Frequently Asked Questions

Each participant must only enter if they recognise that they make their best efforts in training for and completing the 13.1-mile race in less than 3 hours calculated from the time the last runner crosses the start line. This is because roads closed for the event need to be reopened to schedule. There will be a sweep van to collect runners who are failing to keep with required pace. If you refuse to board the sweep van when asked the organiser will no longer accept liability for your welfare. At this point you are no longer part of the race.

The starting pens are in Larne Town Park.

Yes, there will be an area to warm up within Larne Town Park.

Yes bag drop will be available at the start hub, and location will be confirmed in due course.

There are parking options around Larne. These will be confirmed in your final Instructions email which is sent a few days before the race day.

Yes, road closures will be in place from 9am on race day.

All participants must be within their start pen in Larne Town Park no later than 10.30am.

Pens will be labelled with your bib colour and predicted race times.

Yes, you can meet friends and family in the Sandy Bay Playing Fields.

The 2025 Antrim Coast Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 24th August at the new start time of 11am.

If you registered before the 31st July your race pack should arrived 2 weeks before the race. If you registered after the 31st, you can pick up your pack on race day.

Self-propelling wheelchair athlete entries are not accepted for 2025 whilst ACHM works through course logistics and challenges with the ACHM Advisory Panel. If you have expertise to offer this Advisory Panel we would love to hear from you. Please contact Info@antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com with the title ACHM Advisory Panel in the subject heading. Assisted running teams can participate in the Mass race as usual. Assisted running teams should email info@antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com to enquire about entry and advise ACHM of any individual needs which ACHM will endeavor to accommodate upon request. However, all requests cannot be guaranteed.

Yes, all the races will be on the same route.

If your race pack has not arrived by the event weekend you can pick up your pack on race day at the Centenary Pavilion located in the Sandy Bay Playing Fields.

You can view our runner terms and conditions here.

We have four race options: Mass Race Mass Race relay Charity entry Elite Race

You must be 17 years of age or older to participate in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.

You can find your results on the results page here.

You have the option of transferring your entry details to another runner up until 8pm on 31st July 2025. Following this date transfers will no longer be accepted, and you won’t be refunded.

Yes, you are required to wear an official Antrim Coast Half Marathon race number on the front of your singlet / shirt to participate in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.

Yes, the race will be televised on BBC sport website, BBC iPlayer and via the BBC Red Button.

Yes, you can register your interest to volunteer here. All volunteers will receive, full training free race t-shirt and Hi-Viz race vest.

Yes, we have accommodation options here. There will also be a complimentary shuttle service to and from the race included in the price.

If you are running the first leg, go into the pen with your team’s predicted finish time. If you are running the second leg, there will be a pen labelled Relay. You will then be taken to the handover point. If you are running the third leg, there will be a bus marked Rely on the Tower Road to take you out to the handover point.