The Ards Half Marathon on 26 June 2026 takes runners through the towns and countryside of Ards in County Down.
Starting and finishing in Newtownards, the route is undulating-to-hilly, on roads and footpaths. It has a reputation for being one of the toughest half marathons in the province.
It is organised by the Scrabo Striders and supported by the Ards Borough Council.
Half Marathon run
The race starts and finishes at the Ards Leisure Centre in Newtownards.
Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.
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This listing was last manually checked on 31 March 2026.
