Achill Half Marathon 2026 (4th July)

The Achill Half Marathon took place in very strong winds, with driving rain showers, on a challenging course in Mayo on Saturday morning 4th July. There was little respite for the over 830 runners who took part in the race, which takes a circular route across the island encountering several sharp inclines. Eight athletes from Mullingar Harriers made the trip west for the event. First home was Paul O’Reilly in a time of 1:27:00. Tommy Byrne battled through the conditions and recorded a fine time of 1:34:30. Criona Reid was our first woman home in 1:38:59 to place 3rd in her master category. She was followed by  Maura Dervin, rewarded with victory in her master category as she posted a time of 1:42:50. Marie Louise Johnston was close behind and finished in a time of 1:43:40, with Joan Hickson completing the course in 1:45:36, followed by Mark Geoghegan (1:51:22) and Jane Creevy (1:54:40) [MO’S].