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Home
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
First Aid Kits
Leaders Resources
Coaching Team
Leaders Handout
Emergency Taxi Service
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
Stretches and Strength
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Beginners Running Form Advice
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Cosy Sofa 2026
parkrun Tourism Group
Colour Runs
Treadmill Challenge 2024
Colour Runs 2024
Castle Tower Colour Run
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December 6, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Cosy Sofa is back for 2026!

Ballymena Runners are delighted to announce that our ever-popular Cosy Sofa programme returns on 6th January 2026 at the new Northern Regional College (NRC) in Ballymena.

This 8 week programme is for everyone and costs just £25. Sign up now as numbers are limited. Don’t miss out - get off your Cosy Sofa and go running with us in 2026!

Cosy Sofa is back for 2026!
September 13, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Race over the Glen 2026 entries are now Sold Out

Race over the Glen is now Sold Out

Runners are delighted to announce details for ‘Race Over The Glen’ on Thursday 1st January 2026 at noon. Entries are now open. Starting on Sunday 16th November we will be running 6 weeks training on the course so come and join us - all visitors welcome..

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 Sold Out
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
Harry Armstrong
December 9, 2022

New Cosy Sofa for 2023 - Registration closed

Harry Armstrong
December 9, 2022
New Cosy Sofa for 2023 - Registration closed

Registration is now closed as we have reached our maximum capacity.

Our new Cosy Sofa Couch to 5k programme starts on Tuesday 10 January. The 9 week programme is open to everyone and is especially suited to people new to running. Places are limited so register now to get 2023 off to a great start….

Harry Armstrong
December 1, 2022

Ballymena Runners Awards Dinner 2022

Harry Armstrong
December 1, 2022
Ballymena Runners Awards Dinner 2022

The club met at the Wild Duck to recognise club performance in 2022. This was the first awards event since 2019 and recognises club member’s many achievements this year.

The event was organised by Emma Donnelly and the MC for the awards event was Ben Morrow. Find out who won what…..

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.

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