• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Larne
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £45
  • Past event

Antrim Coast Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

true cost £175

Decision summary

Antrim Coast Half Marathon at a glance

Entry fee
£45

Lower than 29% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
66/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Antrim Coast Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Coastal, Historic, City, Waterfront, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Antrim Coast Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Antrim Coast Half Marathon?

The Antrim Coast Half Marathon is described as flat.

Where does the Antrim Coast Half Marathon route go?

The Antrim Coast Half Marathon route starts at Glenarm Road, Larne Town Centre (by Larne Town Park) and finishes at Chaine Memorial Road, Larne. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Larne Town Park, Larne harbour, Antrim Coast Road and Chaine Memorial Tower. course currently holds both the Men's and Women's UK & Ireland All-Comers Records.

What should runners know on race day for the Antrim Coast Half Marathon?

Live music along the route. Pacers from 1:30 to 3:00.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Historic
  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Competitive
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Net elevation
-19 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
58:36 (Daniel Mateiko)
Women's course record
1:04:22 (Yalemzerf Yehualaw)
Field size
International field with participants from over 40 countries

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Minimum age
17+
Sold out
Yes
Qualification status
World Athletics Elite Label Road Race and World Ranking Event — Northern Ireland's only World Athletics Elite Road Race.

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pacers from 1:30 to 3:00
Medal
Finishers medal included in entry
Finisher tee
Finishers T-shirt included in entry
On-course music
Live music along the route

Access and course status

Start
Glenarm Road, Larne Town Centre (by Larne Town Park)
Finish
Chaine Memorial Road, Larne

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Landmarks
Larne Town Park, Larne harbour, Antrim Coast Road, Chaine Memorial Tower
Notable features
  • Marketed as one of the fastest and flattest routes in the UK and Ireland
  • course currently holds both the Men's and Women's UK & Ireland All-Comers Records

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£45
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£175
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 66Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Antrim Coast Half Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £45, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £175 including modelled travel and accommodation.