Greenway Half Marathon 2025: Date, Registration, Course Guide

Anyone who has trained through an Irish winter knows that finding a flat, fast half marathon feels like spotting a unicorn. The Waterford Greenway Half Marathon 2025, however, delivers exactly that — a point-to-point course along an old railway line with a net elevation drop of 100 metres.

West Waterford Athletic Club will host our now annual Greenway Half Marathon.

— West Waterford Athletic Club, race host

The course follows the old Waterford–Dungarvan railway line.

— Running Calendar, event directory

Distance: 13.1 miles (21.1 km) ·
Date: 30 August 2025 ·
Start time: 9:00 AM ·
Location: Kilmacthomas, Waterford, Ireland ·
Course type: Point-to-point along old railway line ·
Terrain: Flat, tarmac path

Six key details, one pattern: this race is designed to remove every obstacle between you and a personal best.

When is the Greenway Half Marathon 2025?

What is the start time?

• The race starts at 9:00 AM sharp on Saturday, 30 August 2025 (Eventmaster, official ticketing platform).
• Buses from Ballinroad to Kilmacthomas run early morning — arrive at Ballinroad Hall by 7:30 AM to catch transport (West Waterford Athletic Club, race host).

What is the date?

• The event is scheduled for 30 August 2025 (Eventmaster).
• The refund window for withdrawals opens on 21 July 2025 (Eventmaster).

The pattern: early start, early registration deadline, tight bus logistics. The organizer has compressed every logistical variable so you don’t have to think about it on race morning.

How do I register for the Greenway Half Marathon 2025?

Where to register?

• Registration is live on Eventmaster, Ireland’s event ticketing service.
• Entries opened 1 July 2025 (Ireland Echo, event guide).
• Entries close on 25 August 2025 — or earlier if the 750-participant cap is reached (Eventmaster).

What is included in the entry fee?

• Bus travel from Ballinroad to the Kilmacthomas start line (Eventmaster).
• A unique Greenway T-shirt (Eventmaster).
• Chip-timed results via MyRunResults, timing service.

The trade-off: the exact entry fee isn’t publicly listed on official sources, but the inclusion of bus transport and a T-shirt means the price likely beats city half marathons where parking alone costs €10–15.

What is a good half marathon time?

Is 2 hours slow for a half marathon?

• A 2-hour half marathon requires a 9:09 min/mile (5:41 min/km) pace — achievable for most recreational runners who follow a 12-week training plan (Runner’s World, running publication).
• Worldwide, the average half marathon finish time is around 2:00–2:05 for men and 2:10–2:20 for women (Wikipedia, reference source).

Is 1 hour 30 minutes good for a half marathon?

• A 1:30 half marathon equals a 6:52 min/mile (4:15 min/km) pace — considered very good for amateur runners (Runner’s World).
• Only about 1% of the population has ever run a half marathon, so simply finishing places you in a small club (Irish Runner, running magazine).

What this means: if you’re targeting a sub-2 or a 1:30, choose the Greenway over any hilly course. The profile is your ally, not your enemy.

Which half marathon in Ireland is considered the easiest or toughest?

Which half marathon in Ireland is the easiest?

• The Waterford Greenway Half Marathon is widely cited as one of the flattest and fastest courses in Ireland (West Waterford Athletic Club, race host).
• The route follows a disused railway line, meaning no sharp hills, no traffic, and a consistent tarmac surface (Running Calendar, event directory).

Which half marathon in Ireland is the toughest?

• The Dingle Half Marathon in County Kerry is often considered the toughest due to its hills and coastal exposure (Dingle Half Marathon, event website).
• Other challenging courses include the Kilkenny Half Marathon (rolling hills) and the IMRA trail series, which feature significant elevation gain.

The catch: “easiest” doesn’t mean “easy.” A half marathon is always 13.1 miles of sustained effort. But on the Greenway, you fight only your lungs, not gravity.

What happens to your body in the 48 hours after a half marathon?

Immediate post-race effects

• Muscle inflammation peaks 24–48 hours post-race as micro-tears in muscle fibres trigger an immune response (Runner’s World, running publication).
• Glycogen stores in muscles and liver are depleted, requiring 24–48 hours of carb-rich meals to fully replenish (Irish Runner, running magazine).
• Immune system suppression occurs for several hours post-race, making you more susceptible to infections (Runner’s World).

Recovery timeline

1. First 24 hours: hydrate with electrolytes, eat protein within 30 minutes, walk gently to promote blood flow (Irish Runner).
2. 48 hours: light stretching, foam rolling, and sleep (aim for 8+ hours) accelerate repair (Runner’s World).
3. Full muscular recovery takes 7–14 days before returning to high-intensity training (Wikipedia).

For Waterford-based runners, the implication is practical: plan your recovery meals for Saturday evening before you leave the finish line area in Ballinroad. Local shops in Dungarvan close early.

Those planning to run the Greenway Half Marathon 2025 will find the Greenway Half Marathon 2025 guide an invaluable resource for course details and registration.

Frequently asked questions

For every runner considering their first half marathon or chasing a PB, the choice is clear: register early for the Greenway Half Marathon 2025, run controlled through the first 5 km, and let the flat profile carry you to a finish time you’ll actually be proud of. Hesitate past 25 August and you’re waiting another year for Ireland’s most runner-friendly course. If you’re looking to extend your stay, consider Day Tours from Dublin: Best Train, Bus & Private Trips or explore Things to Do in Clonmel: Top Attractions, Festivals & Day Trips.