Glenariff Mountain Race (aka the spud run!)!
On Saturday 9 March the 2nd round of the NIMRA Championships was held in Waterfoot, County Antrim.
This superbly promoted event by Glens Runners saw athletes compete over 6 miles / 1,200 feet in the stunning Glenariff Glen.
This 'out and back' course attracted mountain running clubs from throughout the province with over 140 athletes toeing the line.
Ballymena Runners fielded 10 athletes: Emma Donnelly, Claire Ramsey, Ruth Aiken, James McLornan, Duncan Millar, Tim Lowry, Mark Alexander, William Fleck, Jason Wilson and Jack McKenna.
Thank you to Glens Runners for a fantastic day's racing and their legendary post race hospitality which included potatoes and crisps for all runners!
Bentley Group Walled City 10 Mile Road Race Report
On Saturday 15 athletes traveled to Ebrington for The Bentley Group Walled City 10 mile road race, starting and finishing from the St.Columbs Running Track, cold dry conditions made for near perfect running weather.
As always a well run and supported race with plenty of support along the way from spectators and marshals.
Special mention for Laura Surgenor who didn’t have a smooth prep or race but showed real spirit and determination in completing the race!!
The medal, rumour has it that it's the biggest medal ever presented for a road race in Ireland!!
Billy Bamber recorded an age M70 age group win in a time of 01:24:36.
Paul Connolly 01:14:00
Naomi Hutchinson 01:17:35
Elle Forrest Reid 01:18:34
Mandy Gregg 01:22:24 PB
Pablo 01:22:42 PB
Timothy Bamber 01:24:36
Barbara Crawford 01:25:33
Sara Beggs 01:32:02
Alana Cameron 01:34:51
Carmel McHugh 01:37:14
Pamela Davies 01:38:38
Wendy McAuley 01:38:38
Laura McMullan 01:46:06
Laura “Natalie” Surgenor 01:46:38
Ballymena Runners at Queens 5k!
On Wednesday night BRAC had a strong entry for the Queens NI and Ulster 5k Championship.
On the night 8 PBs were achieved with Jack McKenna 1st home in 16.03 closely followed by Kieran Scullion and Tony Scullion with a massive PB.
1st lady home was Katie Agnew with a PB of her own 18.49 followed by Paula Worthington.
Race 2 was the Standard 5K race and 1st home in just over 20 minutes was Daniel McClelland closely followed by brother John and Mark Beattie, 1st female home in race 2 was young Gemma Clyde .
A very well organised event was appreciated and enjoyed by everyone.
Ballymena Runners run for the craic!
Sunday 17th March saw a large group from Ballymena Runners join the 4000 strong crowd pounding the pavements of Belfast to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
A great day out although yet to be determined if that was due to the running or the food and drink after. Special mention to first man home for the club David Jones in 38.34 and to Laura Surgenor and Nikki Hassan for setting new 10k PBs on a busy course! Well done also to Isla Gregg who ran her first race as a Ballymena runner today!
We run for a bit of craic and a pint of Guinness after we finish!