Endurancelife | Giant's Causeway
Portrush, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Giant's Causeway Coastal Trail Run is a 20 mile trail running event held in Portrush, Northern Ireland on 11 April 2026. The route runs along the North Antrim Coast and passes the Giant's Causeway UNESCO site. The course lies entirely within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes cliffs, sandy beaches and castle ruins. The event is listed as a UTMB qualifier.
Course and logistics
The route is described as moderate terrain with grass, trail, beach and coastpath underfoot. The distance is listed as 20 miles (20.4 mi) with a total ascent of 2,276 ft. The course is fully marked and uses electronic timing with instant result printouts and split timing. Records on the course are shown as 02:31:20 (male) and 02:47:10 (female).
Entries, services and rules
Entries are offered at £50 (GBP) for the 20 mile category. The event is part of the Endurancelife 2025-26 Season Leader Board; points are awarded based on performance. Participants are asked to complete an online check-in about two weeks before the event, which includes confirming a postal address for number delivery and watching a mandatory safety video. Extras and on-site services include optional coach transport, massage slots, an event safety kit, finishers medals, energy bars and on-site amenities. Event capacity is listed as 100 places with 86 filled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.