Race Information

Race Route 2026

Thank you for entering the 2025 AON Mullingar Half Marathon! We hope that your training has gone to plan and that you’re looking forward to the day. A few things to take note of before you toe the start line:

Race Numbers: All race numbers are being posted this year, and will be sent out closer to race day.

Transfers: Can be done on eventmaster website up to 9th March 2026. There are no refunds.

Car Parking: There is numerous public car parking in Mullingar and parking is free on the day of the race. www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/media/CarParkingMullingarA02024.pdf CARS PARKED
ON THE STREETS WILL BE TOWED AWAY.

RACE FINISHES AT 1PM and all race Marshall, stewards, first aid etc are stepped down.

Race Start: The race will start on Pearse Street (outside ‘Just Books’) at 10am sharp. The race is chip timed with a chipped start mat – please do not crowd the start as you will get an accurate recorded time for your race regardless of how far back from the start line you are when the gun goes. Your chip time begins when you cross the start mat. You should group with the pacers closest to your expected finish time (see below Pacers)

Pacers: There will be pacers for 1.20 / 1.30 / 1.40 / 1.50 / 2.00 / 2.10. Each pacer will be wearing an orange pacer tee-shirt and will carry a helium balloon with their times. Please group with the pacers closest to your expected finish time, even if you are not intending to run with them. For example, if you are expecting to finish in approx. 1 hr 45 minutes, please position yourself between the 1.40 and 1.50 pacers when we start gathering the crowds before the race start.

The Route: We have the same flat route as previous years. Starting on Pearse St. then heading out of town towards Delvin, onto the quiet country roads of Curraghmore and The Downs before heading onto the Royal Canal Greenway for the last 7km back into town, finishing in Mullingar Town Park. Link to Garmin Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/76794080. The race leaves the Greenway just after you pass under Saunders Bridge at the Millmount Rail Bridge.

Water Stations: Water stations will be provided at the following locations along the route at between kilometers 5 & 6, 11 & 12 and at Km 17. Portaloos are available in the Town Park and at two locations on the course.

Bag Drop: Unfortunately we cannot provide a bag drop facility this year.

Safety Briefing: A safety briefing will take place at the start line area at 9:50am. It is important that this briefing is attended.

Marshalls: We will have race marshals at various points along the route in high-vis – please listen to any instructions they might give you. They are there to help ensure the safety of all participants. We would strongly discourage the wearing of headphones as, while we will endeavour to limit/divert traffic as best we can, we cannot guarantee a completely traffic-free route, so there may be traffic from time to time.

Bins & Litter: Bins will be provided on the course and at the start & finish areas. Please use them to dispose of your water bottles, gels, etc. The local community, Westmeath County Council and Waterways Ireland are great supporters of the event; we want to repay their generosity with respect – Thank you!

The Finish Line: The finish line is located in the Mullingar Town Park.

Medal, Tee-shirts: Your medal and t-shirts can be collected after you cross the finish line – you will be directed to a large marquee where our volunteers will be handing out based on t-shirt sizes (note: for hygiene reasons it will not be possible to try on race t-shirts to test for size!).

Refreshments & Race Pack: Water will be handed to you as you cross the finish line. We are delighted that our sponsor, ORS, will have rehydration sachets available at the finish area to help with your recovery. Sandwiches and bananas will be available in the marquee. Please remember to dispose of any litter in the big bins provided. There are tea/coffee vendors in the area (on Pearse Street).

For further information, please contact us on mullingarhm@gmail.com

MHM Team

Previous Racers Experiences

Once again Mullingar shows all other towns and cities how it should be done. Last year I ran my first Mullingar Half Marathon and I was in awe of the well organised race the start, the finish all brilliant but the people, the marshals, the gardai, the hotel staff, the town people all magnificent this year. The weather tried to dampen our spirits but we all are runners maybe not Mo Faraahs but runners with true grit and Mullingar rose to eh challenge wow wow wow. What an amazing half marathon, thanks to all the organisers, thanks to the town but most of all yes most of all thanks to Martin and Geraldine who were magnificent pace makers full of chat, full of motivation they literally carried me home as for me I will be back.

Yet again a fantastic half marathon. Lots of people along the route encouraging everyone especially along the tough canal. All the supporters out with sweets & shouting us all on. Can’t wait until next year. Thanks to everyone involved.

Week done to all the organisers, sponsors, volunteers, supports and runners. What a brilliant event that gets better every year. I love the atmosphere on the run and comradery of all the participants. No matter what the weather throws at us its always great craic. Well done all.

“Well done to all the organisers of a brilliant event that continues to grow. Hard to think of a race that tickets as many boxes as the Mullingar Half Marathon. I had the pleasure of pacing the 1.50 group with Evan and must say a big thank you to Siobhan who looked after the pacers so well. Well done all.