Omagh Half Marathon
The Omagh Half Marathon & 5k Run, now in its 36th year, started off as a 10mile race in 1981. In 1986 it was a 12mile race but changed to the Half Marathon distance in 1987. Omagh Junior Chamber organised it from 1981 - 1996 before it was cancelled for three years 1997- 1999. The local running club Omagh Harriers regrouped and relaunched the event in March 2000. The SPAR Omagh Half Marathon Race & 5K Run/Walk has had a steady increase in participation, starting with 240 in the year 2000 but with the slick organization of the hard working Omagh Harriers Half Marathon Committee, it is now recognized as one of the most prestigious running events in the country and we expect a record 5000 participants in 2026.
With the Covid 19 pandemic having a major impact on businesses, society and sporting events, the committee took the decision to cancel the race in March 2020 but instead ran it as a very successful virtual race with many participants running the 'Omagh 1/2' in many overseas exotic locations. Unfortunately the Covid situation persisted which meant there was to be no race at all in 2021.
Back with a fresh look our event sold out in record time this last few years so enter early for 2026 to guarantee your Half Marathon place as we will sell out again in a matter of weeks. There is a quality T-shirt guaranteed for All Half Marathon finishers plus newly designed bespoke medals for All finishers including the 5k finishers. Chip timing, fast course, race pacers, street entertainment, finish line refreshments are all on offer to make this one of the top events in the 2026 sporting calendar.
This year's Omagh Half Marathon/5k chosen charity is TBC.
Please support our Sponsors, SPAR, LINWOODS, TC AUTOS, OMAGH CREDIT UNION, MJ McIVOR SOLICITORS, PIZZAMAC, CALOR, CALDWELL CYCLES, BRADLEY'S PHARMACY, JMG SYSTEMS, GRANTS OF OMAGH, WHITE'S, SILVERBIRCH HOTEL, TAYTO, RECYCO, LYONS & WARD WOODCRAFT, BANKMORE PLANT HIRE & LOUGH TEC.
Half Marathon Walk time 8.30am
Half Marathon Run time 9.30am
Half Marathon Run, Wheelchair and Walk all start at Omagh Leisure Complex.
SPAR 5k Run time 9.45am
5K starts at Omagh Leisure Complex approximately 15 minutes AFTER the 1/2 Marathon commences
Prizes
A prize fund of over £6000 is on offer plus £250 bonus for the 1st male & female to break the 1/2 record time (Male-64.46min, Female-74.28min) There is a top quality T-shirt guaranteed for all Half Marathon finishers and a newly designed medal for ALL finishers including 5k Fun Run finishers.
Pacers will be there to help you run your target Half Marathon time. We have pacers for 1:30hrs, 1:45hrs, 2hrs, 2:15hrs, & 2:30hrs. They will be clearly visible at the start line.
Cash Prizes in all categories listed below.
Half Marathon
Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th.
Male & Female; 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 20, over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65,1st male & female over 70.
Wheelchair; 1st, 2nd Male & Female
Team Prizes; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female Team (3 to score)
5k Run
Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd 3rd
Male & Female 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 19, 17, 15, 13.
Team Prizes: Male & Female School Team 1st; Male & Female Non-Athletics Sports Club 1st (3 to score)