Mayo Women’s Mini-Marathon: Key details ahead of landmark event

With time counting down to the start of the Mayo Women’s Mini-Marathon on Sunday, May 4, excitement is growing to fever pitch.

It is anticipated that participants will flock in their throngs to the start line in Castlebar for the ten-kilometre run, with a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere expected throughout the landmark event.

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To help build the atmosphere pre- and post-event, the Mall is expected to be a hub of activity, with live music, refreshments, and entertainment for children being provided.

The mini-marathon won’t be the only landmark event happening in the county town that day, as GAA supporters will converge on MacHale Park for the Connacht Final between Mayo and Galway.

Those travelling to either event are advised to take note of the following road closures to facilitate the mini-marathon:

The Mall (9.30 am - 4 pm)

Ellison Street (9.30 am - 3 pm)

Lower Spencer Street (10.30 am - 12.30 pm)

Duke Street (12 midday - 1 pm)

Newport Road to Pound Road (12 midday - 1 pm)

Pound Road (12 midday - 1 pm)

Gallows Hill (12 midday - 1 pm)

Newline (12 midday - 1 pm)

Pontoon Road to Ballinvalla (12 midday - 2 pm)

Ballinvala Road - Ballinvala to Mountgregory (12 midday - 2.30 pm)

Mountgregory/Turlough Road (12 midday - 2.30 pm)

Staball Hill/Thomas Street (12.15 pm - 2.30 pm)

Bridge Street (12.15 pm - 2.30 pm)

Main Street (12.15 pm - 2.30 pm)

There are a host of public car parks available around the start line, which can be seen below:

Online registrations can still be made here, however, the deadline for online entries is tonight (Monday, April 28). Those wishing to register after this must do so in person at the race number pick-ups, which take place from 5 pm-7 pm at Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex.