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Run Galway Bay
Saturday, October 3, 2026Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Goal time
3:15:00
Adjusted time (preview)
About 100 m of climbing and 99 m of descent. Rolling.
Almost all within 2%No grades over 6%No counted climbs
Impacts
Based on the forecast, 13 days out.
Elevation
Heat
Wind
Total Impact
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Race Day Forecast
The live outlook for this start.
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Related races
Same city, region or country, when we can resolve them. World majors also point to each other.
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Pacing and conditions FAQ
Beyond conditions
Conditions are only part of the race-day loss
Pacing mistakes often add several minutes, sometimes more than conditions alone, especially when the course and conditions are not ideal.
What your plan includes
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Personalized pacing
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Weather-adjusted splits
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Heat adaptation & drafting
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