Rock the Lough 2026- event information Sun 13th<\/sup> Sept<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n St Peter\u2019s AC is pleased to be back this year with their Rock the Lakes and Lough event..<\/p>\n\n\n\n Numbers have been posted out tee shirt pick up at end of race at finish line<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n WHERE? All races starting at South Lakes leisure centre, Craigavon, Northern Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEN? Sunday, 13th Sept 2026 @ 9.20am<\/p>\n\n\n\n RACES START TIMES. 1K FUN RUN 9:20am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RACES START TIMES. HALF MARATHON 9:40am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RACES START TIMES. 10K RUN 9:45am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RACES START TIMES. 5K RUN 9:50am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1ST<\/sup> 2ND<\/sup> , 3RD<\/sup> for both male and female in the 3 races will be presented at the finish line, and race timings My Run results decision is final.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The route for all events is flat and fast, the setting is idyllic, encompassing both Lakes, with the half marathon taking in the beautiful Oxford Island trails.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The whole St Peters club would like to thank you for supporting our event and would encourage your family and friends to come along to show their support. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The chipped timing of the race is being looked after by My run results.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Race Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All races will begin and end at the South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon. Allow space at the front of the Start Area for the fastest runners. There will be pacers in the half marathon and 10k help runners achieve their target time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 5k and 10k races will circle the Lakes, whilst the half-marathon will also incorporate the Link roads to Oxford Island. There embarking on a loop of Oxford Island\u2019s trails and returning by the Link Roads to Craigavon Lakes, where they will finish back at the Leisure Centre, and enjoy a well-deserved rest and refreshment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running on Public Roads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 5k and 10k is wholly within the boundaries of Craigavon Lakes and therefore off-road. Although it will be open to members of the public, walking, cycling, prams and dogs. The paths are wide and can accommodate everyone if tolerance is shown. The half-marathon includes not only Craigavon Lakes, but also the cycle-paths and public road to Oxford Island. Where it then navigates the trails around the Island, The section of the public road that the route will take will be under traffic managment for the duration of our event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use of Headphones on Road Races<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Under UK Athletics Rule 240 S5 the wearing of headphones is not permitted in races on single carriageway roads not wholly closed to traffic. Athletics Northern Ireland will be enforcing this rule. It is the Race Organiser\u2019s responsibility to ensure this rule is enforced as any incidents or accidents relating to a breach of the rule may invalidate the race insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Half marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Will have a lead bike in front and a tail bike at rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency and First Aid <\/strong>To assist us we will have an Event medical team from St Johns Ambulance. Additionally we have a number of trained first-aiders out on the course and with lead and tail bikes. If you see someone in trouble please come to their assistance and ask someone to contact the nearest marshal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water Stations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n there will be a Water stations for runners avail of at 3m, 6m, 9m and at finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Changing Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be no changing or showering facilities available at the Leisure Centre<\/strong>. Runners should arrive, changed and ready to go! Food and refreshments will be provided at the finish area after the event by St Peter\u2019s AC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IF required there will be an area for runners to drop bags but is limited in space, this opens at 9.15am at the pack pick up area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toilets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have booked 16 portable toilets at race start and will be there until race end, Enroute- you will pass public toilets at Mullen marina approx. 5.5 mil oxford island 7.5 miles and many many trees along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that there will be no parking spaces available at the South Lake Leisure Centre for runners at our event<\/strong>. Instead the car parks for our event will be located close by at the Craigavon Civic Centre (235 spaces available) and Rushmere Shopping Centre (up to 1800 spaces), On the day of the event we will have event marshals in place to direct runners from the Car Parks to the Starting Area at the Leisure Centre. To<\/p>\n\n\n\n avoid traffic congestion, please arrive in good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n ROCK THE LOUGH 2026 – Buy Tickets Rock the Lough 2026- event information Sun 13th Sept St Peter\u2019s AC is pleased to be back this year with their Rock the Lakes and Lough event.. Numbers have been posted out tee shirt pick up … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.jpeg\")
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