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News
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Calendar
Races
Fairhill 5 Mile 2025
Broughshane 5 Mile 2025
Ballymena Belles 2025
Targeted Races
Race over the Glen 2025
Broughshane 5 Mile 2024
Fairhill 5 2024
Link the Town Golden Mile and Fun Run
Disclaimer for Races
Training
Train with Us
Monday Training
Wednesday Training
Sunday Runs
Running Safely
Running Tips
Tips on moving groups
Cosy Sofa Training Plan
Training Routes
Sunday Training draft
Wednesday Training draft
New Page
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
Health & Wellbeing
Our Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and wellbeing
Stretches and Strength
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Colour Runs 2024
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Cosy Sofa 2024
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June 16, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race - entries now ...

Ballymena Runners is delighted to announce that entries for the Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race are now open.

The race will be on Monday 18 August at 7pm at the Broughshane Community Centre. There will be no entries on the night and numbers are capped - so register as soon as you can . For full information and to enter visit our Broughshane 5 Mile 2025 page

Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race  - entries now open!
June 5, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Fairhill 5 Results

Well done to everyone who took part in tonight’s Farihill 5 race. We hope you enjoyed your night with us. Congratulations to Holly Taggart and Jordan Heron on their wins.

James Hamilton and Jack McKenna secured 2nd and 3rd in the Mens race while Kerry Bamber, Brigid Quinn and Stephen Gage had age category wins. Well done and congratulations to everyone.

The full results and and list of prize winners are now available from tonight’s race……

Fairhill 5 Results
April 14, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Fairhill 5 - Sold out and entries now closed

The Fairhill 5 has sold out. We have over 530 entries so it promises to be a great atmosphere at a great race. Entries are now closed and just a reminder that there is no entry on the night.

We have a range of race pacers to help you on the night. Race joining instructions have been issued. A copy of the instructions, including pack collection and carparking information, is available on our Fairhill 5 Mile 2025 page.

Fairhill 5 - Sold out and entries now closed
March 19, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Standing room only at Cosy Sofa graduation.

It was standing room only on Tuesday night as around 70 Cosy Sofa Graduates and the brilliant Ballymena Runners Cosy Sofa Team met to celebrate the group completing their first 5k run on Saturday morning.

Congratulations to everyone!…

Standing room only at Cosy Sofa graduation.
March 10, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Membership now open for 25/26

Ballymena Runners registration for existing and new members opens on Monday 10th March 2025 at 8:00pm. Membership runs from 1 April 2025 - 31st March 2026

Please register as soon as possible to help ease the admin burden on club officials.

Membership now open for 25/26
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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