The Omagh Half Marathon & 5k Run, now in its 34th year, started off as a 10mile race in 1981. In 1986 it was a 12mile race but changed to the Half Marathon distance in 1987. Omagh Junior Chamber organised it from 1981 - 1996 before it was cancelled for three years 1997- 1999. The local running club Omagh Harriers regrouped and relaunched the event in March 2000. The SPAR Omagh Half Marathon Race & 5K Run/Walk has had a steady increase in participation, starting with 240 in the year 2000 but with the slick organization of the hard working Omagh Harriers Half Marathon Committee, it is now one recognized as one of the most prestigious running events in the country and we expect approximately 4000 participants in 2024.

With the Covid 19 pandemic having a major impact on businesses, society and sporting events, the committee took the decision to cancel the race in March 2020 but instead ran it as a very successful virtual race with many participants running the 'Omagh 1/2' in many overseas exotic locations. Unfortunately the Covid situation persisted which meant there was to be no race at all in 2021.

Back with a fresh look and feel in 2022 and 2023 our event sold out in record time so enter early for 2024 to guarantee your place as we may sell out again before the New Year. There is a top quality long-sleeved 1/4 zip top guaranteed for All Half Marathon entries plus newly designed bespoke medals for All finishers including the 5k finishers. Chip timing, fast course, race pacers, street entertainment, finish line refreshments are all on offer to make this one of the top events in the 2024 sporting calendar.

This year's Omagh Half Marathon/5k chosen charity is MARIE CURIE. Participants can contact them directly if you are interested in fundraising for them.

Please support our Sponsors, SPAR, TC AUTOS, OMAGH CREDIT UNION, MJ McIVOR SOLICITORS, PIZZAMAC, CALOR, CALDWELL CYCLES, BRADLEY'S PHARMACY, JMG SYSTEMS, GRANTS OF OMAGH, WHITE'S, SILVERBIRCH HOTEL, TAYTO, RECYCO, LYONS&WARD WOODCRAFT, BALLOO HIRE

Half Marathon

Half Marathon walk, Run and 5k events all start at Omagh Leisure Complex with the 5k starting AFTER the 1/2 Marathon 

SPAR 5k Run Incorporating Schools 5k Championships
This event start along with the 5k event

Prizes

A prize fund of over £5500, £250 bonus for the 1^st male & female to break the record time (Male-64.46min, Female-74.28min) There is a quality long sleeved top guaranteed for all Half Marathon entries and newly designed medals for ALL finishers including 5k Fun Run finishers.

Pacers will be there to help you run your target Half Marathon time. We have pacers for 1.30hrs, 1.45hrs, 2hrs, 2.15hrs, & 2.30hrs. They will be clearly visible at the start line.

Cash Prizes in all categories listed below.

Half Marathon

• Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th.
• Male & Female; 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 20, over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65
• Wheelchair; 1st, 2nd Male & Female
• Team Prize; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female Team (6 to run, 3 to score)

5km Run

• Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd  3rd
• Male & Female 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 19, 17, 15, 13.
• Male & Female School Team; 1st

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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