Whitehead Easter Road Race 2026

The Whitehead Easter Road Race 2026 is set to take place on Easter Monday, 6th April 2026. This historic event, which has been running for over a century, is Northern Ireland's longest standing Road Race. It has been a cherished tradition, overcoming various challenges to remain a beloved part of the community calendar. The race is a competitive day filled with community spirit, where runners can lace up and run, spectators can cheer, and the community can come together to celebrate. Runners are welcome to stay after and enjoy refreshments put on by the community and Whitehead Running Club.

The fun run is approximately 1.6 miles long (about 2.6 km), starts at 12:00 pm and starts and finishes on Kings Road.   Main race is 5-mile (≈ 8 km) road race.

Course Overview

• The race is approximately 5 miles (about 8 km) long.
• Three laps of a circuit around Whitehead make up the full distance.
• The course includes undulating terrain with rolling hills, so it’s a mix of flat and slightly challenging sections around the town.

Start & Finish Locations

• Start Line: Cable Road at the junction with Victoria Avenue in Whitehead. This is where the main 5-mile race begins.
• Finish Line: Kings Road, outside the old post office in Whitehead. Runners finish right back on this main street.