Liverpool Half Marathon
Congratulations to Wendy Henderson McAuley who recently competed in the Liverpool Half Marathon in a brilliant 1.57. Well done Wendy!
Wendy in Liverpool
2025 SERE Lisburn Duathlon
On Sunday 23rd March Denver Robb & Linda Petticrew competed in the 2025 SERE Lisburn Duathlon at Down Royal Race Course.
They competed over a 3k run, 16k cycle, 3k run on a cold and windy morning along with another 100 athletes. On Linda's debut she picked up 3rd in her age category!
Well done Linda and Denver!
Linda and Denver
54th Dunboyne 10k Road Race
More than 1800 registered for the Dunboyne 10k Road Race on 23 March. It’s now in its 54th year.
This was also the Athletics Ireland National 10k Championships with individual and masters titles up for grabs.
“Attracting athletes from all over the country the Dunboyne 10k Road Race prides itself on the race experience it provides for all runners. Whilst the big guns played it out for honours at the front, there were 1438 athletes crossing the finish line on the day, ranging from top club standard right through to those C25K athletes, who in January set their sights on completing their first race over any distance and have since expanded their goals running their first 10k with distinction”
There were 1438 finishers on the day (587 Women and 846 Men) with a huge depth of club athletes at the front of both the men's and women's races, a host of fantastic walkers and joggers, and everyone in between.
Two club members travelled to Co Meath for this prestigious event and with a course Personal best for Elaine and a lifetime 10K PB for Kieran there was plenty to celebrate at the post race refreshments laid on by Dunboyne AC at the finish line.
Elaine and Kieran
Pat Dunbar Memorial Mountain Race - NIIMRA Championship!
On Saturday 29 March Jason Wilson, William Fleck, Mark Alexander, James McLornan, Duncan Millar and Jimmy Graham travelled to the southern Mournes to compete in the next race of the Northern Ireland Mountain Running (NIMRA) Championships.
This race, superbly promoted by race director Paul Le Blanc and Newry AC, saw athletes compete over 8 mile (13k) with 2,000 feet (680m) of climbing.
The race started at Leitrim Lodge, headed south along the Mourne Way before turning and heading east and then north into the open mountains.
The fast and runnable course, although impacted by tough conditions this year, took in Tievedockaragh, Pierce's Castle and Rocky before a sharp descent back to Leitrim Lodge.
All six athletes equipped themselves well over this testing championship course.
A special mention for Duncan for the exquisite homemade black pudding and spring onion sausage rolls!
Thank you to NEWRY AC for a fantastic race and to all the course marshals and supporters.
Jason Wilson , Mark Alexander, James McLornan, Duncan Millar and Jimmy Graham, William Fleck
Fulham Palace Parkrun
Jamie on tour at the Fulham Palace parkrun. He was 3rd finisher from a field of 595 in a time of 17.56. Well done Jamie.
Jamie at Fulham Palace
BRAC compete at Queens 5K!
On a glorious 1st Wednesday evening in April 23 Ballymena runners travelled to Belfast to compete in the NI championships race the Queens 5K road race with everyone competing doing themselves and the club proud with quite a few PBs achieved.
With 4 to score in the team events our ladies finished a very creditable 6th place overall, an excellent achievement against a very strong field of athletes, well done ladies.
1st home for men was Daniel Hanna, followed home by Brendan Kerr, Dale Kirkwood and Sean Hasson
1. Daniel Hanna – 17:02
2. Brendan Kerr – 17:17
3. Dale Kirkwood – 17:19
4. Sean Hasson – 17:20
5. Jamie Scott – 17:46
6. Ian McCracken – 17:59 PB
7. Trevor McRoberts – 18:03
8. Daire Hasson – 18:35
9. Cian Young – 18:48
10. Robert Clyde – 18:49
11. Sharon Leech – 19:13
12. Cherith Wright – 19:19 PB
13. Katie Agnew – 19:24
14. Darren Walker – 19:25
15. Judith Worthington – 19:58 PB
16. Paul Connolly – 21:12
17. John McClelland – 21:19
18. James Turtle – 21:52
19. Jonathan Johnstone – 24:40
20. Skye Walker – 24:50 PB
21. Danny Mullan – 24:55
22. Stephen Livingstone – 25:05
23. Andy Stewart – 26:43 PB
Our runners at Queens 5K
Belfast Zoo 5K
Three Ballymena Runners headed to the hills (literally!) on 6 April for the Belfast Zoo 5K, hosted by Monkstown Spartans. With stunning views, sunshine, and plenty of climbing, it was a tough but rewarding morning out.
Dale Kirkwood stormed to a course PB of 19:53
Francis McGuigan followed with a strong course PB of 28:45 and Peter Faith completed the challenge in 32:50, cheered on by family.
A special shoutout to Peter’s granddaughters Kaliesa and Kaéla, who took on the Kilimanjaro Kilometre with big smiles and great energy!
Well done to all our runners and a big thank you to Monkstown Spartans for a brilliant event!
Dale Francis and Peter