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Home
News
News
Calendar
Races
Ballymena Belles 2026
Race over the Glen 2026
Link the Town Golden Mile and Fun Run
Broughshane 5 Mile 2025
Fairhill 5 Mile 2025
Ballymena Belles 2025
Targeted Races
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
Coaching Team
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
Nutrition and Supplements
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Community
Cosy Sofa 2026
parkrun Tourism Group
Colour Runs
Treadmill Challenge 2024
Colour Runs 2024
Castle Tower Colour Run
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Club Kit
February 5, 2026
Harry Armstrong
Ballymena Belles - Entries now open!

Entries are now open for the Ballymena Belles 5 mile road race. This ever popular ladies only race will be on Tuesday 14 April. Entries are capped so don’t miss out and book your place now….

Ballymena Belles - Entries now open!
February 5, 2026
Harry Armstrong
Strong performances at Malcolm Cup and Raheny 5 ...

Ballymena Runners have been in action at the Malcolm Cup cross country event in Ormeau Park and there were some outstanding performances at the Raheny 5 mile road race.

Strong performances at Malcolm Cup and Raheny 5 mile
January 28, 2026
Harry Armstrong
Cross Country round up and some turkey and ...

Its been a busy few weeks with the Christmas Cracker and the Turkey Trot and the Greencastle 5 mile road race. And the Cross Country season is in full swing with races at Mallusk, Owenbeg and Lurgan Park.

Cross Country round up and some turkey and reindeer
January 5, 2026
Harry Armstrong
Cosy Sofa Postponed until 13 January

Unfortunately the snowy and icy weather means that we have to postpone the start of the Cosy Sofa for 1 week.

The programme will now start on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 7:00pm in the Sports Zone Hall in the new Northern Regional College (NRC) in Ballymena.

Cosy Sofa Postponed until 13 January
January 1, 2026
Harry Armstrong
King and Queen of the Glen crowned

Well done to everyone who completed the Race over the Glen today. The Ladies race was won by Aine Gosling and the Mens by Timothy Johnston. Glens Runners won both the the Male and Female Team prizes.

Full Results and list of all prize winners are now available…...

King and Queen of the Glen crowned
Harry Armstrong
October 17, 2023

GR8 runs in Dundrum, at the XC masters, Malaga and Amsterdam

Harry Armstrong
October 17, 2023
GR8 runs in Dundrum, at the XC masters, Malaga and Amsterdam

This week saw our runners compete at the GR8 Dundrum race, the Malaga 10k and Amsterdam Marathon. And our XC runners performed outstandingly to win medals and secure selection for NI.

Harry Armstrong
October 10, 2023

Race over the Glens 2024 - Race entries now open

Harry Armstrong
October 10, 2023
Race over the Glens 2024 - Race entries now open

Race over the Glens 2024 - Race entries now open

Ballymena Runners is pleased to announce that Race Over the Glens will be on New Year’s Day (Monday 1st January 2024) at Glenariff Forest Park starting at noon. Race entries are now open.

For more information and how to enter the race visit our Race over the Glens 2024 page which will be regularly updated with information.

Harry Armstrong
September 28, 2023

NI and Ulster Road Relay Championships, Lecale Ultra, XC in Armagh and Belfast Half Marathon

Harry Armstrong
September 28, 2023
NI and Ulster Road Relay Championships, Lecale Ultra,  XC in Armagh and Belfast Half Marathon

This week saw many fabulous performances including a fabulous Bronze medal at the NI and Ulster Road Relay Championships. Meanwhile we had runners in the Lecale ultra and had a great turnout for the opening of the XC season in Armagh. And of Course we had runners in Belfast Half Marathon.

Harry Armstrong
August 29, 2023

On Shore, Off Shore and up lots of hills this week.....

Harry Armstrong
August 29, 2023
On Shore, Off Shore and up lots of hills this week.....

This weekend saw club members put in brilliant performances in some difficult conditions in Portrush, The Mournes and on Rathlin.

Harry Armstrong
August 14, 2023

We ran (and walked) Lurig, got chased by a lion and got busted at the dam....

Harry Armstrong
August 14, 2023
We ran (and walked) Lurig, got chased by a lion and got busted at the dam....

This week saw some fabulous performances and achievements from our club at the Lurig Mountain Challenge, the Connswater 5 miler in Belfast and the 10 mile Dambusters in the Mournes.

Harry Armstrong
July 31, 2023

We run the Royal Gardens

Harry Armstrong
July 31, 2023
We run the Royal Gardens

The Hillsborough Castle Running Festival saw Ballymena runners in action in the 5K, 10k and half marathon.

Harry Armstrong
July 17, 2023

The Canal, The Carn and the Great Rossa Run

Harry Armstrong
July 17, 2023
The Canal, The Carn and the Great Rossa Run

Although there was no training this week our runners were still out and about at races. This week saw us run The Carn , The Great Rossa Run and the 20 mile Canal Run…

Harry Armstrong
July 5, 2023

Emma completes Spelga Skyline Mountain Race

Harry Armstrong
July 5, 2023
Emma completes Spelga Skyline Mountain Race

On Sataurday Emma Donnelly travelled to the Mournes to complete the Spelga Skyline race. Is this the Hardest Half Marathon? Probably…….

Harry Armstrong
June 12, 2023

New Road Event Cancelled

Harry Armstrong
June 12, 2023
New Road Event Cancelled

Community groups from Ballymena North and South alongside Ballymena Runners and their statutory partners have made the decision to cancel the planned 'Trainers Before Tyres' run event until further notice as a mark of respect.

Harry Armstrong
June 12, 2023

Woodburn Forest Series Race Success!

Harry Armstrong
June 12, 2023
Woodburn Forest Series Race Success!

Ballymena Runners enjoyed the final race of the excellently organised Woodburn Forest trail series. Consistency and hard effort from Ballymena Runners was rewarded withy podium places on the night and in the series overall.

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