Endurancelife | Giant's Causeway

Portrush, United Kingdom • 10 Apr 2027

Giant's Causeway 20 Mile Coastal Trail Run

Endurancelife Giant's Causeway is a trail running event of 20 miles (listed as 20.4 mi) held on the North Antrim Coast near Portrush. The route runs alongside the Giant's Causeway and its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a UNESCO Heritage Site.

The course lies entirely within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes cliffs, sandy beaches and ancient castle ruins. Terrain types listed for the event are grass, trail, beach and coastpath, with an overall rating of moderate terrain and a total ascent of 2276 ft. The event is noted as a UTMB qualifier. Recorded fastest times are 02:22:36 for men and 02:42:16 for women.

This event forms part of the Endurancelife 2026–2027 trail running season. Runners who complete any distance category at the event are awarded points based on performance and are listed on the Season Leader Board. Organisers request that registered participants complete an online check in approximately two weeks before the event; this process includes checking personal details, an ICE contact and viewing a mandatory event safety video. Event capacity is shown as 100 with 27 places currently filled. The listed entry price is 50 GBP. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 mi
20 Miles
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