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Name: Waterfoot To Ballycastle
Start: 2024-08-03
End: 2024-08-03
Location: Waterfoot

Waterfoot, United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2024

The "Waterfoot to Ballycastle" event, organized by We Run Wild NI, is a trail marathon and half marathon taking place on August 3, 2024. The marathon starts in Waterfoot and finishes in Ballycastle, covering a challenging course through Glenariff Forest and over Trostan, with 90% of the route being trail. Participants must be self-sufficient, carrying mandatory gear and using a GPX file for navigation.

The event emphasizes minimal environmental impact, requiring runners to carry their own water bottles. Registration is open, and the marathon offers 2 iTRA trail running points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Waterfoot

Race information

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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