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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
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
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Cosy Sofa 2026
parkrun Tourism Group
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Castle Tower Colour Run
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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
September 13, 2025
Harry Armstrong
Race over the Glen 2026 entries are now Sold Out

Race over the Glen Race Instructions, including pre race Registration arrangements, are now available.

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!
Harry Armstrong
August 18, 2024

Entries now open for Race over the Glen 2025

Harry Armstrong
August 18, 2024
Entries now open for Race over the Glen 2025

Entries for Race over the Glen 2025 are now open. This iconic trail race will be on New Years Day 2025 at Glenariff Forest Park. A special discounted Early Bird Entry is available until the end of September so secure your place early.

Harry Armstrong
August 13, 2024

New club 800m record set and outstanding runs in Cookstown, Carnlough and the Mournes.

Harry Armstrong
August 13, 2024
New club 800m record set and outstanding runs in Cookstown, Carnlough and the Mournes.

Its been another great week for the Club. As well as winning the Broughshane 5 Mile Ladies race Kathleen has set a new club record for 800m. Our Runners have also been in action at The Stanley Reid Memorial, The tough Carnlough Quarry race and the gruelling Seven Sevens in the Mournes…

Harry Armstrong
August 6, 2024

Success for Ballymena Runners at the Broughshane 5 Mile

Harry Armstrong
August 6, 2024
Success for Ballymena Runners at the Broughshane 5 Mile

Monday night saw a strong turnout, and great success, at the Broughshane 5 Mile race. Kathleen Law (Ballymena Runners) won the Ladies race while Jordan Heron (Larne AC) won the Mens race. Top spot in both the Mens and Ladies Team races was won by Ballymena Runners. Find out who won what and see the results…..

Harry Armstrong
July 30, 2024

Mountain, road, trail and track - we run on everything

Harry Armstrong
July 30, 2024
Mountain, road, trail and track - we run on everything

July saw Emma Donnelly successfully complete the Carrauntoohill Mountain Race on Ireland’s highest mountain. Meanwhile Alison Foster made her track debut at the Purvis track in Magherafelt finishing 2nd in her race. We also had strong turnouts, and some great times, at the Great Rossa Run and at the Run the Carn race

Harry Armstrong
July 14, 2024

Colour Runs at Buick, Moorfields and The Diamond Primary Schools

Harry Armstrong
July 14, 2024
Colour Runs at Buick, Moorfields and The Diamond Primary Schools

Just before the schools broke up for summer holidays Ballymena Runners helped three local schools with Colour Runs. Around 500 children, and a few of the staff, from Buick Memorial, Moorfields and The Diamond primary schools took part. A fantastic time was had and everyone who took part received a medal.

Harry Armstrong
June 27, 2024

PBs at Titanic 10k and races in Carlingford and Ayrshire

Harry Armstrong
June 27, 2024
PBs at Titanic 10k and races in Carlingford and Ayrshire

Last week saw our ladies achieve some fantastic new PBs at the Titanic 10k. We also had runners in Ayrshire and Carlingford.

Harry Armstrong
June 27, 2024

Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race - Entries now open

Harry Armstrong
June 27, 2024
Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race - Entries now open

Ballymena Runners is delighted to announce that entries for the Broughshane 5 Mile Road Race are now open. The race will be on Monday 5 August at 7pm at the Broughshane Community Centre. There will be no entries on the night so register as soon as you can.

Harry Armstrong
June 4, 2024

Cairncastle Classic, Marconi Magic, Rocky Rocks, Mournes Memories, Magnificent May Fair, Loving Luke, Joy in Jura, Delightful Donard and Success in Scotland

Harry Armstrong
June 4, 2024
Cairncastle Classic, Marconi Magic, Rocky Rocks, Mournes Memories, Magnificent May Fair, Loving Luke, Joy in Jura, Delightful Donard and Success in Scotland

Its been an incredibly busy 4 weeks for our runners - some great races, great performances and as the story shows - we run everywhere.

Harry Armstrong
June 4, 2024

Fairhill 5 Results

Harry Armstrong
June 4, 2024
Fairhill 5 Results

Well done to everyone who completed the Fairhill 5 last night. Nicola Black won the ladies race and our James Hamilton won the mens race. The results are now in.

Harry Armstrong
April 27, 2024

Great performances and PBs at the Manchester Marathon

Harry Armstrong
April 27, 2024
Great performances and PBs at the Manchester Marathon

Last week saw some of our members at the Manchester Marathon, Larne 10 miler, the Hill n Dale series and on the track at the Meadowbank 5000m.

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