Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2026

What to Expect

The Antrim Coast Half Marathon is Northern Ireland’s premier road race and the only World Athletics Elite Road Race in the region. The 13.1-mile course starts on Glenarm Road near Larne Town Park, sweeps into Larne harbour and through the town, then joins the spectacular Antrim Coast Road. Walkers and runners are both welcome. New for 2026, a companion Antrim Coast 5K race starts at 9:00am on the same day.

Good to Know

• Half marathon starts at 11:00am; new 5K race starts at 9:00am

• 5K is open to all runners and wheelchair athletes aged 17+, with a flat town-centre route

• Entry fees: GBP 38 early bird (affiliated and unaffiliated), GBP 42 standard, GBP 47 international

• Register at antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com or contact info@antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com

• Course is flat and fast; World Athletics Label Race designation

Getting There

Larne is on the A2 Antrim Coast Road, approximately 30km north of Belfast. Parking is available in Larne town centre. Regular Translink bus services operate from Belfast to Larne.