Basalt Breaks - Giants Causeway Coast Marathon Events
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Basalt Breaks Giants Causeway Coast Marathon Events
The Basalt Breaks Giants Causeway Coast Marathon is an off-road trail running event launched in 2010. It takes place along the North Coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, around Portballintrae and the Giant's Causeway headlands. The route uses coastal paths, cliffs, beaches, forest trails and includes out-and-back sections with technical rock scrambles.
The programme includes several race distances and a challenge walk:
- 10 km Race in aid of Cancer Focus NI
- 10 km Challenge Walk supporting Cancer Focus NI
- Half Marathon (21 km)
- Full Marathon (42 km)
- Ultra Marathon (64 km)
The marathon and ultra are ITRA points events, with the ultra awarded 2 ITRA points and the marathon 1 ITRA point. Proceeds from the 10 km race and the Challenge Walk support Cancer Focus NI, funding care, prevention, research and advocacy.
Event partners and contributors listed include NeutriLean, Glens of Antrim Crisps, Mourne Mountains Brewery, Basalt Six, Basalt Breaks (official accommodation partner) and INOV8 Trail Running (recommended equipment provider). The event attracts participants from Ireland, the UK and other countries and is described as taking place on rugged and varied coastal terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
