Ards Half Marathon

The Ards Half Marathon on 27 June 2025 takes runners through the towns and countryside of Ards in County Down.

Starting and finishing in Newtownards, the route is undulating-to-hilly, on roads and footpaths. It has a reputation for being one of the toughest half marathons in the province.

As well as the Half Marathon, the event includes an approximately 9 mile Walk - through Newtownards and the neighbouring countryside past Scrabo Tower.

It is organised by the Scrabo Striders and supported by the Ards Borough Council.