Run Galway Bay, the hugely popular multi-distance
running event on the shores of Galway Bay taking place this year on October 5th
is one of the most iconic running races Ireland. Participants signing up to the
event can choose from a flat, fast and friendly; Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k
on the edge of the City of the Tribes.
The 2019 event will see 4,000 participants take on
their running distance of choice. Starting and finishing in The Claddagh, the
looped route takes in the Wild Atlantic Way along the Salthill Prom before
returning to the electric atmosphere at the finish line in The Claddagh via
South Park.
This year Run Galway Bay are delighted to announce a
partnership with the major retail brand Tesco. Packet pick up for this year’s
event will take place at Tesco, Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road on Friday
4th October and Saturday 5th October.
Speaking about the partnership, Ray O’Connor, Race
Director of Run Galway Bay said ‘We are thrilled to welcome Tesco as a partner
to Run Galway Bay this year. Their
continued promotion of an active lifestyle and healthy eating in addition to
their excellent fresh food offering, perfectly complements our event. Tesco, as
a big brand partner, adds a new dimension to our event which will facilitate
the further expansion and promotion of this sell-out event. Run Galway Bay is
now regarded as a major big City event with an International flavour but
because of the quaint Claddagh village location, the event also has a unique
local community feel.
Speaking on the partnership, Ruairi Twomey,
Marketing Director Tesco Ireland said: “We are delighted to be supporting Run
Galway Bay this year. With five stores across Galway, we know how popular the
event has become to our colleagues and customers. We wish all our customers and
colleagues taking part the very best of luck.”
With numerous athletics clubs and large groups from
companies across the country already booked to take part in the largest
multi-distance running event in the West of Ireland, interest in the event is
so high that all three distances are now fully sold out six weeks in advance
with a limited number of charity places to be released by Cancer Care West in
the coming days.
For more information on the event log onto
www.rungalwaybay.com
