NORN IRON 100
HALF MARATHON
DUE TO A LARGE SCALE CHARITY EVENT ON THE SAME DAY AS THE NI100 - 3Oth May 2026.
We have had to move the date of the Half Marathon to the 16th May, the other events will carry on as normal on the 30th and 31st May.
In addition to the Half on the 16th we will also hold a MARATHON.
The Half will Start at PortBallintrae and will finish at Larrybane Quarry
The Marathon will start at Larrybane Quarry and will run to Portballintrae wheer you will turn around and run back to finish at Larrybane Quarry.
This will only be for 2026
We have had to move the date of the Half Marathon to the 16th May, the other events will carry on as normal on the 30th and 31st May.
In addition to the Half on the 16th we will also hold a MARATHON.
The Half will Start at PortBallintrae and will finish at Larrybane Quarry
The Marathon will start at Larrybane Quarry and will run to Portballintrae wheer you will turn around and run back to finish at Larrybane Quarry.
This will only be for 2026
NEW DATE 16th May 2026
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 4TH NOVEMBER 2025
Join us for a spectacular Half Marathon along the famous North coast and the Giants Causeway this route follows the already waymarked Ulster Way.
ROUTE HALF MARATHON: Portballintrae to Larrybane Quarry, (Ballintoy)
START TIME Half Marathon: 10.00am
ROUTE MARATHON: Larrybane Quarry to Portballintrae to Larrybane Quarry
START TIME Marathon: 08.00
HALF MARATHON BUS LEAVES Larrybane Quarry : 9.15am
SO WHATS INCLUDED?:
Half Marathon Bus from from Larrybane Quarry to start in Portballintrae.
Bespoke Medal.
Timed event.
Medics.
Water on route.
Waymarked trail.
Post race refreshments. Half Marathon and Marathon
Trophies for the 1st ,2nd & 3rd Male and Female to cross the line in both Half Marathon and Marathon
FAQ's
Q. Cut off Times?
There will be a 5 hour cutoff for the Half Marathon and a 7 hour cut off for the Marathon
Q. Will the course be marked?
Ans: For this event You will follow the Way Markers that are already in place. There will be no additional signage on the course.
Q. Can I walk the event:
Yes you can walk as long as you can make the cutoff times.
Q. Will there be a GPX of the course?
Ans: Yes we will supply you with a GPX that you can download to your watch etc.
Q. Will there be Marshalls on the course?
Ans: No there will be no marshal's on the course except for the water refill stop as close to half way as we can make it.
Q. Will there be bottles or cups of water on the course?
Ans: No there will be no bottles of water or cups of water supplied at the aid station.
Q. Will I not have access to water?
Ans: Yes you will have access to water but you must have your own refillable bottle.
Q. Do I need to carry anything.
Ans: Yes There are a few compulsory items that you must carry with you.
1. You must bring your own refillable water bottle as we DO NOT provide bottled water or cups of water on the route. (We will have a water refill point as close to half way as possible to refill your bottles).
2. You must carry with you a Foil blanket in case of emergency, this will keep you warm in the event of an emergency while you are waiting on help. (these are extremely light to carry and could mean the difference in you getting hypothermia while waiting for help to arrive).
3. You must carry a mobile phone fully charged.
Unfortunately we cannot allow dogs to take part due to certain sections of the route crossing land where cattle may be grazing.
ROUTE HALF MARATHON: Portballintrae to Larrybane Quarry, (Ballintoy)
START TIME Half Marathon: 10.00am
ROUTE MARATHON: Larrybane Quarry to Portballintrae to Larrybane Quarry
START TIME Marathon: 08.00
HALF MARATHON BUS LEAVES Larrybane Quarry : 9.15am
SO WHATS INCLUDED?:
Half Marathon Bus from from Larrybane Quarry to start in Portballintrae.
Bespoke Medal.
Timed event.
Medics.
Water on route.
Waymarked trail.
Post race refreshments. Half Marathon and Marathon
Trophies for the 1st ,2nd & 3rd Male and Female to cross the line in both Half Marathon and Marathon
FAQ's
Q. Cut off Times?
There will be a 5 hour cutoff for the Half Marathon and a 7 hour cut off for the Marathon
Q. Will the course be marked?
Ans: For this event You will follow the Way Markers that are already in place. There will be no additional signage on the course.
Q. Can I walk the event:
Yes you can walk as long as you can make the cutoff times.
Q. Will there be a GPX of the course?
Ans: Yes we will supply you with a GPX that you can download to your watch etc.
Q. Will there be Marshalls on the course?
Ans: No there will be no marshal's on the course except for the water refill stop as close to half way as we can make it.
Q. Will there be bottles or cups of water on the course?
Ans: No there will be no bottles of water or cups of water supplied at the aid station.
Q. Will I not have access to water?
Ans: Yes you will have access to water but you must have your own refillable bottle.
Q. Do I need to carry anything.
Ans: Yes There are a few compulsory items that you must carry with you.
1. You must bring your own refillable water bottle as we DO NOT provide bottled water or cups of water on the route. (We will have a water refill point as close to half way as possible to refill your bottles).
2. You must carry with you a Foil blanket in case of emergency, this will keep you warm in the event of an emergency while you are waiting on help. (these are extremely light to carry and could mean the difference in you getting hypothermia while waiting for help to arrive).
3. You must carry a mobile phone fully charged.
Unfortunately we cannot allow dogs to take part due to certain sections of the route crossing land where cattle may be grazing.
Don't miss out on this fantastic medal!
WE HAVE A FAB MEDAL
LETS JUST SAY IT WILL be McCOOL to have one of these!
LETS JUST SAY IT WILL be McCOOL to have one of these!
GENESIS, the designers and creators of the amazing statue have kindly permitted us to use this image to create this fabulous and unique medal.
Click on their logo below to see some of the amazing designs they have created.
Click on their logo below to see some of the amazing designs they have created.
