The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon is the biggest Half Marathon event in Northern Ireland and has seen a massive growth, selling out year on year.

The 2024 race, on September 22nd, will start on the Ormeau Embankment and take in the South, East, North and West of Belfast, including a new section in the east of the city.

The race will use more of the greenways, instead of Sydenham Bypass, before travelling through Victoria Park and into the Titanic Quarter.

In 1981 the Oslo Marathon was held for the first time. At this time marathon running had become a major sporting event across the world. and event holders reported large numbers of participants. Every large city also had its own marathon event (New York, London, Stockholm etc). It was therefore natural that Oslo should also have its own marathon event. Bislett Alliansen took initiative and the first Oslo Marathon was underway.

There are over 500 marathon events in the world over the course of a year. Why not run the marathon in beautiful Oslo? Here you will run two rounds of the city with the start and finish lines at Rådhusplassen. The run will take you around Skøyen, Frogner and Akershusstranda, Aker Brygge, Akershusgestning, Grønland and Karl Johan. You will have the opportunity to experience Oslo in a completely different way together with other running enthusiasts as well as thousands of people cheering you on.

The first official marathon was held on September 20, 1997, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Air Force, and is held the third Saturday in September each year. 2023 marks the 27th year and is set forSeptember 16th, 2023.

To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant.

The marathon course is a 26.2-mile run that traverses historical places on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Headquarters Air Force Material Command, the Wright-Patterson AFB flight line, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and the Wright Brothers Memorial Monument.

All levels of runners participate from around the world in the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series, and Tailwind Trot 1K kids’ run.

The Air Force Marathon course is certified by the USA Track and Field Association and is aBoston Qualifier. The half marathon, 10K, and 5K courses are also certified by the USA Track and Field Association.

One of the Most Prestigious 10K Races in the Country

Background

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run has been designated as the 2024 USA Track & Field National 10K Championship. Runner's World has named the Great Cow Harbor 10K Run as one of the top 100 races in the US, and New England Runner regularly places it in its Top 100 Races, referring to it as a "winner" with a "big race atmosphere in a small town on the Island."

The 2K Fun Run/Walk has been a big success. This event provides something for everyone, from beginner runners to experienced athletes. Over 1,000 runners are expected to run in the 2K, while 5,000 people are expected to run the 10K.

A Race for Charity

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run/Walk is a nonprofit 501(c)3. We are proud to support the Special Olympics and other local organizations, like the Northwell Health Foundation, the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry, Save the Sound, the Northport American Legion Post 694 and the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary.

The 2024 Great Cow Harbor 10K Race Date

The 2024 Great Cow Harbor USATF 10K National Championship will be held on Saturday, September 21st. Registration will open on March 21st and it sells out quickly. Sign up early to ensure you get a spot.

Along with the Live Race, there will also be a Virtual Run and a 2K Fun Run.