Portaferry 10 Mile

The Portaferry Gala 10 Mile Road Race, including a 2 x 5 mile relay race for teams of 2 runners, takes place in the picturesque surroundings of Portaferry, County Down on the Ards Peninsula. It is one of the feature events in Portaferry Gala Week and offers a challenging but fast course for recreational and elite runners alike.

The race starts at the Sports Centre, Cloughy Road, Portaferry, BT22 1ND and finishes in the town square.

Registration (Number/Chip collection) take place in St Columba's College Gym, 2 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 1RB from 5:00pm on race day. Toilets and changing facilities will be available in the Sports Centre which is located close to the registration hall.

Online entries only. Strictly No entries on the day.

Portaferry Mugs will be given to the first 100 athletes to register.

All finishers will receive a medal.

Post race refreshments will be provided in St Columba's College Gym after the race.

For the Relay event transport will be provided to and from the Relay changeover point and the bus will leave from the lay-by on the Ballyphilip Road close to the Sports Centre at 7:20pm.

Limited car parking is available at the Sports Centre and St Columba's College grounds but additional parking will be provided nearby, please follow the direction of the stewards to the additional parking.

There are prizes for 1st (£100), 2nd (£80) & 3rd (£60) Male & Female and Male & Female Veterans prizes (£20) from age category Over 35 to Over 65. Relay Team prizes, prizes for local competitors and the oldest male & female competitors