Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway | Half Marathon

Teams

It's easy to create a team! 

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

Event HQ

Larrybane Quarry
Ballycastle
County Antrim
BT54 6LS
UK

Free parking

There's free parking for all hikes at Ulster University, BT52 1SA which can be booked when you register.

Free shuttle bus

There will be a free shuttle bus from the car park to the start line at the beginning of the hike, and from the half marathon finish line back to the University after the event if you are taking part in the half marathon.

The journey from the University to the start line is 30 minutes and the shuttles will run from 05:20 to 07:40.

The journey from the half marathon finish line is 20 minutes and the shuttles will run from 12:00 to 17:00.

Please note that shuttle buses depart on a fill-and-go basis so listen out for updates on the day from the helpful Mighty Marshals.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues. 

The half marathon option follows a gorgeous route, taking in many of the highlights of this spectacular coast.

Route highlights

• Starting from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
• Enjoy wonderful views as you reach Portbradden Harbour, overlooking Whitepark Bay
• Pass the atmospheric ruins of Dunseverick Castle
• Arrive at the iconic Giant's Causeway, a remarkable coastal spectacle
• Stride to the finish at the village of Bushmills, home to the famous whiskey

Single use plastics

• There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
• Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
• The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

• A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
• All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
• There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

• The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
• Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

Included

• Free Macmillan walking top
• A clearly marked route
• Pit stops with snacks and drinks
• Medical assistance
• Free food at the finish
• Finishers medal
• Baggage transfer from start point to the finish
• Complimentary coach shuttles between venues
• Celebratory bubbly at the finish

Useful resources

• Mighty Hikes Sponsorship Form
• Mighty Hikes Training Zone
• Mighty Hikes Training Plan
• Mighty Hikes Merchandise
• Mighty Hikes Kit List
• A-Z of fundraising ideas
• Downloadable 'Sponsor a Mile' poster
• Cotswold Outdoors 15% discount

Not Included

• Accommodation
• Travel to/from the event
• Personal hiking gear (boots, clothing etc)
• Travel insurance

Individuals

There is a £250 fundraising pledge per hiker.

Teams

There is a £250 fundraising pledge per hiker however a team may have a joint fundraising target and joint fundraising page. This means the overall goal is shared.

eg. a team of 4 will have a target of £1000. 

Tips

Fundraising towards your £250 pledge is part of the challenge and the team is full of ideas to help you get there. Small steps can take you a long way and every pound you raise will help support more people living with cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

Macmillan will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are shared.

And they don’t stop there. They're going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.

But without your help they can’t support everyone who needs them.

14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Entry fees

It was the best organised event I have attended. The volunteers that cheered us on were amazing. Feet are in bits but worth every step to raise funds for a great cause. David, hiker of the Giant's Causeway