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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
Stretches and Strength
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parkrun Tourism Group
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Cosy Sofa 2025
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Colour Runs 2024
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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 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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