Seaton Classic 10k

NI & Ulster Championship Seaton Classic 10k in association with John Minnis Estate Agents

Saturday 26th September 2026 - 10:15am

North Down Athletic Club are delighted to be hosting the Seaton Classic 10k road race. We are also proud to have been selected by Athletics NI to once again host the NI & Ulster Championship 10k, as part of this event.

Race Information

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

The total prize fund, of over £4100, 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, and has attracted Olympians such as Paul Pollock, National Marathon Champion (Irl) Laura Graham, local athletes, new athletes and wheelchair participants in the past.

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.

Pack Collection will be at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, on the following dates and times;

Friday 25th September 2026 from 17:00 - 20:00 hrs

Saturday 26th September 2026 from 07:30 - 09:30 hrs

We will be offering club pack collections for this years race available to collect during pack collection hours. If you want to avail of this please contact us at [email protected]

·        Names will be printed on bibs and may be changed until either of the following occurs:

o   24 hours after the race has sold out, or

o   2 weeks before race day.

To make a name change, all you have to do is log-in to your SiEntries registration for the event and update the participant details.  Please make sure to update all sections including name, age category (date of birth), gender, and club details.*** Please note this is important in order to validate the championship status of any competitor***

Please note refunds will not be offered for this event unless cancelled by the event organiser. This is due the event financial commitments, irrespective of the number of race participants.

Facilities

Changing facilities, including showers, are available at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex. Toilets are also located in the Leisure Centre, as well as public toilets and portable toilet facilities at the start area.

Free car parking is available at the Aurora Leisure Complex, near the start area at Castle Park, or close to the finish at Ward Park. There are also a number of paid-for carparks nearby. Please allow plenty of time to park and make your way to the start line.

Route

The route is fairly flat and fast, with a short hill around 9k. The route starts in Castle Park, close to the front of the Bangor City Hall, and makes its way through Bangor City centre before heading out along the coast and countryside to Groomsport. The route will loop through Groomsport once again meeting the coast for the penultimate kilometre back to Bangor. The finish area is in Ward Park in Bangor, where there is plenty of space to rest and enjoy the atmosphere. Please note, the roads are not closed to traffic so follow marshals’ instructions. Why not ask to family and friends to come along and support along the route!

Safety

The race is held under Athletics NI Permit and has been accurately measured. Participants must be 15 years or over on race day. Roads are open to traffic, except for a few road closures at critical points on the course. In line with UK Athletics Rules (UK Athletics Rule 240 S5), the wearing of headphones is NOT permitted. Any athlete wearing headphones during the race will be disqualified.  Bone conduction headphones like Shokz are the only headphones permitted for use in road races.

Please note for Health & Safety reasons, runners will not be allowed to compete pushing buggies or prams. In line with UK Athletics Rules runners must not be accompanied by a dog in the race.