All Saints GAC Crebilly 5K
The spectators last Friday evening were treated to a class finish
Phillip Goss of North Belfast Harriers piped Ricky Johnston to break the tape in an amazing time of 15:45 on a challenging undulating course including Woodside’s Road, the Bog Road, and Crebily Road. Well done guys.
Philip Goss 15:43.8
Ricky Johnston 15:44.5
Jarlath Falls17:01.7
In the women’s results:
Zara Surgeoner 20:25.6
Catriona Quigley 21:04.4
Naomi Hutchinson 22:05.2
Thanks to the club officials & members who assisted and participated this evening.
Race Over The Glens
Ballymena Runners iconic 'Race Over The Glens' event is usually held each year on New Year's Day. Due to covid restrictions the 2021 event was postponed until today.
ROTG history was made with Jarlath Falls (Ballymena & Antrim AC) winning the event for an incredible 10th time!
Men's Open podium places
• 1st Jarlath Falls (38) 36:19
• 2nd Rory McMullan (117) 36:59
• 3rd Daniel Molloy (124) 37:08
Women's podium places
• 1st Niamh Marrs (85) 45:36
• 2ndCathy McCourt (101) 45:49
• 3rd Paula McCarthy (97) 46:11.
In all 129 runners completed the challenging 6 mile course with over 1,00 feet of climbing.
Although the event was held in mid-August at times it felt like New Year's Day with the mist and heavy rain making the course more difficult.
The course was designed by Course Director Mark Alexander to take in the iconic Glenariff Glen Forest Park, including the top ridge of the mountain, Laragh Lodge, and the historic waterfalls with a difficult uphill finish to the carpark and visitors centre.
Overall management of the event was by Race Director Matthew Allen, ably assisted by an army of volunteers from the club - huge thanks to every one of our magnificent volunteers who helped make the event a success!
We also want to thank Ambutan for on course first aid provision, NI Forestry Service, and the good folks at the Glenariff Tea Rooms.
Special mention to our Race announcer Davy McKibben and Patrick and his team at Chip Timing.
Silver for Ballymena Runners James Hamilton at the Manchester International 2021
James Hamilton representing Northern Ireland & Ulster had a great race in the T48: 1500m Ambulant Men 1500m Multiple, Senior · Final at the Manchester Regional Arena.
James who looked very strong throughout the race moved into second place with 600m to go and secured Silver with a time of 4 mins 14.99 seconds.
Results
1 Adam Wilson ENG 4:12.25
2 James Hamilton NIR 4:14.99
3 Daniel Wolff ENG 4:16.84
Well done James!
