Fairhill 5 Mile 2025

Update 5 June 2025 - Results

Well done to the 481 runners who took part in tonight’s Fairhill 5 race. We hope you enjoyed a wonderful nights racing and the brilliant hospitality of the Ballymena Runners ‘Big Feed’.

The Ladies race was won by Holly Taggart in a superb time of 29.50. The Mens was won by Jordan Heron in a brilliant time of 26.11. Congratulations to both of them.

Ballymena Runners was well represented with James Hamilton and Jack McKenna securing 2nd and 3rd in the Mens race while Kerry Bamber, Brigid Quinn and Stephen Gage had age category wins. Well done and congratulations to everyone.

Here’s a list of the overall results. List of overall results.

Here’s a list of all the prize winners from tonight’s race List of prize winners and Age Category winners

Update 2 June 2025 - Race Pacers

We have a range of race pacers for the Fairhill 5 on Thursday.

35 mins John Robinson
38 mins Mark McCaul
40 min John Donnelly
42 min Geraldine Quigley
45 mins Duncan Millar
50 mins John McGerty
55 mins Clare Martin

Update 29 May 2025 - Race Joining instructions

Fairhill 5 Mile Road Race - Joining Instructions from Race Director

Thursday 5 June - Starts 7pm

Good evening runners,

We at Ballymena Runners AC are absolutely delighted to welcome you to our town and to one of the signature events on our calendar — the Fairhill Five Mile Road Race, proudly sponsored by the Fairhill Shopping Centre.

Race Overview

We’re thrilled to announce a record number of entries this year — thank you for making this one of our biggest and most exciting events yet!

Race Date: Thursday 5th June
Start Time: 7:00 PM sharp
Start Location: Broughshane Street entrance, Fairhill Shopping Centre
Finish Location: Trostan Avenue (just a 5–10 minute walk back to the Fairhill Centre)

Marshals and signage will be in placeto guide runners and spectators throughout the evening.

Race Night Info

Arrival Time: Please arrive at the start area by 6:45 PM.
Bag Drop: Runners may leave items at the start line — these will be transferred and available for collection in the church hall after the race.
Timing: Chip-timed results will be published as soon as they’re available on the night.

Number & T-Shirt Collection

Thursday 5th June (Race Day): From 4:30 PM at the Fairhill Centre
Saturday 31st May: Early collection available 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, also at the Fairhill Centre
Perfect for local runners and clubs collecting multiple entries!

Getting Here

The simplest route is via the M2 Ballymena Bypass:

Take the A42 exit and follow signs for the Town Centre (Broughshane).
Approach via Raceview Road and Broughshane Road to the Fairhill Centre.

Parking InfORMATION

Free parking from 6:00 PM in:

The Fairhill Centre
Beside the Church Hall on Trostan Avenue
Old Tesco car park adjacent to Meeting House Lane

Post-Race Celebration

We’re teaming up with Fairhill Centre, local businesses, and Ballymena BID to deliver our traditional “Big Feed” and prize giving at Ballymena First Presbyterian Church Hall.

Expect spot prizes, gift vouchers, and lots of post-race cheer — all runners and volunteers are welcome!

We’re so excited to welcome you to Ballymena — whether we see you at number collection on Saturday 31st or on the start line on Thursday 5th June, get ready for a fantastic evening of running, community spirit, and celebration.

See you soon
Eugene
Race Director
Ballymena Runners AC

Update 29 May 2025 - Entries closed

The Fairhill 5 has sold out. We have over 530 entries so it promises to be a great atmosphere at a great race.

Entries are now closed and just a reminder that there is no entry on the night.

Update 22 May 2025 - Entries closing soon

Over 85% of the entries for the Fairhill 5 are now booked. With only two weeks left to go before the race now’s the chance to secure your spot. You can register your entry on our Clubforce page using this link - Ballymena Runners | Clubforce

We have extended the closing date until midnight Tuesday 27 May 2025. There is no entry on the night. Race numbers are capped - don’t miss out! Book now, join us for the race and enjoy the famous Ballymena Runners ‘Big Feed’ afterwards.

Race packs will be available for collection on Saturday 31 May 2025 in the Fairhill Centre from 10am until 2pm. Pack collection will be available on the night from 4.30pm in the Fairhill Centre.

Free carparking is available in the Fairhill Centre from 6pm to 9pm on race day. Free carparking is also available beside the after-race event in First Ballymena Presbyterian Church Hall. The carparks are both on Meeting House Lane.

LAUNCH

Ballymena Runners is delighted to announce that entries are NOW OPEN for the Fairhill 5 Mile Road Race. The race is generously sponsored by Fairhill Shopping Centre.

Date

Thursday 5 June 2025. Race starts 7pm.

Entries
• £20 – ANI Affiliated
• £22 – Unaffiliated

You can register your entry on our Clubforce page using this link - Ballymena Runners | Clubforce

There will be no entries on the night so register as soon as you can. Entries close at midnight on Sunday 25 May 2025.

Post race refreshments and entertainment

We will have the famous Ballymena Runners ‘Big Feed’ to welcome you home!

All participants are invited to attend the after-race event in First Ballymena Presbyterian Church Hall. Join us and sample the legendary hospitality of Ballymena Runners.

Race number collection

Race packs will be available for collection on Saturday 31 May 2025 in the Fairhill Centre from 10am until 2pm. Pack collection will be available on the night from 4.30pm in the Fairhill Centre.

Medals and prizes

All finishers of this iconic 5-mile race will receive a bespoke, commemorative medal as they finish.

Open Prizes (M & F) - 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20
Age Category Prices (M & F) £20
Spot prizes will also be given out

Prizes will be distributed immediately after the event in the Church Hall.

Results will be available after the race on the usual platforms.

Parking

Route

The race will start near the Broughshane Road entrance to the Fairhill Centre. Map to be provided.