NORN IRON 100
HALF MARATHON
3RD JUNE 2023
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: Ballintoy to Portballintrae.
START TIME Ballintoy: 08.00
BUS LEAVES Portballintrae: Time TBC
SO WHATS INCLUDED?:
Bus from from Portballintrae to start in Ballintoy.
Bespoke Medal.
Timed event.
Medics.
Post race refreshments.
Trophies for the 1st ,2nd & 3rd Male and Female to cross the line.
FAQ's
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. 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 Tin 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: Ballintoy to Portballintrae.
START TIME Ballintoy: 08.00
BUS LEAVES Portballintrae: Time TBC
SO WHATS INCLUDED?:
Bus from from Portballintrae to start in Ballintoy.
Bespoke Medal.
Timed event.
Medics.
Post race refreshments.
Trophies for the 1st ,2nd & 3rd Male and Female to cross the line.
FAQ's
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. 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 Tin 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.
WE HAVE A FAB MEDAL
LETS JUST SAY IT WILL be McCOOL to have one of these!
(we are currently working to get these produced)
LETS JUST SAY IT WILL be McCOOL to have one of these!
(we are currently working to get these produced)
GENESIS, the designers and creators of the amazing statue which is currently located at Belfast International Airport, 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.
