Streets of Galway 8K

The Galway Clinic Streets of Galway 8K on 10 August 2024 is an annual 8km road race now in its 38th year, organised by Galway City Harriers.

Since its inception in 1986 the event has grown into one of the most prestigious road races in the country, yet remains true to its original motto of 'Sport for All', as many locals and visitors take on the event year in year out. The event will bring thousands of participants onto the streets of Galway and suburbs into what is a fantastic event and evening in the city.

The race route starts at Grattan Road beside South Park in the city and takes in many of the sights of Galway city. including the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, the landmark Galway Cathedral and NUI Galway, and routes out towards Salthill, past Pearse Stadium and then back in the ‘Prom’ along Galway Bay for a fast section into the finish at the historic Claddagh.