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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Strong performances in all distances in the Rabbit Run in Ballycastle with Dale Kirkwood wining the 10k. The Cross Country also saw strong performances including Kieran Scullion winning the Mens Veteran category.
Meanwhile over 50% of entries for the Ballymena Belles ladies only race have been snapped up - don’t miss out and book your spot now….
What another fantastic turnout on Tuesday night for week 2 of the Cosy Sofa. Many of you will know Mya from ecos parkrun. Read the inspiring story about why she is doing her first Cosy Sofa this year.
Meanwhile Peter Fleming tells us about his trip to Tenerife to run the mountainous Tenergue Trail 8k.
Cosy Sofa graduate and organiser Laura Surgenor tells us that the Cosy Sofa is almost fully booked and explains what will happen on the first night.
Registration for the Cosy Sofa will be closing soon though we can take some entries on the night. Please register now - don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get off your cosy sofa and get out running with friends.
Over 2/3 of our places have now been booked for our Cosy Sofa. Don’t miss out and register now. Registration is open - REGISTER HERE.
Are you wondering - should I do the Cosy Sofa? The answer is Yes. Here’s what Marlyn, Natasha, Joanne, Carmel and Harry have to say about starting running…….
A superb turnout on New Years Day saw success for the club at Race Over The Glen.
The Ladies race was won by Natasha Henderson from North Belfast Harriers and the Mens by Zak Hanna from Newcastle Athletics club.
In a repeat of last year the Mens Team was won by Ballymena Runners and the Ladies by Glens Runners. Read the Full Race Report and see who won what…..
Over 1/3 of our places have now been booked for our Cosy Sofa which starts on Tuesday 14th January at 7.00pm in Lifestyle Fitness at Pennybridge. The 9 week programme will be led by trained, experienced leaders with the support of experienced club members.
Don’t miss out on the perfect way to kick start your fitness in 2025. Come along and get fitter. Bring a friend or make new friends in this programme that’s suitable for everyone. Register now…..
