Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon

Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon Incredibly scenic, incredibly tough. A marathon through the scenic heart of County Wicklow A scenic route with plenty of ups and plenty of downs.

Cyclists have long known the allure of the 'Lap of the Gap' circuit taking you from the village of Laragh to the highland pass of Sallygap and back past Lough Tay (the 'Guinness Lake'). From quiet country back lanes to the barren and dramatic heather landscapes once you pass the Glenmacnass Waterfall. Both our marathon and half-marathon adds a 'tail' to the traditional Lap of the Gap to allow you to start in the monastic village of Glendalough - one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. We hope you will get not just a race out of our event - but an experience for a lifetime. The event was successfully held the first time on 28 May 2016 with over 150 finishers over the two courses. Current course records:
Half marathon, 1:23:22 (M), 1:36:19 (F)
Marathon, 2:57:00 (M), 3:23:13 (F)

The Gap is calling again. 🏔️Lap of the Gap returns in 2027 for its 10th Edition, a decade of unforgettable miles through...
14/09/2026

The Gap is calling again. 🏔️

Lap of the Gap returns in 2027 for its 10th Edition, a decade of unforgettable miles through the Wicklow Mountains, incredible scenery and a running community that keeps coming back year after year.

Whether you're a Lap of the Gap veteran or ready to experience it for the first time, 22 May 2027 is your chance to take on one of Ireland's most memorable running experiences.

To celebrate the launch of the 10th Edition, we're offering:

15% OFF YOUR ENTRY

🎟️ Use code: LAUNCHPARTY26!

⏰ Offer ends 26 September

📅 22 May 2027

📍 Glendalough, Wicklow

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 10th Edition of Lap of the Gap.

Secure your spot before the offer ends.

🔗 https://lapofthegap.com/

The Gap is waiting.

11/09/2026

This is what Lap of the Gap run looks like. 🏔️

Mountain roads. Forest trails. Open views. Long climbs, fast descents and the kind of scenery that makes every step worth it.

From the first kilometre to the finish line, this is a run through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, and one you won’t forget.

Are you ready for the 10th edition?

Get your entries in today: https://lapofthegap.com/

Every mile of Lap of the Gap tells a different part of the story.The climb into the mountains. The pass at the top. The ...
02/09/2026

Every mile of Lap of the Gap tells a different part of the story.

The climb into the mountains.

The pass at the top.

The long, glorious descent into Glendalough.

This is Ireland's most iconic mountain marathon, from the steepest section of the climb, to the view you earn at the summit, to the finish line in Glendalough.

Enter Early - https://lapofthegap.com/

31/08/2026

Ten editions.

Thousands of runners.

One mountain road that never gets easier, and never gets old.

As we build toward the 10th Edition, we're looking back at the finish lines, the medals, and the moments that made Lap of the Gap what it is.

Here's to a decade on the mountain.

Join us on the 22nd May 2027

https://lapofthegap.com/

The climb is steep, it's long, and it's exactly why finishing Lap of the Gap means something.And the view that makes it ...
28/08/2026

The climb is steep, it's long, and it's exactly why finishing Lap of the Gap means something.

And the view that makes it worth it!

22 May 2027

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Every runner remembers the mountains. Most forget who made the day possible.The volunteers on the water stations before ...
23/08/2026

Every runner remembers the mountains.

Most forget who made the day possible.

The volunteers on the water stations before sunrise.

The marshals on every bend.

The Wicklow locals cheering from their gates.

The people behind Lap of the Gap.

Because it's never been run alone.

22 May 2027

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18/08/2026

This is the road that gives Lap of the Gap its name.

Ireland's highest mountain pass, cutting straight through Wicklow Mountains National Park.

No shortcuts, no easy corners, just you, the climb, and one of the most spectacular roads in Irish running.

Entries Open - https://lapofthegap.com/

Some runners do Lap of the Gap once. Most come back.Same mountains, same climb, a finish line that never gets old.It’s t...
16/08/2026

Some runners do Lap of the Gap once.

Most come back.

Same mountains, same climb, a finish line that never gets old.

It’s the race that keeps pulling people back to Wicklow, year after year.

22 May 2007

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Before you run a single mile of Lap of the Gap, this is what stops you in your tracks.Glendalough's lakes, the climb int...
13/08/2026

Before you run a single mile of Lap of the Gap, this is what stops you in your tracks.

Glendalough's lakes, the climb into the Wicklow Mountains, the stillness of the valley before race-day noise.

This is the view every runner earns on the 10th Edition course.

Some finish lines you remember.

This one, you feel the whole way round.

22 May 2027

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