Ultra Running Hub Recess, Ireland · Sunday, April 19, 2026
Connemara Int. Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (63.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 49 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.5km | 154 | Lukasz Franciszek Wrobel · 04:11:28 | Simone Durry · 05:21:30 |
| 2022 | 63.5km | 132 | Stuart Rawlinson · 04:23:49 | Sandra McKeever · 05:16:16 |
| 2019 | 63.5km | 158 | Stephen Connon · 04:35:13 | Jasmin Wonik · 05:21:23 |
| 2018 | 63.5km | 184 | Peter Abraham · 04:31:51 | Lucy O'Malley · 05:17:57 |
| 2017 | 63.5km | 187 | Sean Brosnan · 04:32:29 | Nicola Duncan · 05:01:15 |
| 2016 | 63.3km | 148 | Keith Whyte · 04:31:15 | Mieke Dupont · 05:16:11 |
| 2015 | 63.3km | 164 | Sean Brosnan · 04:22:43 | Tia Jones · 05:36:37 |
| 2014 | 63.3km | 195 | Lezan Kimutai · 04:07:50 | Ruthann Sheahan · 05:05:39 |
| 2013 | 63.3km | 190 | Keith Whyte · 04:25:52 | Amy Masner · 05:32:19 |
| 2012 | 63.3km | 209 | Giorgio Calcaterra · 03:56:56 | Carol Morgan · 05:25:52 |
The field grew 17% between 2022 (132) and 2023 (154). 18% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (63.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of road with 140 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 64 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.