Half on the Head Half Marathon 2026

The Half on the Head Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile coastal loop starting and finishing in Ballyheigue. The course follows the Wild Atlantic Way around the Kerryhead Peninsula, featuring a steady climb for the first 9 miles before a steep descent toward the finish. Participants run past the Shannon Estuary and Tralee Bay, with views of Mount Brandon, the Cliffs of Dooneen, and the Maherees.