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News
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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
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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
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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
December 28, 2023

Race over the Glens 2024 - King and Queen of the Glens crowned

Harry Armstrong
December 28, 2023
Race over the Glens 2024 - King and Queen of the Glens crowned

Niamh Marrs from Glens Runners and Philip Goss from North Belfast Harriers have been ‘crowned’ Queen and King of the Glens. Full list of prize winners and results are now available on our Race over the Glens 2024 page.

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.

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