Athletics club in Mayo to host scenic run this September
Céide Fields aerial photo. Photo Credit: OPW
A beautiful scenic Céide Coast Atlantic Run, hosted by Ballycastle Athletic Club, Co. Mayo takes place on Saturday, 21st September at 12 noon. One of the most scenic routes in Ireland, runners will pass along the wild, rugged North Mayo Céide Coast, encounter iconic landmarks such as the Céide Fields Visitor Centre, the breath-taking Céide cliffs, Ballycastle beach and Dún Briste (The Broken Fort), the famous sea-stack at Downpatrick Head.
Register online at: https://www.ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com/
The Half-marathon will start at 12pm sharp. The Céide Coast Atlantic Run route will commence at the spectacular Céide Fields Visitor Centre and will follow the coast road, passing Ballycastle beach before proceeding to the famous Downpatrick Head.
The race will enter the headland where runners will get a chance to run 500m off-road, and opportunity to view the spectacular Dún Briste sea stack (weather dependent). From there, the race will return to the main road and finish in the idyllic village of Ballycastle, where a warm welcome and refreshments will await. Each entrant will receive their own uniquely designed medal and souvenir tech top.
There is also an option to participate in a 10k run which will also depart from the Céide Fields Visitor Centre and follows the coastal route back towards Ballycastle along the spectacular Céide Cliffs.
More information available at ceidecoasthalfmarathon.com.
