The Galway 5k Series (Athenry Leg) follows a fast, single-loop route that starts and finishes on the link road near the village center. The entirely paved course travels through the level outskirts of the town, avoiding the more significant inclines of the historic medieval center. Known as one of the flattest legs in the series, it offers a speedy course on straightforward, rural roads. The run concludes with a final straight back toward the race HQ for a high-energy finish.