Northern Ireland and Ulster Championship Seaton Classic 10k

Saturday 26th September 2026 – 10:15am

North Down Athletic Club is delighted to host the 2026 NI & Ulster Championship Seaton Classic 10k in association with John Minnis Estate Agents.

The club is proud to have been selected by Athletics Northern Ireland (ANI) to once again incorporate the NI & Ulster  10k championship as part of this event.

Registration information

Due to this being an ANI Championship event, entries open on 19 June for ANI-registered athletes. Entries will go on general sale to all participants on 3 July.

Enter Online

 

Green Entry (no medal, no t-shirt)

  • ANI registered: £16
  • Non-ANI registered: £18

Medal only Entry (available until 31st July 2026 subject to availability)

  • ANI registered: £20
  • Non-ANI registered: £22

T-Shirt only Entry (available until 12th August 2026 subject to availability)

  • ANI registered: £23
  • Non-ANI registered: £25

Full Entry (includes medal and technical t-shirt – available until 31st July 2026 subject to availability)

  • ANI registered: £26
  • Non-ANI registered: £28

Limited registrations may also be available at pack collection on the Friday night, unless the event sells out.

Race pack collection

Race pack collection will take place at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, 3 Valentine Road, Bangor, BT20 4TH

  • Friday 25th September: 5pm- 8pm
  • Saturday 26th September: 7.30am-9.30am.

If you are collecting your pack on Saturday please allow enough time to get to the start line in Castle Park, this is approximately a 10 minute walk from pack collection.

Club pack collections are available during pack collection hours. To avail of this, please contact  events@northdownac.co.uk

Race information

The race will be chip timed.  There is no option to complete a ‘virtual run’.

The total prize fund, of over £4,100, will include the usual age category prizes, for both male & female winners.  Race rules, including eligibility for individual and team prizes will apply as per UK Athletics rules, and the associated Athletics NI Championship rules.

The race starts in Castle Park, near the front of the City Hall, and finishes in Ward Park. The race is an all-inclusive event.

Water stations will be available at Groomsport and at the finish line.

Refreshments will be provided after the race in the bowling pavilion, adjacent to the finish line in Ward Park.

Facilities

Changing facilities, including showers and toilets are available at the Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Centre, 3 Valentine Road, Bangor. There are public toilets near the start line and additional toilets provided for the race in Castle Park.

Car Parking

Free car parking is available at the Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Ward Park and Castle Park. There is also ample paid-for car parks including one adjacent to the start line on Castle Park Avenue.

Please allow plenty of time to park and make your way to the start line.

Race route

The route is fairly flat and fast, starting outside Bangor Castle in Castle Park, heading downhill into Bangor city centre, before taking in the coastal scenery around Ballyholme and Groomsport ending with a short hill around the 9k mark before heading towards the finish line in Ward Park.

Please note, the roads are not closed to traffic so follow the marshal’s instructions along the route. The race will be well marshalled by volunteers from North Down Athletic Club and the route is clearly marked.

Seaton Classic 10k - Route Map 2025
Seaton Classic 10k – Route Map 2026

Age Restrictions

Participants must be 15 years or over on race day to compete.

Safety

Athletics NI Championship regulations will apply. The race is held under an Athletics NI permit and has been accurately measured. Roads will remain open to traffic during the race so please follow instructions from the marshals carefully. The wearing of in-ear headphones is not permitted. Any athlete wearing headphones during the race will be disqualified.

For health and safety reasons, runners are not permitted to race pushing buggies or prams. In line with UK Athletics rules runners must not be accompanied by a dog in the race.

First Aid will be provided by ProParamedics along the route and at the finish line.

Sponsorship and support

We are extremely grateful to our main sponsor John Minnis Estate Agents. We would also like to thank Ards and North Down Borough Council,  the PSNI, Bangor Aurora and Aquatic Centre and our other sponsors for their support in hosting this event.

Results

Results will be available shortly after the race at
www.championchipireland.com