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.
Entries
You can enter on-line via SiEntries - Race Over the Glen. Entries close on 26th December 2025 and there will be no entry on the day.
Standard Entry - Includes medal, chip timing and Long-sleeved Technical T-shirt celebrating 30 years of Race Over The Glen
Affiliated £27.50
Non-affiliated £30.00
Green Entry - Includes medal and chip timing
Affiliated £27.50
Non-affiliated £30.00
Prizes
There’s over £1,000 in the prize pot:
Male and Female Open winners: 1st £125, 2nd £100 and 3rd £75.
Start Time (whistle) to Finish mat applied (‘gun’ time)
Age Category prizes (£30 each) – Male and Female (35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+). All Age Categories willbe ‘chip’ time (Start mat to Finish mat)
Team prizes (Male and Female) – Top 4/club count – Lowest cumulative finish position wins.
Top Junior Male and Female (Under 18) £30
Weather permitting a marquee will be used for the prize giving and light refreshments will be provided. All runners, spectators and organisers are welcome!
Registration and pack collection.
Pre-Race Registration
You can collect your race number and pack in advance of race day at Ballymena Bowling Club, Old Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 6LX on Sunday 28th December 12:00 - 16:00. Please use this facility if possible as it reduces the burden on us on race day.
Race Day Registration
You can collect your race number and pack at the Visitors Centre Glenariff from 09:30 to 11:45. Remember the race starts at 12 noon so get there early or use the Pre Race Registration service.
ROTG Merchandise
This year the Race Over The Glen team are delighted to offer exclusive event merchandise. Hoodies, ¼ Zip tops and Long Sleeve technical t-shirts can be ordered in advance for collection on race day. Orders must be place by 17th November 2025. However, Ballymena Runners will have selection of each items available to purchase on the day. Order at ROTG online shop.
Further Information
Further details are available on our Race over the Glen 2026 page. This will be updated regularly as information becomes available.