Ballycastle's 5k Marconi Run returns - with some changes to the route

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Published 1st Apr 2025, 10:30 BST
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Get those trainers ready – Ballycastle’s 5k Marconi Run is back!

The popular race returns on Marconi Run returns on Sunday, May 25, with principal sponsor McAuley Freight.

The 5k event will take place starting at 10am from the tennis courts at Ballycastle seafront.

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Participants will follow a stunning route along the flat, fast, Carrickmore Road and the return leg will feature a challenging climb up towards Corrymeela but what goes up must come down!

Ballycastle Runners Chairman Michael Stewart is encouraging all running enthusiasts to register for the Marconi Run which takes place in Ballycastle at 10am on Sunday 25 May. All participants will receive a bespoke medal designed especially for the occasion. He is pictured with Aaron McAuley from McAuley Freight, principal sponsor of the event. CREDIT MCAULEY MULTIMEDIABallycastle Runners Chairman Michael Stewart is encouraging all running enthusiasts to register for the Marconi Run which takes place in Ballycastle at 10am on Sunday 25 May. All participants will receive a bespoke medal designed especially for the occasion. He is pictured with Aaron McAuley from McAuley Freight, principal sponsor of the event. CREDIT MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA
Ballycastle Runners Chairman Michael Stewart is encouraging all running enthusiasts to register for the Marconi Run which takes place in Ballycastle at 10am on Sunday 25 May. All participants will receive a bespoke medal designed especially for the occasion. He is pictured with Aaron McAuley from McAuley Freight, principal sponsor of the event. CREDIT MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

On the descent, runners will enjoy some of the best views the Causeway Coast has to offer before they make their way back to the seafront area.

All participants will receive a much sought after medal designed especially for the occasion, with prizes up for grabs for the top three male and female finishers, and age categories as well. There will also be a post-race picnic to look forward which is always a highlight of the day.

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