As we reach the halfway point in the Cosy Sofa we are so impressed with the progress our new runners are making.
We are hearing some wonderful stories so find out why Emma took her trainers to London…
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 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.
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.
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.
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…….