07/09/2026
⚫🟡 ANTRIM COAST HALF MARATHON & 5k 🟡⚫
On Sunday 23rd August 2026 eight East Coast AC athletes toed the line in their own town, Larne, to race in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon events.
The half marathon route took runners through the heart of the town for four miles, before hitting the world famous Coast Road. Runners then made their way to Ballygally before turning and retracing their steps back to Larne, finishing beside the historic Chaine Memorial Tower. A very welcome sight after the hard miles that they had endured.
Conditions for the race were pretty much perfect for running, with virtually no wind to speak of and dry. A little humid, but not too bad.
Experienced distance runner Robert Martin was the first of our athletes to cross the atmospheric finish line, recording an excellent time of 1:26:22.
Trev McRoberts continued to show great form, putting in an impressive second half to finish in a speedy 1:27:55.
A few weeks previously, Caeris Armour displayed outstanding fitness during our clubs fundraising event and went on to further prove that form here, by way of a fantastic and much deserved new personal best half marathon time of 1:43:19.
This year Gary McNeill has shown real progress over various distances and again impressed at our local half marathon, finishing in an excellent 1:46:33.
Hannah O’Toole was the next athlete to cross the busy finish line, securing a time of 1:47:21, having enjoyed her run over the flat and fast course.
Michael McIlwrath logged a 1:58:46 for the 13.1 miles before recent recruit Katie Doey showed her strength and determination, holding a consistent pace throughout and covering the final few miles quickly to secure a time of 2:02:03.
Earlier in the day there was also a 5k race, where an inform David Brennan stormed home in an excellent time of 17:14.
WELL DONE to all eight of our athletes who represented our club impeccably. 🫡🖤💛
