20th September 2025 Pack Collection and start line Portballintrae Village Hal https://goo.gl/maps/4Zk3DFUkUvs6DEpu9 Start time: 7am (Pack collection from 5:45am bus leave for start line at 6:15am) 10 hours to complete Total Distance: 64km Total elevation: 449m Route https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79953339 The Ultra Marathon i
Causeway Coast FULL Marathon 14th September Pack Collection https://goo.gl/maps/4Zk3DFUkUvs6DEpu9 Start time 9am (pack Collection from 6am – 8:30am) 8 hours to complete Total Length: 42km Total Ascent: Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79808946 The Causeway Coast Full Distance Marathon is an out and back course Starting & Finishing in Portballintrae. After running Runkerry Head you descend to the World Famous Giants Causeway and run through the gap in the stones before climbing the infamous Shepherds Steps. From here its Clifftops, beaches, mud, sand and seaweed all the way to the turnaround just after Ballintoy at Larrybane Quarry. If you’re new to the Causeway, don’t come expecting a gentle coastal run. It’s one of the toughest marathon courses out there… but it’s also one of the most dramatic and beautiful. The pain from the race will wear off quickly and you will be left with the memory of taking part in one of the UK and Ireland’s top trail running events. Expect all terrain and be prepared for everything the weather can throw at you. Pack Collection and Start The event area, parking and pack collection will be clearly signposted on your arrival to Portballintrae. The event pack collection will take place from 6am -8 :30am on 14th Sep. The event will start at 9am sharp beside pack collection under the arch. Aid stations From 8am the following Support Stations are at the following distances and locations: 1 – 12.22km Dunseverick Castle . Food, Water & Medical Support 2 – 14km Dunseverick Harbour Food, Water & Medical Support & Drop bags 3 – 21KM Turn – Food, Water, Medical 4 –28km Dunseverick Harbour Food, water and medical & Drop bags 5 – 29.6km Dunseverick Castle Food, Water & Medical Support 6 – 37km Giants Causeway Food, Water & Medical Support https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79808946 Finding your way As with all the categories the Marathon will be fully way marked. Whilst being able to navigate isn’t completely necessary we encourage everyone to take time to study the course, train on it if possible, carry a map and know how to use it. We encourage the use of GPS and other mapping software such as viewranger. GPX files will be available prior to the event. We will do everything in our power to ensure your kept on track but in the end its your responsibility to follow our guidance and physical markers on the course. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/79808946 Safety and medical We will have a dedicated Check Point Crew located along the course at strategic points. We will monitor and record both your progress and your physical and mental state. If you require medical attention, we will task one of our private paramedics to your location if appropriate. Our team will be there if you need them. Cut offs 8 hours to complete 1st cut off – mid-way point, 21km in Larrybane at 1pm. 2nd cut off – 29km, Dunseverick Castle at 3pm. 3rd cut off – 37km at the Giants Causeway at 4pm 1st Cut off – 21km 4pm 4 hours into the race 2nd Cut off – 32km 6pm 6 hours into race Finish line Cut off – 42km 8pm 8 hours into race At the end of the race you will be welcomed by 100s of fellow runners, spectators and the 26 extreme crew that have been with you for the duration of the event. You’ll get a beer or two from Mourne Mountains Brewery, a bite to eat, a medal and a buff. We will also have a medical crew and massage team to care for any injuries you’ve picked up along the way.