The 2026 Abbott Longford Marathon attracted a record number of competitors in Longford town last Sunday with nearly 1,600 registered participants taking part in the biggest and best event ever held in the county town.
Almost 1,600 registered for the event, which Fiona Fenelon, the PRO of the organising committee, described as a record number.
Seán Hehir of Kilkishen, County Clare, representing Croghan Athletics Club in Wexford, claimed victory in the Longford Marathon, crossing the finish line in an impressive time of two hours and 36 minutes. Adele Walsh was the first female finisher, arriving 20 minutes later.
Longford-based Detective Garda Clive Glancy won the Half Marathon in a time of one hour and 14 minutes, while Nichola Doyle was the first female athlete home in one hour and 24 minutes.
Elsewhere, Ciaran McGonagle took honours in the Ultra Marathon, while Longford AC Gold emerged as winners of the relay event.
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June Donlon with Finn and Luke Columb | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Cillian Jones | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Laura Brennan and Shona Mathews | Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Geraldine Ryan, Noreen Gilchriest and Nikki Farrell | Picture: Shelley Corcoran