, Wexford Town
Local car parks: Euro Car Park, Allen Street, High Street, Crescent Quay, Rowe Street, Bride Street.
Do not park in Paul Quay Car Park — it is closed for the race start.
Train: Wexford Station (10-min walk).
Bus: Bus Éireann Route 2/X2.
Carpooling encouraged.
Located at the National Learning Network Centre (NLNC), The Faythe, open from 8:00am.
Use baggage label from your number.
One small bag per runner, waterproof bag recommended.
3.5 hours.
Half Marathon Runners: 10:15am
10km Participants: 10:30am
All races start in waves. Chip timing ensures your race begins when you cross the mat.
Pacers:
Posted: If you registered 3 weeks before the event
Collection Required:
Overseas & incomplete addresses
Registered within 3 weeks of the event
Number Collection
Saturday 17th April Lifestyle Sports Wexford Town Time TBC
The Wexford Half Marathon & 10K offers a scenic and varied route that captures the very best of the southeast coast. The race begins along the picturesque Quays of Wexford Town, winds through the peaceful countryside, and finishes at the historic Faythe, offering a mix of town, rural, and coastal views that will keep every kilometre fresh and motivating.
The 10K is ideal for runners of all abilities, while the Half Marathon extends further into the countryside before looping back towards town for a lively, crowd-filled finish. With friendly marshals, smooth organisation, and plenty of local support, it’s a route you’ll remember long after race day.
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The rules are to ensure that everyone enjoys a fun, safe and fair event!
1. Please obey the Stewards and Gardai at all times.
2. Please keep to the course cut-off time deadlines.
3. Do not take any shortcuts off the course. You are only cheating yourself.
4. Runners must have their number clearly visible on the front of their running top.
5. Runners who finish the race without a number will not receive a finisher’s medal. There will be no exceptions to this.
6. Outside assistance is not allowed. You may carry your own food or drink but support from cars or bikes is strictly prohibited. This is in the interest of safety and of giving everyone an equal chance.
7. Do not leave valuables in bags left at the bag drop. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen or mislaid bags.
8. It is the responsibility of participants to know the route and change over points.
9. You must register and sign the waiver to be part of the race. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting the race.
No, refunds are not available.
Yes – entries can ‘usually’ be transferred to another runner by submitting an official name change request to our team. Name changes can usually be accommodated up until race numbers have been allocated. No changes can be made after this.
If you are not registered for the event in your own name and have not completed the online race waiver as part of the event registration, you are NOT permitted to run. The race entry and race number are allocated to the original purchaser. We would not have any of the emergency contact or medical details for you if you ran on their number and should there be a medical incident we would not know who you were! It is also unfair to other participants when a male runs on a number allocated to a female and visa versa and can cause someone to miss out on their rightful placing as the results will display under the original entry owners name and age/gender category!
Yes, this can usually be accommodated. It is possible to change to any distance if its not sold out. Please note if changing down you will not receive a refund and if changing up, you must pay the difference. Distance Change Requests should be sent by email to Support@bearraces.ie
Should the event be postponed due to occurrences outside the control of the event organiser, the event organiser reserves the right to reschedule the event to a future date. Those registered for the event will be accommodated on the rescheduled event date. If the rescheduled event date does not suit the individuals needs, the event organiser will offer a deferral to the next year’s event.
All Athletics Ireland licenced events require participants to be licenced. If you hold annual membership you are covered. Please add your membership details when prompted. If not, you need to add a one-day licence (€2.00) to your registration. These fees do not come to the event organisers, they go direct to Athletics Ireland to support their work and development of the sport.
Yes- you can register up to 10 people in one order online. For groups of 10+ participants we can assist you with a group entry. There are discounts available for groups. please contact us at groups@bearraces.ie
Yes – there is the option on the event registration form to create a fundraising page as part of the registration process.
It is usually possible to register on the day, unless the event/distance has already sold-out. Check socials for updates.
All Irish-based entries who signed up before the postalcut-off will receive their number in the post a week before the event. Anyone who signed up after this will have to collect their number. Overseas and incomplete addresses must collect their race number.
Yes – we can cancel the race number you were assigend and remove it from the race list. We will then be able to assign you a new race number at the help desk on the day or number collection session ahead of race day (if applicable). Please note there is a €20 replacement number fee.
Race numbers are dispatched two weeks prior to the event. Please allow a few days from this date, for yours to arrive. If you have not received it by the middle of race week, please reach out to support@bearraces.ie. You may have supplied an incomplete or incorrect address. We will be able to check and assist you accordingly.
Your number will be held for you to collect at one of the number collection sessions if you registered before the postal cut off and supplied an overseas address. Please come to the ‘Internationals’ collection point. If you registered after the postal cut-off date, you should collect from the main collection point.
Yes – every finisher receives an event T-shirt and medal.
You have been allocated the T-shirt size requested on your order form. If you need to swap size, we will do our best to accommodate this after the race, should stocks allow. We cannot swap sizes before the race.
Official event t-shirts are either posted with your number or are to be collected at number collection depending on when you signed up. If you ordered additional Bear Races Running apparel, as an additional purchase, this is posted out separately, approx. two weeks from the date of order.
No – to receive a finishers medal you must attend and collect in person. We are not able to post anything out after the event.
We follow Athletics Ireland’s official guidance, minimum ages are; 6-Mile / 10km is 16yrs. Half Marathon / ¾ Marathon and Full Marathon distances, is 18yrs.
The race brief is typically sent out one week prior to the event and then again the day before the event. If you haven’t received the email, make sure and check your spam.
You should arrive well in advance of the start of the race, especially if you need to collect your race number. Give yourself time to prepare for the race, have a stretch and orient yourself with the start area. If you have your race number already, just arrive with it already pinned to you and you are all set and ready to run!
Events of Half marathon distance and above will have pacers. Pacers are typically for the following times: Half Marathon: 1:30hrs, 1:45hrs, 2:00hrs and 2:10hrs.
3.5 hours
We welcome all abilities and we encourage everyone to take the event at their won pace. Please just be aware that there is a strict course cut-off time, so you’ll need to keep a pace that sees you finish within that window.
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Yes, bag drop is at the NLNC (The Faythe), and is open from 8:00am.
Yes, local car parks available (Euro, Allen St, High St, Crescent Quay, Rowe St, Bride St). Paul Quay Car Park is closed.
Yes, at the start (Paul Quay), finish (NLNC), and along the course at water stations.
Half Marathon: 6km, 13km, 16km
10km: 6.5km
Water is provided in paper cups. Please use the bins provided.
No, showers and changing facilities are not provided.
Yes, but runners must stay alert to instructions from marshals, Gardaí, and other participants.
No, unfortunately due to Health and safety, and insurance issues, we request you do not complete the event with your child.
Click HERE and find appropriate event then search your name/bib number/club.
No, there are no prizes awarded for placing in the event.
Event photos are available within 48 hours after the event and are provided by our official photography partner myrunphotos.ie
You will receive an email before and after the event with a link to the event Gallery.
“Absolutely loved the route my first doing it and will do it again.”
“Enjoyed every single part of it, first time doing the Wexford route and really enjoyed also got a PB for 10K today which is massive achievement for me as
a beginner runner.”
“Fantastic atmosphere and support all throughout.”
“Great route. Superb organisation. Wonderful volunteers.”
“The crowd were good and the marshals were very attentive. The waves went
off exactly as per time. The food at the end was nice. Using recycled cups is a
great idea.”
“The atmosphere around the route was electric the warmup and DJ at the start was just brilliant to really get us up for the run.”
“Great buzz at the start line and at the finish. The pacers were very helpful.”
“I enjoyed the challenging route along with the strong participation and people
encouraging each other on as well as all the people along the route offering support.”
“The atmosphere at the finish line was unbelievable, probably the best it’s ever been in the years I’ve done it.”
“I loved every single second and part of the race. It was my most enjoyable run yet! I honestly would do it all again in the morning if I could and cannot wait until next year.”
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