How hilly is the Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards)?
The Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 230 m.
Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) 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 £167
Decision summary
Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) Half Marathon at a glance
- Entry fee
- £37
- Typical conditions
- 71/100
- Evidence depth
- 32 verified facts
Lower than 64% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) 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
- Countryside, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) route go?
The Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) route starts at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex, Newtownards and finishes at Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex, Newtownards. Underfoot, expect roads and footpaths. It passes Comber, Scrabo Road and Moate Road. 13.1-mile loop running out to Comber and back.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- City
Atmosphere
- Community
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 230 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:11:57 (Craig McMeechan)
- Field size
- 600
- Field cap
- 600
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open entry half marathon listed as an Athletics Northern Ireland road running fixture.
Race day logistics
- Medal
- No medal included with standard entry
- Finisher tee
- No t-shirt included with standard entry
Access and course status
- Start
- Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex, Newtownards
- Finish
- Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex, Newtownards
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Roads and footpaths
- Landmarks
- Comber, Scrabo Road, Moate Road
- Notable features
- 13.1-mile loop running out to Comber and back
- widely regarded as one of the toughest half marathons in Northern Ireland
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £37 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £167 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 71Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Ards Half Marathon (Newtownards) cost?
The adult entry fee is £37, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £167 including modelled travel and accommodation.