BELFAST CASTLE
to
carrickfergus castle
7th May 2023
This event has 2 options to choose from, either a 50km Ultra or a Marathon.
The choice is yours!
The choice is yours!
The event will start in the grounds of Belfast Castle and will run to Carrickfergus where you will finish beside Carrickfergus Castle one of the oldest Castles in Ireland.
Your route will not be an easy one as you start by running up and over Cavehill, then on to Carnmoney hill and on again to Knockagh, you will have amazing views across Belfast Lough as you climb and descend all 3 of these hills!, the route will have a full mix of terrain including, trail, footpaths, road and forest paths. this is a run not to be missed.
As our ethos is to take running back to nature and the sheer freedom of simply running, you will be self-sufficient throughout the event - you will be required to carry a mandatory kit which will have everything you need to complete the route, including food and water. We do not supply bottled water or cups - you must carry your own refillable water bottles.
Given the course and the terrain you will be running on, we have a mandatory kit requirement which includes: a Mobile phone(charged/topped up), waterproof jacket, emergency foil blanket and bag/pack to carry these items.
We will provide water refill only stop at the half way point to the Marathon and 1 other location for the Ultra the exact locations TBC.
We will provide full GPX details of the route closer to the event to those that have entered.
There will be no extra signage or marshals on the course, you will follow the route using a GPS file on your watch or phone and we will provide a tracker so you and your friends can follow your progress.
Your route will not be an easy one as you start by running up and over Cavehill, then on to Carnmoney hill and on again to Knockagh, you will have amazing views across Belfast Lough as you climb and descend all 3 of these hills!, the route will have a full mix of terrain including, trail, footpaths, road and forest paths. this is a run not to be missed.
As our ethos is to take running back to nature and the sheer freedom of simply running, you will be self-sufficient throughout the event - you will be required to carry a mandatory kit which will have everything you need to complete the route, including food and water. We do not supply bottled water or cups - you must carry your own refillable water bottles.
Given the course and the terrain you will be running on, we have a mandatory kit requirement which includes: a Mobile phone(charged/topped up), waterproof jacket, emergency foil blanket and bag/pack to carry these items.
We will provide water refill only stop at the half way point to the Marathon and 1 other location for the Ultra the exact locations TBC.
We will provide full GPX details of the route closer to the event to those that have entered.
There will be no extra signage or marshals on the course, you will follow the route using a GPS file on your watch or phone and we will provide a tracker so you and your friends can follow your progress.
Both events will start at Belfast Castle and will follow the same route over the 3 hills until a certain point on the route where the Marathon runners will split of on a slightly different route to the finish line, however both events will finish in the same location.
Registration will be in Carrickfergus on the morning of the event and competitors will be bused to the start in Belfast.
So what's included in the entry fee?
Transport to the start location.
Full medical cover throughout the event.
Timed event.
Bespoke medal.
Post race refreshments.
Race tracker
Registration will be in Carrickfergus on the morning of the event and competitors will be bused to the start in Belfast.
So what's included in the entry fee?
Transport to the start location.
Full medical cover throughout the event.
Timed event.
Bespoke medal.
Post race refreshments.
Race tracker
Registration opening soon !