Abersoch Half Marathon

Abersoch Coast Trail

The Abersoch Coast Trail takes place in the seaside village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The event is part of the Abersoch Triple Crown series and includes several trail and beach races.

• 20K trail, coastal path out to Porth Neigwl and back to Abersoch Beach
• 10K trail, coastal and village tracks finishing on Abersoch Beach
• 2K Beach Blast on Abersoch Beach
• Torchlight 2K Beach Run held the evening before

Routes start and finish on Abersoch Beach and follow the coastal path past Tudwal’s Islands and Porth Ceiriad. The 20K route extends to Porth Neigwl, then loops back to the beach. Terrain includes tracks and trails, some short sections of road, and running on sand along the beach.

Support and event services include drink stations on course and at the finish with a choice of water or hydration drink, ChronoChip bibtag timing, clear signage, friendly marshals, professional traffic management and medic support. Finish area activities listed for the event include music, a race compere, massages, a beach bar and a BBQ. All finishers receive a zinc alloy medal with a bespoke lanyard plus recovery food and drink. The event offers bespoke trophies and a total prize fund of £1,000 and is affiliated with the Welsh Athletics Association, with entrants required to follow its rules and regulations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.