The best running trails around Galway City

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(47)

3,264 people ran here

Running around Galway City is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Galway City—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt	Intermediate 01:17 12.5km
Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Knocknacarra	Intermediate 01:04 10.3km
Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Shantalla	Intermediate 00:52 8.44km
Claddagh Basin loop from Salthill	Intermediate 00:39 6.38km
Tea House Folly loop from Dangan	Intermediate 00:51 8.27km
Blackrock Beach – Galway Famine Ship Memorial loop from Salthill	Intermediate 00:32 5.25km
Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt	Intermediate 01:07 10.8km
Running loop from Claddagh	Easy 00:27 4.45km
Tea House Folly loop from Newcastle	Easy 00:29 4.75km

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Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt
01:17
12.5km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.9
(7)
361
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Knocknacarra
01:04
10.3km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
285
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Shantalla
00:52
8.44km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
247
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Claddagh Basin loop from Salthill
00:39
6.38km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
4.0
(3)
136
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Tea House Folly loop from Dangan
00:51
8.27km
6:13/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
114
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Blackrock Beach – Galway Famine Ship Memorial loop from Salthill
00:32
5.25km
6:10/km
0m
0m
Intermediate
104
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt
01:07
10.8km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
81
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Running loop from Claddagh
00:27
4.45km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Easy
66
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Tea House Folly loop from Newcastle
00:29
4.75km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Easy
63
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.