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A message from Sir Mo Farah who has confirmed his entry for the Elite Race. The event will be Live Streamed from our Facebook Channel, Youtube Channel & our Website.
Jamie Powell
Connor Baker
Gerard Doran
Sir Mo Farah is coming to townLarne AC is urging spectators to stay at home and watch the live stream of the event.
7am with holding stream and will tune in to race at 7.52am with race starting at 8am
Patricia Hamill David Hamill
Ian Cleland 🏃🏻♂️
Dave Cadden
Joe Conlon
Joe Conlon
So it's not cancelled? Same rule doesn't apply for everyone?
Paul Holmes
The lowly plebians who paid to enter this months ago can't even come to watch the event, but you can fly in people from areas with a higher rate of Covid transmission at a few days notice? The email sent on the 24th deliberately doesn't mention the event was still on for the select few. If its not safe for us it isn't safe for them either. Shameful.
Darryn Graham
Mark Simpson... you could give him some competition!
Laura Palmer are they serious
Ian Cleland home advantage????
Ivor Robinson 😂
Jenna Jordan
Chris Regan
What time does live stream start at?
Louise John are you having a go this year?
Julie-Anne Nolan
Matthew Morrow
So we can fly people in but can't let the locals race!!
Is it not cancelled ?
It’s a early start hope he hears his alarm clock
Just a pity local peasants can't run.
Rescheduled Antrim Coast Half Marathon chasing record times and place amongst elite European races - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
That's the hope of the ambitious organisers who, having assembled a field packed with more than 20 Olympians, are aiming to break Irish records and announce their event as one of the best in Europe no...Alan Skelly
Lynda McIlmoyle
Caris Niamh
Great to see Larne getting some positive recognition
Great effort by your club William.Looking forward to it,its appreciated!
Madaline Johnston Gillian Warnock
Can I please just get a refund as that new date doesn't suit me and i don't want to do a virtual one
🤣 that’s not going to happen, let’s be honest.
Is it part of the race criteria that you have not been outside the UK or Ireland 14 days prior to race? Thus eliminating any foreign competitors? Just curious...
Laurence Irwin exactly what we were saying on Monday!
It’s all about the “Elite”, eh..🙄.
Billy White
All who entered the postponed March Antrim Coast Half Marathon and late entries up to July will be eligible to run on the 12 September. Anyone wishing to defer Go to [email protected] for more information
Connor
Sonia Hastings x
Adele Orr Maria Quinn David Campbell
Kerrie Fox x
Niall Parkes
Thanks Trisha Donnell
Great to see the effort made and excellent measures in place. I havent deferred. Just checking i dont need to do anything else to confirm my participation?
Nicola Ingram 🙈🙈
Joanne Ewart
Should be commended for getting this race on under the restrictions. Well done.
Geraldine Larkin Mcclintock looks like you can defer if you email them!!
Jennifer - mentioned to Paul today I deferred mine until next year - just need to email them
That’s fantastic, chance of a PB Garry Morrow 🏃🏼♂️
Roisin Molloy email address to defer on this post
Currently 21/03/21
Hi I have just sent an email to defer my entry to next year. Do you know when next years race will be held?
Richard Ewart
Louie Almario
If we have our original bibs do we just turn up on 12th September? Haven’t seen any email communication- thanks!
Does the original race number posted out early in the year still be used or will there be new ones?
More information needed 1 are there toilets/portal looks at the start /along route finish area 2 what way are water stations working 3 How does finish line work with 100s of runners congregating in one place 4 Can we do a Virtual run instead would be a lot safer for a lot of runners who want to run this race
In the official press release, it keeps referring to the race, “for elite runners”... is this race just for official/elite runners or can any Joe Bloggs still run?
As there is no crowds can I wear in ear buds to keep me occupied for the 2 hours for my planned time It's my first every race so haven't a clue with the rules
Is registration still open?
Missed the opportunity to run this last year & was really looking forward to running it this year. I would like to run it but I want to be able to enjoy the run. I don't feel like I will be able to enjoy the run while being part of such a mass gathering during these times when Covid 19 is still such a huge risk. Therefore I'm going to have to defer my entry to next year. Good luck to everyone still running & stay safe. 👍🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️
As one of the photographers i took a wee scoot along part of the route today, some of the views when you take on the Antrim Coast Half Marathon
following the cancellation of Storming the Castle in Carrick this year, is there any news on whether the Antrim Coast Half Marathon will follow suit?
Harriet Bradford looks beaut
What date has it been moved to again?
We know things are hard for all the runners out there at this unpredictable time but we will get through it and out the other side.We are still working in the background to bring the race to you all in September and maybe with a few more surprises 😜
Our online entry has reopened for anyone who want to join us, with what we hope will be the best race around.
In the meantime please stay safe and see you all soon
Www.antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
www.antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
The P&O Ferries Antrim Coast Half Marathon course is both flat and fast and offers the best of town and coastal running.Simon Freeburn use the link above
Conal McGinley 👀👀
Tracy A Shanahan
A big thank you to Stephen Reid for giving you all a taste of what is to come in September youtu.be/RT_Hmvpv7Yk
AAmber Er Ali McNickle Debbie Dee Gillian McCrory
This video makes me want to come along and do what would be my first half marathon
Brilliant! Tanya can't wait now!
Peter Lawson Breandan O'Donnell
Awesome 👌
Jonathan Colin McNerlin
Brilliant Stephen
What an outstanding video yet again from a very talented local man. Well done Stephen.
An interesting interview that shows we are all feeling the pain but looking forward to all of the events later in the year 😁
We are now pleased to announce that the entries have been reopened for the event on the 12th of September 2020.We hope that all the current health issues will be in hand by then to allow us to go ahead. We are confident and working hard behind the scenes to bring you all the best race ever that we promised.
Get entered now and be ready for September but in the mean time stay safe and look after those around you.
www.antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
www.antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
The P&O Ferries Antrim Coast Half Marathon course is both flat and fast and offers the best of town and coastal running.Thomas O'Hagan
Layla Holden Chris O'Connor Conor O'Boyle I dare ye's
Conal McGinley 🤔
So we keep our numbers that were posted out or will we be getting new ones
Susan Nicholson !!
Katy Wright
I take it that we don’t have to re-enter if entered already for the postponed race?
Due to the Antrim Coast Half Marathon postponement to the September 12th. We ask all runners to keep their race number safe for the event. Non – Affiliated runners would have had their race numbers posted to their home address.
Affiliated runners – These would have been sent to your running club. So If you don’t have your race number please check with your running club.
antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/antrim-coast-half-marathon-statement-regarding-covid-19/
antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
We wanted to share with you the news that the 2020 Antrim Coast Half Marathon has been postponed to 12th September 2020.If this date is not convenient, any runnIs it possible to sign up for the 12th September race?
Keith Weir Darren Irwin Jonny Kerr
Antrim Coast Half Marathon – Covid-19 Update 15/03/20We wanted to share with you the news that the 2020 Antrim Coast Half Marathon has been postponed to 12th September 2020.
If this date is not convenient, any runner will still be able to defer to next year’s event – scheduled 20th March 2021, please contact the race website [email protected] .
Over the past week we have been working alongside fellow organisers, medical experts, and all our amazing stakeholders, runners included, to fully understand the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our event.
After careful considering all this advice, we have come to the conclusion that we have no option but to postpone next weeks event.
We’re sure you share our disappointment regarding this unavoidable postponement, especially as you have been training hard to complete this year’s race, but we hope to see you in the Autumn for what will now be an even bigger event!
What Happens next?
• Regular updates will be issued via the race website and all official social platforms, please follow our pages to keep informed of future developments
Rosalin Bowman
Alan Skelly
Sam Rosbotham Keri Smyth
What happens people who cant do sept and deferring to next year isnt an option ??
Thomas O'Hagan
Will you be allowing new entries for the new date?
Jim Lawrence
Bring on sept..🤗
Briege O'Hagan Bronagh Cushnahan at least we can defer till next year 👍
I would suppose there is not much need for a refund. I can make it in Sept but if i couldnt then I would have deffered to next year. There maybe be very few were this is just a one off and want thier money back. I assume there is some costs to setting this race up so why not doante it to these people who have given thier time and effort and with no fault of thiers have to cancel.
If we deferred prior to the postponement do we need to get in touch again (assuming not but just checking)?
***Marshal/Volunteer Update***We would like to remind all the dedicated people who came through to offer their services as marshals that the meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is no longer required.
We would also like to take this time to thank each and every one of you for your support and patience throughout the last few weeks.
Without people like you these events would never take place, its unfortunate that sometimes you are the forgotten people in the background, but you are really the backbone for every event and the sacrifice you all make is really appreciated by all involved at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
We look forward to seeing you all in September with the same dedication that you always do.
Many thanks,
Antrim Coast Half Marathon Race Team
Caireen McAlister
***COVID-19 - ANTRIM COAST HALF MARATHON UPDATE***With the fast developing news on the coronavirus situation we have taken the decision to postpone our race until September 12th 2020, we had been following the government’s guidelines throughout the past few weeks, although they remain the same there has been rapid escalating developments on the virus and inline with other major sporting events we have now decided that postponement is the way forward.
We would like to thank everyone who has put a lot of hard work into the organisation of what promised to be the best race ever on this island and to put that into our own town and community was our main drive.
All current entries will now be transferred to the new date 12/09/2020
On a more positive note and hoping that the pandemic we are now in will have passed we will be working behind the scenes to make this happen later in the year.
See you all on September 12th and we thank you all for your patience while we took this decision.
Antrim Coast Half Marathon Race Team
I can’t believe people are complaining about this decision. Have word with yourselves ffs.
Damned if you do, damned if you dont! Given the number of races in the calendar and the number of postponed races, it was always going to be a nightmare to get a date which didnt clash with something. I know it's frustrating for some, but remember, there are normal people, runners like you and me at the other end managing the Facebook page - don't be a dick 🍆
I hope potentially losing £30 is the worst thing that happens to everyone who entered in the up coming months. A bit of perspective please!
The right choice. I actually can't believe people are going off on one about it not suiting their schedule 🙈. This should be the least of your worries.
Extremely difficult decision for all involved in the organisation of such an event, after so many voluntary hours of hard work and anyone who has ever been involved will appreciate that it is difficult to please everyone. This year in particular due to the Coronavirus outbreak has meant even more meetings and decisions. Looking forward to running it in September.
If your biggest problem six months from now is races clashing I think you can count yourself incredibly lucky.
Is deferral our option then please for those of us already committed to the Great North Run?
Day before Great North Run. Bad choice of date. I hope my deferal still stands to next year
Yous made the right Decision Larne ac do yous not all no Covid-19 is killing people
Considering the circumstances it was the correct decision. Unfortunately some people won't be happy about the date but hey the race will go on and it will still be a fantastic event.
How and when will you offer refunds as you've picked the day before the GNR
Really disappointing. Was looking forward to it......
Any chance you can do the same as the London winter run? They enable people to get their medal if they ran the distance and showed proof via Strava / runkeeper / Apple Watch etc .... race is now 3 weeks before London marathons rescheduled date ....
Fair play to you for making the right decision. Not an easy one but the right one. We will see brighter days and enjoy a cracking race!
Away at the GNR that weekend hope there’s a refund option
Sad the race is postponed but it’s probably for the best considering the current climate. Looking forward to the 12th September. More time to train 😂 🏃🏽♀️
Took you a while, but at last you came to the right decision.
A friend has now 2 half marathons in September an 2 marathons in October.
Sensible approach. Difficult decision to make but the right one.
The right decision! Great to see these precautions. Me and my husband both entered but will be on holiday on 12th sept, can we defer to March? Thanks
Yes not good enough, I be away two weeks in September this is not good of them thinking it be ok with everyone 🤬
The right decision. No matter what date there will always be a clash of some sorts. Thanks Larne AC for all your work on this race and looking forward to sept!
Difficult decision for all race organizers to make. We all wanted to see a good show....we will in September!
Right decision but unfortunately that's Great North Run weekend which hubby and I are entered for. Is deferral still available to 2021?
The new date clashes with the GNR I’ll be looking for a refund
***UPDATED INFORMATION ***Antrim Coast Half Marathon – Coronavirus Update & Deferral Information
– 13th March 2020
Antrim Coast Half Marathon’s committee continue to monitor the Coronavirus situation very closely
noting the updates given by the UK Government and other public bodies. We are in regular contact
with our local authorities, local Safety Advisory Group and our medical provider.
Following on from yesterday’s government announcements regarding the spread of COVID -19 we
wanted to update all our runners, partners, spectators and the community about next Saturday’s
Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
Their advice still remains that the risk of infection from outdoor events such as the Antrim Coast Half
Marathon remains low, and that there is no epidemiological or medical evidence to suggest that mass
participation events should be restricted at this time.
We therefore plan to go ahead with next Saturday’s race.
We encourage all runners to follow the guidance currently being given –– see links below:
www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51711227
Extra precautions/facilities/advice will be in place on the day of the race including hand sanitiser areas
and increased St. John’s Ambulance and paramedic support.
If however runners still wish to defer their entry until next year’s event on the 20th March 2021,
please email your details to [email protected] and the committee will confirm
the deferral.
Deferrals will not be taken via any social platforms related to the event.
For all runners still wishing to attend, we ask both runners and spectators to follow the NHS’s advice
regarding good hygiene practices, washing their hands, covering their mouth and nose when they
cough, or sneeze; and disposing of used tissues in the bin immediately.
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
13/03/20
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
www.gov.uk
Find out the number of cases and risk level in the UK, what to do if you have symptoms, and what the government is doing about the virus.Looks like money over people's health won here, Athletic NI should be stepping in here !!!
The risk of infection from open air events is low, you have a choice, if you don't want to run then don't run. No one is forcing you to attend. I'll be going and running. That's my choice.
starting to get on my goat, near every parkrun in the country still on and most here probably on it but handing out advice on this event and some of the cheek i have saw is unbelievable, if passed and passed by government regulations run it, if not comfortable doing it then give it a miss, just my opinion
I have a suspicion like many others that by Wednesday 18th March this short sighted committee will be doing a u-turn. I think it would be better to keep faith with public by cancelling and encouraging postponement until later in the year. This stance will simply rub rational thinking people up the wrong way and impact on future events. Wonder what organisers of London Marathon know that Larnes committee don't or choose to ignore 🤔
Every other race is cancelled. The organisers of this event have stated they will pull on additional resources such as paramedics to make this happen. At a time when the NHS and those who support it are in crisis. I am as gutted as everyone but this is a really poor decision!
What makes this event so diffrent to other races??? Will corona not even go to larne is that why we will be safe😉
Guys ... seriously .... I think you are heading for a PR disaster here.
The only reason I'm not doing it is because it's my son's birthday but then again we've cancelled his party to protect the parents, grand parents, great grand parents of him and his friends. So I guess I can run it now seeing that it's grand and all.
Liverpool manager, “Of course, we don’t want to play in front of an empty stadium and we don’t want games or competitions suspended, but if doing so helps one individual stay healthy - just one - we do it no questions asked” Meanwhile at Larne Half marathon... 🤦♂️ www.facebook.com/377223512444690/posts/1519467914886905/?d=n
Are the rules different for Larne, Maybe Coronavirus doesn't spread if your married to your sister!!
Id rather take the loss of money than race. It makes no sense at all when other races and sports are being prosponed.
Just got a message from a friend larne Half postponed to 12 September. Is this true?
I'll be very happy if this goes ahead. If government legislates to cancel it, so be it. If people aren't comfortable running, don't run.
I'm the fittest I've been in 5 years and was so looking forward to this race, but with all due respect this is madness
It is very unfortunate that economic interests override rational arguments. The number of virus infections will increase exponentially in Northern Ireland. The organizers may also be responsible for any unfortunate events that may occur in the future. Concern grew as the UK death toll rose to 11 with confirmed cases up 208 to 798, the biggest daily leap yet. In the last 24 hours the UK has seen an enormous 35 per cent increase in cases of the deadly virus, with 20 positive cases in Northern Ireland. Today it was announced that football in England was put on hold and all mass gatherings are due to be cancelled.
Numbers affected with virus doubled in UK in 24 hours, what's wrong with organising committee, it's about keeping virus contained, think of people's health who are not competing 😩😩elderly vunerable, be sensible
Have all runners been given this information by email? Not everyone has social media.
👍🙌 good job fingers crossed this is still like this next week. Worlds gone mad over this
I’m more in disbelief that they’ve managed to get their hands on hand sanitiser in this crazy world we currently live in!
Schools closed, indoor gatherings of 100 and outdoor of 500 banned in the south and community transmission now in the north but not to worry, race with thousands still plans to go ahead 🤦♂️
Every one keep 2 metres apart during race😬. dont give out medals.
If the event is cancelled but some people take it upon themselves to run the distance on the day!!, then this will be even more stupidity on a completely different level tbh
I will not be attending due to the new travel band in America! My Airline got canceled!
I’ll be devastated though after all our hard work!
I might get a podium placing yet
Antrim Coast Half MarathonStatement Regarding COVID-19 12 March 2020
The organisers of Antrim Coast Half Marathon have been closely monitoring developments of Coronavirus and noting all the UK Government guidance in regard to this. As of 12 March 2020, advice is that there is no need or medical justification for the event to be cancelled or postponed. As such, we continue our efforts in the planning of what promises to be the greatest road race in Ireland 21 March 2020.
We are fully aware that this is an evolving situation and the uncertainty on the matter is challenging for all involved; we appreciate the hard work and efforts by all but our main priority is the health and wellbeing of race participants, spectators, volunteers, organisers and support teams. We want to reassure our runners and supporters that we are currently discussing several contingency plans and safety measures and thank everyone for their patience and understanding at this time.
Please be assured that all runners will be advised through the official channels if and when we receive notice of a UK wide ban on large scale events. To pre-empt this situation, we are already in discussions with our supporters and stakeholders to postpone the event to a later date. At this stage it is too early to give any further details on this matter. We do, however, appreciate that it’s not just race entry at stake and that some runners will have made travel and accommodation arrangements for the event.
We continue to monitor developments on an hourly basis and incorporate public health guidance into both our plans and risk assessment for the race weekend.
We ask all participants to follow current advice:
• to stay away from the event if you have flu-like symptoms (fever above 37.8C) or a persistent cough
• to stay away from the event if you have travelled from an affected area, or who have been in close contact with an infected person
Advice for anyone who has travelled back to the UK from the main affected areas and some countries has been issued by the government. Full details are available on www.gov.uk Please visit this site if this applies to you.
www.gov.uk
GOV.UK - The place to find government services and information - Simpler, clearer, fasterHannah McCarthy
Sure it's here anyway. May as well run the race. Schools all still on and businesses so what difference is an outdoor run really going to make. If you don't want to do it don't.
Just postpone it for next year guys, the risk is too high.
I think it's pretty irresponsible to run the event... 😶 You'll get tonnes of people who don't know they have it yet in close proximity
Everyone is free to decide whether to come or not. According to the government they want us all to get it so we can have herd immunity for next year. Half of larne will run it regardless
Wendy Murray
Lisa McCrea fyi
Can’t see how this race is going ahead when all the others have been post poned/ cancelled
You really shouldn't be continuing to invite folk from all over the place to come here atm. The further spread of COVID19 is an absolute certainty in this area if you don't do the sensible thing and cancel this year's run.
This would be my first half marathon and I have done lots of training for it but in the current situation I think cancelling is a responsibility you should take. I'm gutted but it certainly wont be my last try at a HM. And would love to do this in a more cheery environment
Great news can't wait 👌🙌🏃
Every area is an affected area 🤔
Patricia Thompson 🤞
Laura Chambers Trainor Carolyn Crawford
Jacqui Peoples Nicola Williamson 🤞🤞
Adam McNeill
Sharon Dallas Hasson
Any updates? We’re now within a weeks period until race day Don’t be leaving it until last minute to keep us up to date. Training is going well although I think it’s sensible to postpone the race.
Briege O'Hagan
Event should be cancelled.
Frankie Bradley 🙏🙏💪💪
Just doesn’t seem the right decision given the current situation. Would be best left for when things settle and people can enjoy the run rather than pulling out or else running with major anxiety about catching or spreading illness!
What’s the latest on next weeks half marathon? London marathon just been cancelled
Grant Macneill
Barbara Patterson