• Ultramarathon
  • 64 km
  • Portballintrae
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £100
  • Past event

Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon

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 £230

Decision summary

Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon at a glance

Entry fee
£100

Lower than 54% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
68/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
29 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
64 km
Scenery
Coastal, Waterfront, Historic, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon 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 Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon?

The Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 1,139 m.

Where does the Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon route go?

The Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon route starts at Portballintrae (Beach Park, Beach Road) — event HQ, registration and finish line and finishes at Portballintrae village (event HQ / finish line). It passes Giant's Causeway, Shepherd's Steps, Portbraddon rock scramble, Ballintoy and Larrybane Quarry.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Very Technical
Source-stated ascent
1,139 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
Ultra cutoffs: 22km by 10:00, 43km by 13:00, 52km by 14:30, finish by 17:00 (per 2025 edition)
ITRA points
2 points

Access and course status

Start
Portballintrae (Beach Park, Beach Road) — event HQ, registration and finish line
Finish
Portballintrae village (event HQ / finish line)

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway, Shepherd's Steps, Portbraddon rock scramble, Ballintoy, Larrybane Quarry, Causeway Coastal Path
Notable features
  • ITRA points awarded: 1 point for the marathon, 2 points for the ultra
  • Official charity is Cancer Focus NI

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£100
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£230
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?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 68Favourability /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 Causeway Coast Marathon (Portballintrae) Ultramarathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £100, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £230 including modelled travel and accommodation.