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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
Beginners Running Form Advice
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
December 27, 2023

Ballymena Runners Cosy Sofa 2024

Harry Armstrong
December 27, 2023
 Ballymena Runners Cosy Sofa 2024

Have you over indulged a little too much over Christmas?

Thinking about making some New Year resolutions?

Why not sign up to the Ballymena Runners Cosy Sofa starting on Tuesday 9th January.

Harry Armstrong
December 22, 2023

Race over the Glens 2024 - Race Information now available

Harry Armstrong
December 22, 2023
Race over the Glens 2024 - Race Information now available

We have now issued the Race Information for Race over the Glens. This contains important information for everyone whether taking part or supporting . It includes possible car sharing arrangements as well as registration and start details.

Please take time to read this important Race Information…….

Harry Armstrong
November 28, 2023

Race over the Glens 2024 - entries now closed

Harry Armstrong
November 28, 2023
Race over the Glens 2024  - entries now closed

21 December update… Race Over The Glens entries are now closed. Remember there are no entries on the day. We will be posting race instructions on the Race Over the Glens page in the coming days.

Harry Armstrong
November 26, 2023

Treadmill challenge raises £866 for Children’s Hospice

Harry Armstrong
November 26, 2023
Treadmill challenge raises £866 for Children’s Hospice

Ballymena Runners has raised £866 for the NI Children’s Hospice through a treadmill challenge. Runners and walkers kept two treadmills busy for twelve hours each day raising a great total.

Harry Armstrong
November 10, 2023

Children’s Hospice Treadmill Challenge 2023

Harry Armstrong
November 10, 2023
Children’s Hospice Treadmill Challenge 2023

Ballymena Runners is organising a Treadmill Challenge in aid of the Children’s Hospice.

The challenge will run over 2 days - Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November at Lifestyle Fitness. Contact us to book your slot……..

Harry Armstrong
November 6, 2023

Ecos Parkrun celebrates 500 events.

Harry Armstrong
November 6, 2023
Ecos Parkrun celebrates 500 events.

Ballymena Runners has been the partner club for Ecos parkrun since it began back in 2012. This weekend saw an impressive turnout of club members for the 500th Ecos parkrun.

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.

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