Now in its 3rd year, the Mid & East Antrim Coast Half Marathon has been awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label – Elite status, making it one of the best road races in the world! Starting and finishing in Larne town, with a global viewership set to tune in live on the day, it’s a great opportunity to showcase the best of the Antrim Coast Road to both participants and visitors, with some of the best runners in the world taking part.

Antrim Coast Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 28th August 2022, with the Kids Race and Classic Street Mile providing warm up events in Larne Town in the evening Saturday 27th August. With the easing of restrictions put in place for the pandemic, the 2022 event hopes to see up to 10,000 runners take part across the weekend.

Volunteer Now is working in partnership with the marathon this year and is overseeing the volunteer recruitment.  Be part of our superb team of Event Ambassadors during the August Bank Holiday Weekend and have a great time by supporting runners and spectators along the route, at water and energy stations and at the start and finish lines. We have 13.1 miles worth of volunteer opportunities available to suit all! (groups and families are welcome)

⇒ Register to volunteer at this event: Race Stewards – Antrim Coast Half Marathon

If you have any questions or would like to talk with someone from the Events Team at Volunteer Now please email events@volunteernow.co.uk or call us on 028 9023 2020.

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VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE:

• Transport Stewards
• Race Route Marshals
• Bag Drop/ Collection Stewards
• Water Stations
• Start/ Finish Marshals
• Kids Race / Classic Street Mile Marshals (Saturday 27 August, 7-9pm)

Training and support
All our volunteers receive event training prior to Race Day. Volunteers must attend one of the sessions:

• Monday 8th August 12-2pm at Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, BT40 1AB
• Monday 8th August 7-9pm at Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, BT40 1AB
• Online session on Tuesday 16th August 6.30-8pm via zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86192968643, Meeting ID: 861 9296 8643 (a recorded copy of this training will be available after this date)

During the event, you will receive an official Hi-Viz safety vest, and a lanyard with key information. Refreshments will be provided. After the event all volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt for their services. Volunteers must be 16+ and you can volunteer as an individual, a family or as part of a group. If you’re between 16 and 25 years of age you can count your volunteer hours towards the Youth Impact Awards.

Transport

We have a free shuttle bus leaving from the Europa at 8am on race day.  If you need a seat on the bus please let us know as soon as possible as places are limited – email events@volunteernow.co.uk to confirm.

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Have a look at last year’s highlights on this short video at https://fb.watch/dFwkkM2elq/ and find out more about the race at https://antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/

And here’s a wee video from Sandie, who has been volunteering with our Events Team for the past few years. She’s planning to volunteer at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon at the end of August too!