A race with heart, a course with views, and a cause worth running for. Abi’s Butterfly Breeze is back on Sunday 14 September, starting from Portaferry GAC at 1pm, bringing runners and walkers together for a coastal run that’s about more than just the finish line. The 5K is £18 and the 10K is £21, fantastic value for a chip-timed race with a bespoke medal. Entries are open here
Two Distances, One Purpose
Participants can choose between the 10K or 5K route, both chip-timed and with bespoke finisher medals. Running vests are available to order August 29th, and the event prides itself on welcoming all abilities, from club runners chasing times to families enjoying a day out together.
While the adults run, children can enjoy a supervised sports funday with wristbands for just £5, giving access to activities from arts and crafts to ring toss, camogie and hurling shots, plus their own 1K race with a goody bag at the finish.
A Day Out in Portaferry
All in all it’s a community day out. Post-race, the hall will be buzzing with refreshments from local sponsors, a well-stocked raffle, and live music from Bangor Ukes. There’s even a bar for those making a full afternoon of it.
Cathy says the event “gets bigger and better every year and is always talked about, as it’s a full day out for all the family and all capabilities.”
Event Essentials
📅 Date: Sunday 14 September 2025
🕐 Time: 1pm start
📍 Location: Portaferry GAC, County Down
🏃 Distances: 10K (£21) & 5K (£18), chip-timed, medal for all finishers
🎽 Running Vest Deadline: 29 August
👧 Kids: £5 sports funday wristbands, 1K race, goody bag
🚻 Facilities: Toilets on site, parking info sent in advance
🎶 Post-Race: Refreshments, raffle, Bangor Ukes band, bar facilities
📥 Enter Online:: here
With its stunning County Down setting, warm community spirit, and fundraising for a truly important cause, Abi’s Butterfly Breeze is one of those events that lingers in the memory long after the last runner crosses the line.
