There’s been a fabulous weekend of racing and prize winners galore in races, in Ballycastle, the Mournes, Ballyclare and Newry. Congratulations to Judith and Daniel Hanna for 3rd place finishes at the May Fair races and to Tony on his 3rd place at the Marconi 5k. Well done to those who got age category wins. We’re all set for a summer!

Great results and performances abound at all distances from 5k to Marathons, and we show we really do run everywhere - Belfast, The Mournes, Vancouver, Termoneeney, Strabane/Lifford. Well done to all our runners.

Its been another great week of running for the Club with a huge turnout at the Purple Ladies. Manchester Marathon tempted a few of us and in the Hill and Dale series the guys got to the best mountain in the Mournes - Binnian!

Congratulations to all our runners in the London Marathon and to everyone who took part in races in Whitehead, the Maiden City, The Friendly 5000 and the Hill and Dale series.

Last week saw some superb performances by Ballymena Runners in the Larne 10 mile road race. Well done to everyone who took part. As well as running the Coast Road we took to the Mournes for the Hill and Dale series and even tackled a half marathon on a Munro in Scotland.

The past couple of weeks have seen some outstanding performances including quite a few PBs.

We ran at Queens, at a palace, up mountains, through cities and even at the Zoo. We run everywhere!

The Fairhill 5 has sold out. We have over 530 entries so it promises to be a great atmosphere at a great race. Entries are now closed and just a reminder that there is no entry on the night.

Race joining instructions have been issued. A copy of the instructions, including pack collection and carparking information, is available on our Fairhill 5 Mile 2025 page.

It was standing room only on Tuesday night as around 70 Cosy Sofa Graduates and the brilliant Ballymena Runners Cosy Sofa Team met to celebrate the group completing their first 5k run on Saturday morning.

Congratulations to everyone!…

Last weekend saw our mountain runners tackle the short and stunning Slieve Gullion mountain race in South Armagh.

Meanwhile up in the Maiden City a host of club runners tackled the Foyle Bridge in the Walled City 10 miler - and a great day out by all accounts….

Congratulations to Ciara and 60 other runners who completed their first 30 minute run tonight. It’s a brilliant achievement for all our new runners.

Ciara tells us all about her experience of the Cosy Sofa and how she’s looking forward to her first 5k.

The Annual Spud Run in Glenariff saw well deserved mountain running success for William Fleck, Ruth Aiken and Mark Alexander.

Ding Dong - Gone! Ballymena Belles entries are now sold out. Our best wishes to everyone taking part in this great ladies only race on 8 April.

Ballymena Runners registration for existing and new members opens on Monday 10th March 2025 at 8:00pm. Membership runs from 1 April 2025 - 31st March 2026

Please register as soon as possible to help ease the admin burden on club officials.

In Week 8 of the Cosy Sofa Vincent tells us how his children inspired him to do the Cosy Sofa.

And after our Thursday session we had our last session of the week at the beautiful The Fisherman’s Walk parkrun in Glenone Forest.

It’s week 8 of the Cosy Sofa already! Superb progress is being made by everyone by running for 30 minutes in every session.

This week Karen tells us why she joined the Cosy Sofa and why she would recommend it to others.

30 Ballymena Runners descended on St Mary’s Parish Centre on the first Sunday of spring to take part in the annual Glens Runners Annual Charity Run / Walk with varying distances including the 15 miler from Ballycastle to Cushendall.

Well worth it for a great feed after running a wonderful route. Top morning out!

It’s week 7 of the Cosy Sofa and all our new runners are making fab progress. Thanks to our great volunteers for all their help. This week we hear how Amy King and her mum Jacqueline made the Cosy Sofa a family night out….

Katy, Colin and Jonathan headed to London, along with 25,000 other runners, to do the Winter Run 10k. Find out how they got on…..

The Belles are almost sold out…. don’t miss out and book now…

Every week we hear some really inspirational stories from people doing the Cosy Sofa. This week Chris tells us why he joined the Cosy Sofa and why he is enjoying it.

Last week say some superb performances at Armagh International meeting with a number of club members setting PBs. Also the final round of the Cross Country saw our runners in action in Cookstown.

And 75% of the Ballymena Belles entries have been snapped up - don’t miss out!

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…

Some great performances from Ray Curran, Brendan Kerr and James McLornan at the Stormont XC and a brilliant performance from James Hamilton saw him secure 10th place. Well done all.

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….

Entries are open for the Ballymena Belles and they’re selling fast. Over 90% of places have already been snapped up.

This is a fantastic ladies only 5 mile road race. It’s always a very popular event so don’t miss out and register now……

A brilliant performance by Ballymena Runners Men’s Cross Country squad secures 6th place at the Northern Ireland and Ulster Masters Cross-Country Championships….

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.

Last weekend say the club Cross Country squad in action at the Mathieson Cup in Mallusk. On Tuesday night over 130 new runners and club volunteers kicked of our Cosy Sofa. Good luck to everyone.

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.

Everyone is agreed - grab your trainers and come to the Cosy Sofa. Thanks to our sponsors for all their help with the Cosy Sofa. Three quarters of our places are now booked so register now. A warm welcome awaits you next Tuesday evening.

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…..