Races Half marathon · Newtownards, UK
Ards Half Marathon
Ards Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in Newtownards, UK, held each June. The route starts and finishes in Newtownards and runs on roads and footpaths through the town and the countryside of the Ards area. Listings call it undulating to hilly and one of the toughest halves in the province. Late June in Newtownards is usually mild, typically 11 to 19°C, with a chance of showers. A course as hilly as Ards Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
June
every year
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Late June in Newtownards is usually mild, typically 11 to 19°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
The route starts and finishes in Newtownards and runs on roads and footpaths through the town and the countryside of the Ards area. Listings call it undulating to hilly and one of the toughest halves in the province.
A course as hilly as Ards Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
Official Ards Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
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Asked often
- When is the Ards Half Marathon?
- It is held each June in Newtownards, UK. Check the official Ards Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Ards Half Marathon course flat?
- The route starts and finishes in Newtownards and runs on roads and footpaths through the town and the countryside of the Ards area. Listings call it undulating to hilly and one of the toughest halves in the province.
- How should I train for the Ards Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Ards Half Marathon's profile and the June weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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