Race over the Glen 2025
Entries for the Race Over the Glen 2025 are open. The race is scheduled to start at 12 noon on Wednesday 1st January 2025 in Glenariff Forest Park.
We are delighted that JB Door Systems (Ballymena) will again be our headline sponsor. Their support enables Ballymena Runners to put on a fantastic event.
After the success of ROTG 2024 and our feature in ‘Runners World’ we have increased available spaces, making ROTG 2025 one of the biggest trail races in Ireland.
Entries
You must be over 16 on race day to enter the race.
Entry fee for the race is £23 for affiliated club members and £25 for non-affiliated.
Entries will close when the event is full or at midnight on Friday 27 December 2024.
There will be no name changes/transfers, no refunds or deferrals.
Initial race information will be sent upon entry, with further details issued before the race.
Enter at Ballymena Runners | Clubforce
Prizes
For both male and female categories, awards will be based on gun time for the top three finishers (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place).
Prizes for Male and Female Open winners: 1st £60, 2nd £40 and 3rd £30. Start time (whistle) to Finish mat applied (‘gun’ time)
Team prizes (Male and Female) – Top 4/club count - Lowest cumulative finish position.
Top Junior Male and Female (Under 18)
Age Category prizes (£25 each) - Male and Female (35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+). All Age Categories will be ‘chip’ time (Start mat to Finish mat)
Weather permitting a marquee will be used for the prize giving and light refreshments will be provided. All runners, spectators and organisers are welcome!
Route
Our Race Over the Glens 2024 10Km route was very successful, so this year we are using the same one. This will give the 2024 runners a chance to set a new PB and for the elite runners a chance to set a new course record. Check it out at: ROTG Route 2025 (Start = Green Dot / Finish Red Dot).
To give you an idea of the stunning scenery have a look at this aerial video of runners on the course on Youtube.
If you have questions, please contact us by e-mail - ballymenarunners@hotmail.com
Preparing for the Race
This is a technical and challenging trail race over 10 kilometres. Prior to the race, you should already be capable of comfortably running non-stop on the road for a minimum of 10km and be confident on technical terrain.
Training over the course
Training sessions will be held over the course. These are open to all runners and provide an opportunity to prepare for the race with trained mountain running leaders. Sessions will take place on Sunday mornings from November 17 2024. Further details will be shared through Ballymena Runners' social media platforms.
Car Share and Parking
We encourage runners, friends, and family to carpool to minimise the race’s carbon footprint.
We have been afforded additional parking places in ‘Parkmore Forest – Touring inTrees’. This is directly opposite Glenariff main entrance and a short walk to the start (10-15mins). The ‘Touring in Trees’ car park will be used along with the main forest car park. Car park marshals will direct you to an appropriate car park - race organisers kindly ask that runners cooperate with the car park marshals instructions.
Arrival time and Registration
Runners should arrive early to ensure they have time to collect race numbers and warm up.
Registration will open at 09:30 and close 30 minutes before the race starts. A registration date will be provide ahead of the race. This is provisionally set as Sunday 29 December 2024 - 12 noon to 4pm in Ballymena area (exact location to be confirmed).
Backup dates
In the event of poor weather, the race will be deferred to Sunday 26th January 2025, and a further back up date of Sunday 16th February 2025 has also been arranged. Runners will receive an email if the event is postponed and a notice will be issued on Ballymena Runners Website.
Race Over the Glens2025 – Charity
This year, our chosen charity is Brave Hearts NI selected by our headline sponsors JB Door Systems, in recognition of the support they provided to a colleague's daughter