Newry City Half Marathon 2019
The 2019 Newry City Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 26th May at 10am. Race numbers will be capped at 1000 and is expected to sell out well in advance so organisers “Newry City Runners” encourage everyone to enter early to avoid disappointment.
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Relay
There is no relay category in the 2019 event.
Course
The 13.1 mile course takes in a scenic coastal route starting with St. Christopher’s Park, Albert Basin, just opposite the Quays Shopping Centre Newry before heading down to Warrenpoint and the historic Narrow Water Castle on the scenic canal carriageway. The route out and back style event has been designed to be a flat, fast and personal best course. One of the flattest and fastest half marathon routes within Ireland. To view the Route click: http://www.newrycityrunners.com/newry-half-marathon/
Pacers
There will be pacers every 5.00m starting at 1.30 up to 2.15 hour groups. Look out for your group at the start line, they will carry different coloured balloons and located within a dedicated zone to ensure that you can all group together before the event begins.
Spectators
Good locations for spectating are at the initial start and finish line at Albert Basin, Greenbank Industrial Estate and the turning point beside Narrow Water Castle.
Finisher’s Medals
All competitors that complete the race will receive a commemorative medal.
T-Shirts
All entrants will receive a free race T-Shirt. Guaranteed sizes will only be available until 1st May 2019, after that Newry City Runners will accommodate as best as possible.
Fun Run
As part of the family fun day Newry City Runners will be holding a fun run. The fun run will be geared towards children under 13. Entry forms are available from Newry Credit Union Offices 70/72 Hill Street, Newry. The entry fee will be £2.00 per entrant, payable to the Credit Union or on the day. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Entry Fees
£25
Fun Run £2.00 – can be paid on the day or alternatively entries can be picked up from Newry Credit Union
Note: On the day entry will only be available if full race capacity is not met beforehand.
Refunds
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Once Newry City Runners receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not transfer your application to the following year.
Duplicate entries made in genuine error will be refunded in full.
Parking
There will be no parking in Albert Basin on the day, however ample car parking facilities are located around the event including within the Quays Shopping Centre and Buttercrane Shopping Centre.
Newry City Half Marathon 2019 Race Instructions:
Start Time
Marathon at 10:00am sharp.
Collection of Race Pack
You will be able to collect your race pack including race number and T-shirt at Newry Gateway Club, located on 20 Kilmorey St, Newry BT34 2DE from 8.00am – 9.30am on the day of the race. This is approx. 5mins walk away from the starting line.
Race Pack Collection will also be available on the day before the event, Saturday 25th May, from 12am to 2.30pm at Newry Gateway Club.
Race Numbers
Race numbers must be worn on the front of vests/T-shirts; Note that you may be disqualified if your number is not clearly visible.
The race number incorporates a timing chip – please ensure you wear the number at all times during the race. Loss of a number will mean that your time and position will not be recorded.
Start
The Start Point, located at the bottom of Albert Basin, opposite the Quays Shopping Centre. The Finish Line is located at the start of the entertainment zone, again within Albert Basin.
Runners will be called to the start no later than 9.50am. The front of the start line is reserved for faster runners and for athletes with wheel chairs, which will start two minutes before the main race.
First Aid
First aiders will be present on the course and at the end of the race. If assistance is required, please contact one of the marshals or a first-aider.
Toilets
In addition to the toilets provided within Albert Basin, there will also be portable toilets at two points on the course, each of which you will pass twice.
Water Stations
There will four water stations along the route, one each on the outward and inward legs. These will be signposted in advance. There will be sufficient bottles of water available for each runner to obtain one bottle at each station.
If empty, runners are asked to dispose of used bottles into the wheelie bins provided or, if they still contain water, on the road or footpath as near as possible to the water station.
Please do not throw them onto grass verges, over hedges or into gardens.
Finish / Post Race
At the end of the race you should run through the finish line. Do not turn back or stop until you are well clear of the line or unless you are directed to do so by a race official.
All race finishers and walkers will receive a medal on crossing the line.
The timing chip attached to your race number is disposable and does not need to be returned.
A free family entertainment zone will be provided which will include bouncy castle, obstacle courses and face painting.
Prize Giving
Prize giving will take place at approximately 12:00pm within the event marquee – maximum one prize per individual.
Prize Money
MALE & FEMALE
1st – £150
2nd – £100
3rd – £50
V35 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V40 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V45 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V50 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V55 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V60 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V65 –
1st £40
2nd £20
V70-
1st £40
2nd £20
WHEEL CHAIR
1st – £50
2nd – £25
For further information please email Newry City Runners at