# Event Details - **Event Name**: Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: An arbitrary amount of time has passed since 2025's gathering, so let's do it again!About this EventJoin us for Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach, Self Drive Page)!Date: 26th June, 2026Location: Lizzie Buggies, BallyconnellRUN FOR THE BORDER is Ireland's biggest cross-border game dev meetup. An international meeting of the minds, where game developers from all over the North and South of Ireland descend upon an out-of-the-way, small-town pub somewhere on the border for a day of cooperation, camaraderie, friendship, and a fair bit of craic.After last year's success, we're continuing to host RFTB in Ballyconnell, a one-horse border town inconveniently located in the middle of nowhere where nobody actually lives...It's all going down on Friday 26th June! (26.06.26 - for numberphiles) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e7578f0-70b7-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1162-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg ...but don't worry about getting there! True to form, we've got you covered.RFTB is as much about the journey as the destination. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Creative Europe Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, Ardán, and Ulster Screen Academy at Ulster University, transportation to Ballyconnell will be supplied in the form of FREE COACHES, departing from Dublin, Belfast, Galway, and Derry.Space is limited on the coaches! If you need a seat, grab one immediately! If you don’t, don’t take one away from someone else! If we run short, we'll have a waiting list.Ticket prices are the same whether you take a seat on a coach or you’re travelling there on your own. Fees go towards covering event costs: food, venue, etc., and any excess will be put toward future RFTBs.If we haven’t mentioned this enough: This is the page for the NO Coach - getting there yourself. If you are looking to another way, please see the relevant page:Dublin: https://RFTB2026Dublin.eventbrite.comBelfast: https://RFTB2026Belfast.eventbrite.comDerry: https://RFTB2026Derry.eventbrite.comGalway: https://RFTB2026Galway.eventbrite.comThis seems like a great place to also thank our other sponsors - Screen Ireland, Story Toys, GWUI, IWGB IMIRT, NIGD, Italic Pig, and Spooky Doorway - without whom this event would not be taking place. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7eb82740-70b7-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h413-dcd37273-gmir.jpg Feedback from previous years:“...I liked the informality of RFTB, it wasn't stuffy or corporate...”“...it's much more cozy and my style compared to GDC I feel like I gained much more from this event....”“...I love how relaxed it is. I love how together we all feel…. Let’s learn from each other.”“...the attention to detail regarding people’s safety and comfort was really appreciated - the pronoun stickers, physical contact bands and drinks covers should definitely be the standard and spoke volumes for the events organisation.”“I think we, as an industry distributed across the island, NEED this event….” https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ef27120-70b7-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h675-dc604947-gmir.jpg CALL FOR SPEAKERS!RFTB features a collection of 10-minute lightning talks on a range of topics from the North and South. If you’ve got something you think others in the games industry would find fascinating, intriguing or eye opening, we’d love to hear from you.Grab your ticket first, then . We'll let you know ASAP if your talk is selected ot not. We want a wide range of experience and backgrounds. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7f2f7a20-70b7-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w1200-h618-dc030106-gmir.jpg WHAT’S CHANGING THIS YEAR?You’ve spoken, we’ve listened! Last year’s feedback form was very helpful in planning this year’s event. Most things seemed to go well but there is always room for improvement. Here are some of the things to expect this time:Food: Last year we had a pizza buffet, which resulted in long queues and some confusion on how much each person could take. This year we're moving to a token system, so everyone gets an individual meal. There will be a 2-hour timeframe for ordering, which should mean nobody misses out. You will even have more options to pick from and can order extra out of your own pocket if you wish!Communication: In the past, we were lacking a central place to get information. This year, we have setup a website (https://runfortheborder.org/), an instagram (https://www.instagram.com/runfortheborderireland), and a dedicated email list (sign up on the website!) to make that flow of information a little easier to find and follow.Networking: we're always looking for new ways to help break the ice between people. We're exploring various ways to further bring folk together in as unobtrusive a manner as possible. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7f7c3a90-70b7-11f1-b540-c1aeb246d945-rimg-w1165-h740-dc2e1917-gmir.jpg What if I don’t know anybody? What if I’m travelling alone? What if I'm new to the industry?Run For The Border is an event designed to facilitate contacts and partnerships, from your own region or from anywhere in the North or South of Ireland. In other words, the whole point is to meet people that you’d maybe like to work with in the future.Grab a ticket, and we'll make sure the trip is worth your while. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7fb85930-70b7-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h676-dc151412-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMArrive in Ballyconnell?: 03:30 PM - 09:30 PMEvent begins! (intros, talks, food, open mic, with lots of networking time) ?: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PMBuses depart Ballyconnell for home?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AMBack to where you came from, safe and sound. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballyconnell/run-for-the-border-2026-no-coach-page/100001989624036051 - **Event Categories**: meetups, open-mic, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Lizzie Buggies - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16, max: 16, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Ballyconnell - **state**: LD - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Lizzie Buggies - **lat**: 54.1168179 - **long**: -7.5851803 - **full address**: Lizzie Buggies, Church Street, Ballyconnell, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/35da50b55e6b0bc48073addb472ed102ec1c5332c7e9847e6ec2c0b30e40bf2e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778960446 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) being held? - **A:** Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Lizzie Buggies, Church Street, Ballyconnell, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page)? - **A:** Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) is organized by Run for the border. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Run for the Border 2026 (No Coach Page) is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballyconnell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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