Butterfield Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ The perfect stepping stone to the Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️

This Sunday (23rd August) is the Investec Mind 10k! Starting at 9:00am, the beautiful west coast route takes you from the Imperial to Grandes Rocques.

Whether you’re chasing a PB or looking for the perfect, fully-marshalled practice run ahead of the Butterfield Half Marathon on 20th September, this is your chance to test your pacing on the coast while supporting an incredible cause.

Secure your spots and find out more for both events via the links below ⬇️

The Mind 10k:
https://www.guernseymind.org.gg/10k-run-challenge/

Butterfield Half Marathon entry/ info: https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/halfmarathon/

We look forward to welcoming Michael at the Butterfield Half Marathon - good luck with the training 👟and see you soon!

Michael Ellis began his running journey with Guernsey Athletics, who trained a group of volunteer guide runners - now, he’s heading to London 🏃

⭐️Michael Ellis is severely sight-impaired and started running with our guides using a soft tether, verbal guidance and plenty of trust. What began as an opportunity to try something new has turned into a real love of the sport.

💥🏃Since then, Michael has taken part in 5K and 10K races, joined our visually impaired team in the Guernsey Marathon Relay and is currently training for the Butterfield Half Marathon.

🫶His next challenge will be his biggest yet.

On 4 April 2027, Michael will run the London Landmarks Half Marathon with his guide Gus as part of Team RNIB, taking on 13.1 miles through the City of London and Westminster.

🤍Michael says running gives him an incredible sense of freedom. Taking part in London will be a huge personal achievement, but it is also an opportunity to show what visually impaired people can do when sport is made accessible - and to raise funds for an organisation that has supported Michael personally.

Michael, Gus, and Michael’s team of guides have a lot of training ahead, and we would love the Guernsey community to get behind them along the way 👏🏻

If you would like to support Michael’s fundraising for RNIB, you can donate here 🔗:
https://theroyalnationalinstituteofblindpeople.enthuse.com/pf/michael-ellis/post/26402873

🇬🇬💚And if you spot Michael and one of his guides out training, give them a cheer!

Have you got the running bug in this lovely weather?

Then we've got the perfect event for you on the horizon with the Butterfield Half Marathon on Sunday 20 September.

This year is shaping up to have a bumper entry and we know they'll be plenty of support out there on the road.

On top of that, everyone who completes the race could win an unforgettable long weekend for two at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge in January 2027.

All the details and link to enter is on our website: https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/halfmarathon/

And if you aren't running this year but want to get close to the action, we'd love to have your support as a volunteer. More details of the roles on offer and to sign up are here: https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/volunteering/

Race day is getting closer. If you're just as excited as us, here's the route so you can familiarise yourself with the course!

Guernsey Athletics

With just under 8 weeks until race day we hope you are making the most of these summer nights to get in some training!

Scared you’ve missed out? For those of you wanting to take part, there’s still time to sign up.

Click the link to get involved

https://my.raceresult.com/368811/info

We're full of beans!

More than 500 people have already entered the Butterfield Half Marathon - will you join them on the start line?

All the details, including the chance to win a fantastic trip to race in Bermuda, are on our dedicated page here: https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/halfmarathon/

Tell us how your Half Marathon training is going?
A) Smashing it out the park 💪
B) Picking things up 🤓
C) What?! You have to train?! In this heat?🏝🍻

We want you to enjoy the day and that means being ready, so to help there are FREE training plans on our website for all abilities thanks to Lee Merrien Running.

You can also find the entry link (hint hint): https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/halfmarathon/

🎾 Sneak peek! 👀

The Butterfield team took the official Butterfield Half Marathon 2026 T-shirts for a spin on the padel court last week …. and we think they look pretty good! 💙

🏃 Enter by 30 June 2026 to secure your official race T-shirt. Don’t miss out!

Who’s ready to wear one across the finish line? 🏅

Enter now - https://guernseyathletics.org.gg/halfmarathon/