Marathon
Sat 24 Jun 2023 Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway | Marathon

Hike a marathon along the iconic Giant’s Causeway, taking in the dramatic views of Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Sat 24 Jun 2023
  • Entries closed
Larrybane Quarry, Ballycastle

Marathon

06:30

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 26 mins hiking + 2600 ft ascent
  • Coast
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Fundraising required
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Traffic free
  • Urban
Event website

Overview

The Macmillan series of one-day hikes will take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. Bring your family and friends together and have a fantastic day out while raising money for people living with cancer.

Challenge yourself in a spectacular coastal setting and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere whilst raising vital funds to support Macmillan Cancer Support.

This event is part of Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway.

In pictures

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Team discount

There is a 10% discount on the registration fee for teams of 5+. The discount code is generated when you complete the registration form which you need to enter in the promotional code box before proceeding to payment.

  • Bag transfer
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Larrybane Quarry
Ballycastle
County Antrim
BT54 6LS
UK

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Return transport
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

The 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
  • Pass unspoilt coastline and crumbling castles around Dunseverick
  • Arrive at the remarkable UNESCO listed Giant's Causeway
  • Enjoy spectactular views over the windswept beaches at Portrush
  • Head to the finish line, at the Ulster University campus in Coleraine
MIGHTY HIKE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY ROUTE MAP
Point to point along the famous Causeway coast to finish at Ulster University.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

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

  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Included

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

Not Included

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

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support

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.

Team fundraising

If you sign up as a team, you will need to raise the minimum fundraising amount of £250 for each member of your team. You can, however, choose to split the total in any way you like between the team if some people are comfortable raising more than others. 

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries closed
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

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

Entry fees

Entry fee

£25.00

Minimum sponsorship

£250.00

What a great day, inspirational people everywhere, each with their own individual story. Kim and I feel elated and honoured to be among you all. Still aching, and raised money for a cause very close to our hearts. Ian Watts, Peak District Mighty Hiker

A challenge that pushed me both physically and mentally. I'm not sure what aches the most; my legs or my face from smiling so much! Thank you. Kate, Mighty Hiker

The atmosphere was amazing, we saw so many people encouraging each other and it felt so wholesome. Can’t wait to do my next Mighty Hike. Anastasia, Jurassic Coast Mighty Hiker

Other races at event

  • Sat 24 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Larrybane Quarry, Ballycastle > Bushmills Football Pitch, Bushmills

Half Marathon

07:50

£20

Age 14 & over

  • 13 miles hiking + 1250 ft ascent
Enter now