Junction 5K

7th January 2026

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About the Event

We’re proud to launch the FIRST EVER Junction 5k, hosted at The Junction, Antrim, in partnership with Run-Anon Running Club and Team McKillop Coaching.

This exciting new event reflects The Junction’s ongoing commitment to supporting health, wellbeing and the local community – and we’re delighted to bring a professionally organised, fast and flat 5k race to Antrim for runners of all abilities.

Whether you’re aiming for a new personal best, running your first ever 5k, or simply getting involved for the atmosphere, this event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive and community-focused. We’re also introducing a 1K Family Fun Run, making it a brilliant day out for all ages and abilities.

Date – Sunday 8th March 2026
Location – The Junction Retail & Leisure Park, See Route Maps below for starting and finishing areas

Venue, Access & Facilities

The Junction 5K will be hosted at The Junction, Antrim, with the event hub located on the Public Square, start line at the Rear of Murdocks Buildings Merchants and finish area on the Public Square beside Greggs.

Getting Here
The Junction is conveniently located just off the M2, making it easily accessible by car from across Northern Ireland. Click here for directions from your location.

Parking
Free on-site parking is available across the scheme, with ample spaces for participants and visitors.

Facilities

Toilet facilities – These are located at The Visitor Information Centre
A wide range of food and drink operators on site, including Subway, Greggs, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Costa, Starbucks, Popeyes, The Stone Hound and Burger King
Seating areas are available on the public square and around the mall
First aid provision at the finish line and along the route

What you’ll get

Junction 5K Race

All 5K participants will receive a Junction 5K technical T-shirt, an official Junction 5K finisher’s medal, and post-race refreshments.

Runners who complete the 5K in under 20 minutes will also have the opportunity to compete for prizes, including:

Fastest 3 male overall
Fastest 3 female overall
Team prizes
Age-category awards

Junction 1k Fun Run

All 1K participants will receive a Junction finisher’s medal and post-run refreshments.

Route Maps

Route maps are now available for both the Junction 5K and the 1K Family Fun Run showing the full course layout, start and finish points, and key route information. Both routes are Flat, Fast and Traffic Free.

Both routes will be fully supported with marshals and clear signage throughout, ensuring a safe, well-managed and easy-to-follow experience for all participants.

For added safety and peace of mind, first aid cover will be available at the finish line and at designated points along the route.

Route maps for each race can be viewed and downloaded below.

5k Route

The 5K course begins with a large outer loop marked in red, followed by a smaller inner loop marked in green, before finishing with a short final yellow section to the finish line where Medals and refreshments will be available.