Races Half marathon · Lisburn, UK
Lisburn Half Marathon
Lisburn Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Lisburn, UK, held each June. Starts at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and uses a route taking in the Eikon Centre and the former Maze Long Kesh site. The organiser describes it as flat and fast, with a traffic-free section. Mid-June evenings in Lisburn are usually mild, around 11 to 18°C, with a fair chance of a shower. The Lisburn Half Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
June
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid-June evenings in Lisburn are usually mild, around 11 to 18°C, with a fair chance of a shower.
Racing this course well
Starts at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and uses a route taking in the Eikon Centre and the former Maze Long Kesh site. The organiser describes it as flat and fast, with a traffic-free section.
The Lisburn Half Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser reported that the half marathon, 10K and fun run all sold out in 2025.
Official Lisburn Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
The 2025 and 2026 routes use the Eikon Centre and Maze Long Kesh site. The organiser says this gives a flat route with a traffic-free zone, which suits runners chasing a personal best.
- Surface
- Road
Worth knowing
- The race is held on a Wednesday evening, with the 2025 and 2026 editions on 18 and 17 June.
- More than 5,000 runners across the half marathon, 10K and fun run started in 2025.
Pick your goal for Lisburn
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Lisburn Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Lisburn Half Marathon?
- It is held each June in Lisburn, UK. Check the official Lisburn Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Lisburn Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and uses a route taking in the Eikon Centre and the former Maze Long Kesh site. The organiser describes it as flat and fast, with a traffic-free section.
- How do I enter the Lisburn Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Does the Lisburn Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser reported that the half marathon, 10K and fun run all sold out in 2025.
- How should I train for the Lisburn Half Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Lisburn Half Marathon: flat terrain, June conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Lisburn build.
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