The 2015 Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon & 10k Run) will take place on Saturday June 13th 2015.
Check the website http://marathon.ballyheigue.ie for full details and online registration.
The 2014 Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon) took place on Saturday June 14th.
Well done to all who completed the 10k and Half Marathon Courses. We hope you enjoyed it and hope to see you all again next year.
You can view the 2014 results here http://www.sportsplits.com/Home/QuickResults?clientId=74&raceId=10260&ra...
You can view Photos of the 2014 Race here (thanks Laura) https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/112723308638191977955/albums/60251185...
You can view a great video of the 2014 Race here (thanks Pat) https://vimeo.com/98209441
http://marathon.ballyheigue.ie
Looking for a stunning half-marathon? The Half on the Head follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballyheigue Village right around Kerryhead (one of the closest places to the USA). The 13.2 mile run takes you along the Shannon Estuary with views accross the river mouth to the coast of Clare. Glancing back you will see the rugged Kerry coastline stretching to the town of Ballybunion. You might even catch a glimpse of the fabled Cliffs of Dooneen. Upon rounding the point of Kerryhead you will experience the magnificent panorama of Tralee Bay with Mount Brandon and the Maherees as a backdrop. Further along you have stunning views of the coastline stretching from Ballyheigue beach to Banna and Fenit with Blennerville Windmill in the distance. For more details and route maps etc. please visit http://marathon.ballyheigue.ie
Entry to the Half on the Head is just €30. The fee includes, timing chip, customized technical running shirt, goody bag, finishers medal, and after race party and Bar-B-Q
Download Flyer for Half on the Head
A 10k Run will also take place on the day. Entry to the 10k will cost €15. The 10k will start from the Beach Car Park just after 11am and follows the Half Marathon route for the first 3 miles before levelling out on Kerryhead giving you a chance to drink in the magnificent views of Tralee Bay stretching from Banna Beach to Brandon Mountain.To register please click the link above and select the Kerryhead 10k option
View a google map of the 10k Run route https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=204280257639280866003.00049b3...
The 2013 Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon) took place on Sunday June 16th.
Well done to all who completed the 10k and Half Marathon Courses. We hope you enjoyed it and hope to see you all again next year.
You can view the 2013 results here http://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=74&RId=10167
You can view Photos of the 2013 Race here https://plus.google.com/photos/112723308638191977955/albums/589039688909...
You can view a video 2013 Race here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PUEZqNReJw
Gathering TV Footage is now available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2pggVtf-bg&feature=c4-overview&list=UUm-...
2012 Race
Thanks to everyone who took part in last years race. Feedback has been great so I hope ye enjoyed yourselves in spite of the weather.
View Race Results (PDF)
View Photos of the Race
Searchable results are also available on Sportstimings website at http://results.racetectiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=74&RId=20011&EId=1
Special mention to the couple from Utah who found out about the event online and decided to take part. I also wish to pay special thanks to:
All the local volunteers who helped out as marshalls for the race.
Sean Scally (and Enable Ireland).
The Festival Queens for brightening up the water stations.
Doctor Gerry Quill.
The Red Cross (& Holly)
Ballyheigue Lifepak group.
Flahives Bar (for the great B-B-Q and entertainment).
Dr. Ed Harty of Dairymaster for sponsoring the event and acting as official starter.
Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resouce Centre (& Laura).
Ballyheigue Events Committee.
The Half on the Head is a Half Marathon race (13.1 Miles) took place on Sunday July 1st 2012 at 11am.
Check the website http://marathon.ballyheigue.ie for full details and online registration.
The run route take you around the wonderous Kerryhead with spectacular views of Tralee Bay, the Maharees and Brandon Mountain as well as views of Ballybunnion, the Shannon and the Clare Coast.
Full details of routes, registration and cost will be announced by 16th March. All proceeds will go to local charaties and community projects. A half marathon walk is also planned.