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Link the Town Golden Mile and Fun Run
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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
January 1, 2025

King and Queen of the Glen crowned

Harry Armstrong
January 1, 2025
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 Natasha Henderson and the Mens by Zak Hanna. Ballymena Runners and Glens Runners repeated last years performances to win the Male and Female Team prizes

Full Results and list of all prize winners are now available…...

Harry Armstrong
December 30, 2024

Christmas Cracker, Turkey Trot and Greencastle 5 Mile.

Harry Armstrong
December 30, 2024
Christmas Cracker, Turkey Trot and Greencastle 5 Mile.

Its been a bust few days for running with club members going Christmas Crackers, doing the Turkey trot and running in Greencastle

Harry Armstrong
December 28, 2024

Race over the Glen 2025 - Record Entries!

Harry Armstrong
December 28, 2024
Race over the Glen 2025 - Record Entries!

Race over the Glen entries are now closed. With over 740 entries this will be the biggest race run by the club. We have some capacity to accept late entries. Find out about special the pre race registration event on Sunday 29 December and and about the race instructions.

Harry Armstrong
December 27, 2024

Seeley and Sun

Harry Armstrong
December 27, 2024
Seeley and Sun

The club was well represented recently at the Seely Cup 10k with some great performances. Meanwhile a number of members headed off for a spot of running in the sunshine in Fuengirola, Lanzarote and Malaga.

Harry Armstrong
December 27, 2024

Final Call for Race over the Glen Entries

Harry Armstrong
December 27, 2024
Final Call for Race over the Glen Entries

Final Call - Entries for the Race Over the Glen 2025 close at 7pm on 27 December. Dont miss this last opportunity and register now.

Harry Armstrong
December 23, 2024

Chippy Run Medley

Harry Armstrong
December 23, 2024
Chippy Run Medley

This is the lyrics for the Christmas Chippy Run Medley

Meet behind the Leisure Centre at 6.30 on Monday 23 December at 6,30 as usual.

Harry Armstrong
November 24, 2024

Cosy Sofa 2025 - Registrations now open

Harry Armstrong
November 24, 2024
Cosy Sofa 2025 - Registrations now open

Ballymena Runners are delighted to offer another Cosy Sofa starting on 14 January 2025 in Lifestyle Fitness at Pennybridge. As with previous years, this ever popular 9 week programme will be led by trained, experienced leaders with the support of experienced club members. Numbers are capped so register now and secure your place……..

Harry Armstrong
September 25, 2024

Treadmill Challenge raises £1000 for the Children’s Hospice

Harry Armstrong
September 25, 2024
Treadmill Challenge raises £1000 for the Children’s Hospice

A huge thanks to everyone involved in our Treadmill Challenge. Whether you walked, jogged or rand on the treadmill, or worked behind the scenes, your efforts helped us raise £1,000 for the NI Children's Hospice. Well done and thanks.

Harry Armstrong
September 16, 2024

Excellent performances at Ben Nevis and NI & Ulster Championship races

Harry Armstrong
September 16, 2024
Excellent performances at Ben Nevis and NI & Ulster Championship races

Last week saw Duncan Millar complete the tough Ben Nevis Race and the club had a fantastic turnout and some great times recorded at the NI Road racing championships in Victoria Park.

Harry Armstrong
September 3, 2024

Success for the club on Rathlin, in Longford Marathon, Waterside Half and in the Coastal 5K

Harry Armstrong
September 3, 2024
Success for the club on Rathlin, in Longford Marathon, Waterside Half and in the Coastal 5K

Its been a brilliant week of running for the club with Kathleen Law claiming a win, Naomi Hutchinson taking a third place, Vicky Ratner joining the top 10 ladies fastest marathons in Longford and PBs achieved in several races.

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