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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
Nutrition and Supplements
Beginners Running Form Advice
Community
Cosy Sofa 2026
parkrun Tourism Group
Colour Runs
Treadmill Challenge 2024
Colour Runs 2024
Castle Tower Colour Run
Links
Club Kit
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
November 6, 2023

McConnell Shield Cross Country

Harry Armstrong
November 6, 2023
McConnell Shield Cross Country

Last weekend we had some strong performances in the McConnell Shield Cross Country race along the banks of the Sixmilewater River in Ballyclare. 

Harry Armstrong
October 30, 2023

Centra NI 10k race

Harry Armstrong
October 30, 2023
Centra NI 10k race

Last weekend saw club members at the Centra 10k in Belfast. Brilliant performances saw some of our runners get PBs and enjoy a great morning out.

Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2023

Superb running performances at Billy Neill XC and even a Midnight Marathon

Harry Armstrong
October 24, 2023
Superb running performances at Billy Neill XC and even a Midnight Marathon

Despite Storm Babet, this weekend saw some superb performances at the Billy Neil Cross Country races and John McGerty completed a Midnight Marathon.

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…

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