Rock the Lough 5k,10k and Half Marathon 2025
Rock the Lough 2025- event information
St Peter’s AC is pleased to be back this year with their Rock the Lakes and Lough event..
Number posted out and tee shirt pick up after event
WHERE? All races starting at South Lakes leisure centre, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
WHEN? Sunday, 14th Sept 2025@ 9.20am
RACES START TIMES. 1K FUN RUN 9:20am
RACES START TIMES. HALF MARATHON 9:40am
RACES START TIMES. 10K RUN 9:45am
RACES START TIMES. 5K RUN 9:50am
Prizes
1ST 2ND , 3RD for both male and female in the 3 races will be presented at the finish line, and race timings myrun results decision is final.
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.
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.
The chipped timing of the race is being looked after by Championchip Ireland
Race Information
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.
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’s 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.
Running on Public Roads
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 closed for the duration of our event.
Use of Headphones on Road Races
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’s responsibility to ensure this rule is enforced as any incidents or accidents relating to a breach of the rule may invalidate the race insurance.
Half marathon
Will have a lead bike in front and a tail bike who will be first aid trained.
Emergency and First AidTo assist us we will have an Event medical team from the club. 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.
Water Stations
there will be a Water stations for runners avail of at 3m, 6m, 9m and at finish.
Changing Facilities
There will be no changing or showering facilities available at the Leisure Centre. Runners should arrive, changed and ready to go! Food and refreshments will be provided at the finish area after the event by St Peter’s AC.
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.
Toilets
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!
Car Parking
Please note that there will be no parking spaces available at the South Lake Leisure Centre for runners at our event. 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 avoid traffic congestion, please arrive in good time.
Half marathon=1 full lap of lakes, followed by 1 half lap of lakes, head to oxford island, lap of island back and complete lakeside route around 2nd lake.
10k =2 laps of lakes
5k= 1lap of lakes. 1k =fun run up the first hill of the lakes
