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News
News
Calendar
Races
Link the Town Golden Mile and Fun Run
Race over the Glen 2026
Broughshane 5 Mile 2025
Fairhill 5 Mile 2025
Ballymena Belles 2025
Targeted Races
Race over the Glen 2025
Disclaimer for Races
Training
Train with Us
Monday Training
Wednesday Training
Wednesday Runs
Sunday Runs
Running Safely
Running Tips
Tips on moving groups
Cosy Sofa Training Plan
Leaders Resources
Coaching Team
Leaders Handout
Emergency Taxi Service
First Aid Kits
Guide to tail running
Accident Guidelines
Accident Report Form
Incident Guidelines
Incident Report Form
Renewing a LIRF licence
About Us
Welcome
Who's Who
Membership
Policy Docs
Club Records
History
Vision Survey 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Our Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and wellbeing
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parkrun Tourism Group
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Cosy Sofa 2025
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Colour Runs 2024
Castle Tower Colour Run
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September 13, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Race over the Glen 2026 entries are now open

Ballymena Runners are delighted to announce details for ‘Race Over The Glen’ on Thursday 1st January 2026 at noon. Entries open on Sunday 14th September 2025 at 09:00.

This will be the 30th anniversary of Race over the Glen. To mark the occasion a Special 30th Anniversary entry will be available which includes Long-sleeved Technical T-shirt celebrating 30 years of Race Over The Glen.

Entries are capped so enter early to guarantee your place in this iconic race. Entries close on 26th December 2025.

Race over the Glen 2026 entries are now open
September 3, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Link the Town - Golden Mile Results

Golden Mile results are now in.

Emmet Smith won the mens race in 4.54 and Naomi mcClelland won the ladies race in 5.39

You can see the Golden Mile full results here.

Link the Town - Golden Mile Results
September 1, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Huge club turnout for GRC5k - we run the coast!

An absolutely fantastic turnout for our club target race at GRC5k on Friday evening in Glenarm!

Brilliant to see so many Ballymena Runners taking on the scenic route from Carnlough to Glenarm.

It’s known for being one of the fastest 5k races and a lot of great times were recorded by our runners including a number of PBs. Congratulations to all .

Huge club turnout for GRC5k - we run the coast!
August 27, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Winning performances on Rathlin and at ...

Its been a great week of racing with our Ladies claiming a 1,2,3 at Rathlin 5K and Joshua Blair winning the Mens. We also secured podium polaces at the Broughshane 5 Mile race and at Armoy XC and there were strong performances at Scrabo and in Portrush. Well done everyone taking part.

Winning performances on Rathlin and at Broughshane, Armoy, Scrabo and Portrush
June 16, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race - Provisional ...

The provisional results for the Broughshane 5 mile race are now available…

The race was won by Neil Sillance with Chris Hopkins taking second. Ballymena Runners James Hamilton, Jason Wilson and Sean Hasson took 3rd, 4th and 5th with excellent performances.

First lady home was Kerry Bamber followed by Karen Wilton and Laura Wylie. Cherith Wright and Judith Worthington were the first and second Ballymena runners ladies home.

You can view the provisional results here.

Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race - Provisional results now available
Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2022

Sunday runs switch for ROTG training

Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2022
Sunday runs switch for ROTG training

The last Sunday 10 mile run will be on Sunday 30 October. The Sunday 10 mile runs will stop during November and December when the Sunday run will switch to Glenariffe for the Race over the Glens training sessions……

Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2022

Race over the Glens 2023 now closed

Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2022
Race over the Glens 2023 now closed

Race Over the Glens will be on New Year’s Day (Sunday 1st January 2023) at Glenariff Forest Park starting at noon. Race entries are now open.

Harry Armstrong
October 17, 2022

Running safely in winter - top tips for all runners

Harry Armstrong
October 17, 2022
Running safely in winter - top tips for all runners

Everyone is reminded that from October some form of reflective clothing, or a running light, is needed.

As winter sets in with dark evenings, poor weather and more hazardous road conditions it’s important that everyone running in the club is aware of the many steps we can all take to make running with the club safe. Read our safety tips……

Harry Armstrong
August 22, 2022

Kathleen Law wins Ladies 5k at Crebilly

Harry Armstrong
August 22, 2022
Kathleen Law wins Ladies 5k at Crebilly

Strong performances at the Crebilly 5k saw the club take 6 of the top 9 places including Kathleen Law who won the Ladies race. We had a great turnout at the Purple Ladies which saw Linda Pettigrew take an age category win. Meanwhile in Scotland Jack McKenna came second in the Forth….

Harry Armstrong
August 16, 2022

Great week of running for Ballymena Runners

Harry Armstrong
August 16, 2022
Great week of running for Ballymena Runners

This week has seen great performances by club members on Lurig mountain, in Broughshane and Craigavon, in Conswater and in Donegal. Amazingly distances covered ranged from a new club record for 1500m right up to the Quadrathon - 4 marathons in 4 days.

Harry Armstrong
August 14, 2022

Jason Wilson wins Carnlough Quarry 5K!

Harry Armstrong
August 14, 2022
Jason Wilson wins Carnlough Quarry 5K!

Club member Jason Wilson wins the Carnlough Quarry 5k with strong performances from many other club members. Also dont forget about the upcoming Broughshane 5k and 10k races and the Crebilly 5k.

Harry Armstrong
July 26, 2022

Strong performances at the Mary Peters Track and Hillsborough Running Festival

Harry Armstrong
July 26, 2022
Strong performances at the Mary Peters Track and Hillsborough Running Festival

This weekend saw great performances at the Annadale Striders evening of 3000s at the Mary Peters Track and at the Hills borough Festival of running.

Harry Armstrong
July 24, 2022

George sees off the RAT, Roy collects another milestone and We Run the Carn

Harry Armstrong
July 24, 2022
George sees off the RAT, Roy collects another milestone and We Run the Carn

George Buckley completes the Plague running 64 miles in Cornwall. Roy White completes his 100th 10k in Newcastle and club members take part in the Run the Carn trail race.

Harry Armstrong
July 10, 2022

Success at the Great Rossa Run, Spelga Skyline, Goodwood and at the Coast Road 10k

Harry Armstrong
July 10, 2022
Success at the Great Rossa Run, Spelga Skyline, Goodwood and at the Coast Road 10k

There have been some fabulous performances by club runners at the Great Rossa Run and at the Spelga Skyline in the Mournes. We had great performances too in the new Coast Road 10k and Kathleen Law got an excellent PB at the Goodwood race circuit.

Harry Armstrong
June 23, 2022

Mountain runs and colour runs and "naked "runs

Harry Armstrong
June 23, 2022
Mountain runs and colour runs and "naked "runs

Tim Lowry completed the Flagstaff to Carlingford Mountain Race and took part with other club runners in ‘the Meels’ race in the Mournes. Our work in the community continued with a fun run and kid’s ‘colour run’ at Eaton Park and our ‘naked run’ takes place at Ecos on Wednesday 29 June at 7:00pm

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