Race Information
Event Start Times
The 2023 Vitality Membership Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race & Fun Run will take place on Wednesday 21st June, starting at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. Below are the start times for each event:
| Race | Starting Time |
| Half Marathon | 6.50pm |
| 10K Road Race | 7.05pm |
| Fun Run | 7.20pm |
Registration
Registration for all races is available online. Once you register and make payment, you will receive a confirmation email along with collection details for your entry pack. Packs will contain:
- Fun Runners - T-shirt and Race Number (those who have opt to plant a tree will only receive a race number)
- Half Marathon & 10K Runners -T-shirt, Race Number and Champion Chip Automatic Timing Device (those who have opt to plant a tree will only receive a race number)
All participants will also receive a medal when they cross the finish line.
Please note, your race number must be pinned to the front of your running vest and is non-transferable. No number = no medal
Safety
To ensure everyone experiences a safe run, we are advising participants not to wear earphones. This rule is not enforced by the Council, but is a stipulation set by the International Association of Athletics Federations UK Athletics. For further details in relation to this rule, please visit www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules (p175, Rule 240)
Competitors should arrive changed and ready to run no later than 6.00pm. Very limited changing facilities (subject to Covid restrictions) will be available at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. Please come prepared in suitable attire for the weather conditions.
In the event of thunder and lightning, the event will be postponed or cancelled.
St John's Ambulance will be onsite during the event.
Timing Chip
Half Marathon and 10K runners must attach their Champion Chip automatic timing device to back of their race number. Runners failing to finish with their timing device attached will not have their time recorded and will not be eligible for any prizes.
Prizes
Competitors in the Half Marathon, 10K race and Fun Run will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.
The below accomplishments will also receive a bonus cash price for achieving the below places.
Half Marathon
| Category | Place | Male & Female |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | £500 |
| 2nd | £250 | |
| 3rd | £150 | |
| 4th | £100 | |
| 5th | £75 | |
| 40+ | 1st | £75 |
| 2nd | £60 | |
| 45+ | 1st | £55 |
| 2nd | £50 | |
| 50+ | 1st | £50 |
| 2nd | £45 | |
| 55+ | 1st | £40 |
| 2nd | £35 | |
| 60+ | 1st | £35 |
| 2nd | £30 | |
| 65+ | 1st | £30 |
| 2nd | £25 | |
| Wheelchair | 1st | £75 |
| 2nd | £25 | |
| Male Team | 1st | £100 |
| Female Team | 2nd | £100 |
10K Road Race
| Category | Place | Male & Female |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st | £275 |
| 2nd | £200 | |
| 3rd | £150 | |
| 4th | £100 | |
| 5th | £75 | |
| 40+ | 1st | £70 |
| 2nd | £60 | |
| 45+ | 1st | £50 |
| 2nd | £40 | |
| 50+ | 1st | £40 |
| 2nd | £30 | |
| 55+ | 1st | £40 |
| 2nd | £30 | |
| 60+ | 1st | £30 |
| 2nd | £20 | |
| 65+ | 1st | £30 |
| 2nd | £20 | |
| Wheelchair | 1st | £50 |
| Male Team | 1st | £75 |
| Female Team | 1st | £75 |
Please note age category prizes for the Lisburn Half Marathon and 10K are awarded on merit. For example: the best 40+ winner will include everyone over 40. So a 50+ or 55+ could win the 40+ category.
Event Course Record
An additional £200 will be awarded to the male and female participant who break the Half Marathon course record (first home); records are as follows:
Male – 64:10
Female – 74:59