Race over the Glens 2025
Entries for the Race Over the Glen 2025 are now 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.
Early Bird Race Entries
Runners can avail of 10% off until the end of September 2024 using ‘EARLYBIRD1’. Enter at Ballymena Runners | Clubforce
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 – Chip Time on all prizes
Prizes for Male and Female Open winners: 1st £60, 2nd £40 and 3rd £30
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+).
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. Check it out at: ROTG Route 2025 (Start = Green Dot / Finish Red Dot).
If you have questions, please contact us by e-mail - ballymenarunners@hotmail.com
Preparing for the Race
This a technical and challenging trail race over 10km. 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
There will be a number of training sessions held over the course in late November/early December. Please keep an eye on our social media platforms for further details.
Car Share and Parking
We encourage runners, friends and family to car share to minimise the races 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.
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
Our chosen charity this year is Brave Hearts NI who have been selected by our headline sponsors JB Door Systems, following support provided to one of their colleagues daughter.