Issac Mooney 1st place in the U15 3000m Long before there were spikes or starting whistles, Armagh was already a place of racing legend. Ard Mhacha takes its name from Macha, who, the old story goes, was made to race the King of Ulster’s horses at Emain Macha and she beat every one of them to the line. So there was something fitting about the cross country season getting under way on Sunday in the Palace Grounds, just a stone’s throw from …
It has been another busy week for North Belfast Harriers, with members competing across a wide range of events, from local road races and cross-country fixtures to the Central European Marathons. Congratulations to everyone who took part and represented the club so well. Sat 26th Sept 2026 Annaghmore Running FestivalCentred around the Co Armagh village of Annaghmore, this event incorporated several races – 18 mile, Half Marathon, 10km and a one mile fun run. Five Harriers made the journey to take part …
It’s been a quiet week on the results front for our Juniors, but rest assured they’ve been hard at work, following their coaches’ plans and building towards the cross country season ahead. The first event on the calendar is the TJ McElmeel in Armagh this Sunday, which welcomes runners of all ages, including our very youngest in the U9 range. Other than Parkruns, there was one event which is definitely worth mentioning. Griffith Mile – Dublin Our own Cassie Curran took part …
As Autumn approaches, Harriers were all over Europe this week, with enthusiasm for racing the half marathon distance especially! Belfast City Half Marathon – Sunday 20th September Over 7,000 people nabbed the hottest ticket in town and took part in the annual Belfast City Half Marathon on a sunny Sunday morning. This year, the organisers shook up the route, offering a new experience to all involved. Starting on Ormeau Embankment, runners were tested with an early incline before heading down the Lagan …
Welcome to this week’s junior run report and the first of the 2026/27 running season! As the summer sun begins to dip and the morning air turns crisp, we find ourselves standing at the starting line of an exciting racing season. Oscar Wilde once wrote, “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”…So Autumn has officially begun, and with the changing leaves comes a brand-new season of running. This is the time of year when our young athletes truly shine. We are …
European Masters Mountain Championships, Romania Congratulations to Philip Goss who finished a brilliant 3rd place in the M40 category on Sunday in the 12k Up & Down event with 400m elevation. Philip ran 49:32 in a very competitive field. 26extreme Causeway Coast Events The Basalt Breaks Giants Causeway Coast Marathon, launched in 2010, is one of Ireland’s premier off-road trail running events. The race draws participants from Ireland, the UK, and beyond, offering the chance to experience the stunning North Coast of …