Sunday 25th May 2014
Participants Information Pack
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
The 2014 event will consist of: -
26.2 miles Athletics NI calibrated marathon course on flat road and footpath.
13.1 mile half marathon Athletics NI calibrated course on flat road and footpath.
10 mile walk on flat footpath.
1 mile fun run.
The Start
Please note that the starting point of each race has changed from previous years
The Full Marathon will start outside the Newry Credit Union Building on Hill Street at 9.00 am.
The Half Marathon will start at Greenbank Industrial Estate outside Pairc Esler at 10.30 am.
The 10 mile Walk will start at Greenbank Industrial Estate outside Pairc Esler at 10.00.
The Fun Run will start outside the Newry Credit Union Buildings on Hill Street at 11.00 am.
Participants must start at the allocated time for their event. Time recording will start at 9:00am and continue until 3.00 pm on 25th May 2014.Traffic controls will be in place to allow safe passage for participants along the designated event routes, so please allow extra time to make your way to the start area for your event, these restrictions will be in place from 8:30am until 3:00 pm. Anyone still on their event route after this time will be regarded as a pedestrian and, therefore, must obey the rules of the highway code regarding pedestrians. Walkers are required to use the footpaths at all times.
Participants
Participants for the Half & Full Marathon must be age 18 or over on the day of the race. If any participant is unwell prior to the event he/she is advised not to take part. Please arrive at least 45 mins before the start of your event, this will enable you to familiarise yourself with toilets, refreshments and the start and finish areas. Please note the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage of