North Belfast Harriers Run Report: 8th-14th June 2026

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Dromara 5k – Wednesday 10th June

Hosted by Dromore AC & Dromara Community Group as a Cancer Research fundraiser, this midweek fixture was a challenge for all participants as they conquered the undulating roads around Dromara. Conor Fegan took on the challenge placing an impressive 7th place in 18:14.

Dromara 5k start line. Photo courtesy of Dromore AC Facebook

Loughshannagh Hill & Dale Race 8 – Thursday 11th June

Conor Doris continued his great form in the Hill & Dale race series this week, tackling what is considered the hardest test in the series. The route was a full-blown mountain affair taking in Carn, Doan, Loughshannagh and Ott resulting in over 800m elevation over an 8km distance. The recent damp weather also added to the difficulty, as marshy fields and slick, rocky sections had to be navigated with skill and patience. Conor claimed 12th place overall in a time of 49:54.9. Well done, Conor!

Conor Doris pictured. Photo courtesy of Richard Cowan

Co Down 5k – Friday 12th June

On the 10th anniversary of this ever-popular, non-profit race, Conor Fegan and Nicky Hagan journeyed to the town of Downpatrick to test their mettle over the 5k distance on this extremely flat and fast seven and a half lap course. This uniquely organised event allows participants to run at their chosen pace, as four race options are proposed with various finishing time brackets on offer.

Taking on his second 5k race in the space of three days, Conor Fegan was the first Harrier to cross the line as he finished in a swift 17:39, with Nicky Hagan displaying a strong performance to finish in 22:57.

Photos courtesy of Matt Bz photography (L) & Gareth Sharvin (R)

NI and Ulster Senior Track and Field Championships – Saturday 13th June

On a sunny afternoon at Mary Peter’s Track, quality track racing was on display as club athletes toed the line against each other over a variety of distances, with Commonwealth Games selection places up for grabs.

In a highly anticipated men’s 800m, Andrew Thompson finished in a marginal 2nd place behind Nick Griggs in a superb time of 1.52.41.

Other results are as follows:

Men’s 1500m

NameTime
Niall Armstrong4:36.96

Women’s 5000m

NameTime
Holly Collins19.41.29 – 3rd place

Men’s 5000m

NameTime
John Black15.47.11
Mark Cornett15.53.44
Connor Magill17.03.37

Andrew Thompson pictured, photo courtesy of Pauric Kelly

Holly Collins on the podium, photo courtesy of Ballymena Runners AC Facebook

Glenmore Challenge Running Festival – Saturday 13th June

Organised by Glenmore AC, this festival “includes a distance for everyone”, as competitors chose from 5km, 10km, 10 miles, Half Marathon or a full Marathon distance. All races took in the stunning, unspoiled valley of Glenmore, nestled in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula.

At the shorter end of the scale, three Harriers took part in the 5km race, with Paul Blaney the quickest of the bunch placing 4th in a time of 16:53, followed by Ciaran Kavanagh in 19:08 and Joe Gallagher in 20:20.

At the other extreme lied Sandy Carr, who was provided with breathtaking views overlooking Omeath, Carlingford Lough and the magnificent Mourne Mountains as she completed the full marathon distance in a brilliant time of 4:13:49.

Joe Gallagher at Glenmore 5km. Photo courtesy of Joe Gallagher

The London 5000 – Saturday 13th June

Held at Parliment Hill Fields Athletics Track in London, this event brings together elite athletes across the country to compete side-by-side over the 5000m distance. Among them was Emily Haggard-Kearney, who battled hard to finish a strong 7th position in a rapid time of 16:03.11.

Mo Chara 5k Gin Run – Saturday 13th June

This annual event, hosted by Old Carrick Mill Distillery and Mo Chara Irish Spirits, is based in the historical town of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The event celebrates International World Gin Day, gifting finishers Mo Chara gin samples to celebrate their running accomplishment.

Colin McDowell got in the spirit of the day and was the sole representative from the club among almost 1000 runners, finishing superbly in 8th place and clocking a time of 18:50.

Parkrun

This week 110 Harriers made their way to Parkrun destinations of their choosing, with some going the extra mile (or thousands of miles) to enjoy some Parkrun tourism in Finland, Germany and South Africa! A volunteer shout-out to Philomena Donaldson who completed her 200th volunteer role this weekend – the volunteers are truly the backbone of the Parkrun community.

Jason Reid pictured at Paarl Parkrun in South Africa

Philomena Donaldson pictured celebrating her milestone with cake at Waterworks Parkrun

Congratulations to the PB achievers this week: Thomas Weiniger, Sophia Kielty, Alison Dickson, Hollie Brennan, Michael Lamont, Catriona Bradford-McKeown, Marcel Corry

Waterworks Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
1Andrew GIBSON18:001st Male 
2Shane GREENE19:122nd Male
7Paul MCALLISTER20:08 
9Fionnuala O’HARE20:231st Female
10Thomas WEINIGER20:32New PB!
12Dara CASSIDY21:14 
18Tom MCLOUGHLIN21:27 
22Oisin CALDWELL21:47 
25Dermot COY22:03 
27Simon REEVE22:09 
38Seamus LEHENY22:37 
50Frank HUGHES23:21 
53Sophia KIELTY23:31New PB!
57Frances MCMULLAN23:37 
59Greg MCCLURE23:49 
71Donal SHERIDAN24:40 
75Ciaran BEATTIE25:00 
76Conor HENRY25:01 
77Vincent BRADLEY25:02 
81Thomas MCLAUGHLIN25:08 
82Orán STEELE25:13 
89Eimear COY25:35 
97Stephanie COY26:00 
102Mark BROOKS26:11 
104Ian BRENNAN26:13 
107Emmett SULLIVAN26:20 
110Gillian RODEN26:23 
116Tony REID26:47 
129Ruby Mae MCLAUGHLIN27:44 
130Georgia OSHAUGHNESSY27:44 
132Matt SHIELDS27:46 
136Catherine SEAWRIGHT27:48 
143Patrick HAMILL28:06 
144Clare O’SHAUGHNESSY28:12 
156Liam SMYTH28:50 
172Heather GRIFFITHS29:52 
176Rachel AICKEN29:56 
209Joanne BOAL31:18 
219Grainne STEPHENS31:39 
228Leah LAMONT32:18 
229David WAUGH32:19 
234Paul MC CUSKER32:39 
238Matthew PURVIS32:47 
239Margaret STEPHENS32:51 
245Lyle CARLETON33:23 
252Lindsay BELL33:37 
258Philomena DONALDSON33:41 
279Alison DICKSON35:43New PB!
283Nola JAMIESON36:03 
285Jennifer GOODFELLOW36:08 
289Bernadette DUFFY36:50 
290Orlaith DUFFY36:50 
302Aimee CURRAN40:49 
303Martin MCLARNON40:50 
305Denise FUENZALIDA40:54 
308Katie KIELTY41:51 
310Denis LOUGHRAN43:32 
311Kathleen MONTGOMERY43:33 
319Jack CARBERRY45:30 
322Catherine CARLETON45:46 
323Paula O’REILLY45:47 
334Michelle HARKLEY59:12 

Orangefield Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
9Laurence JOHNSTON20:51 
135Fergus JAMISON31:34 
141James TRAINOR32:41 

Paarl Parkrun

Paarl parkrun  
PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
110Jason REID32:36 

Ormeau Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
480Stella HARRISON34:02 
527Mannix MCALISTER35:53 
528Malachy MCKENNA35:53 

Falcarragh Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
2John Gerard MURPHY21:132nd Male

Paisley Park Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
25Thomas MCKINSTRY28:50 
32Lynn MURRAY33:36 

Belfast Victoria Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
20Martin REA19:03 
193Paul WILLIAMS25:46 
315Sean MCSHANE29:35 
316Kerry MCSHANE29:38 
410Laurice FALSIS-MARSDEN36:15 
425Hollie BRENNAN37:43New PB!

Sixmilewater Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
1Michael LAMONT17:191st Male & New PB!
2Robbie GOULD18:172nd Male
17Rory KANE21:16 
25Mason MERCER21:52 

Queen’s Parkrun, Belfast

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
160John LAVERY33:58 
203Paul LAVERY50:16 

Whiteley Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
29Matthew CARLETON21:22 

Ecos Parkrun, Ballymena

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
21Ray CAMERON21:23 
75Brian STEWART24:30 

Valley Parkrun, Newtownabbey

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
41John CASEY26:50 
52Peter DOLAN28:16 
74David JOHNSTON30:22 

Larne Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
11Erin BEATTIE22:471st Female
65Greg LAVERY40:41 

Pokkinen Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
22Estelle LOWRY26:58 

Waterstown Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
17Philip MCILWRATH27:54 
63Rosy RYAN52:41 

Falls Parkrun, Belfast

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
18Kevin MCCANN26:10 
19Catriona BRADFORD-MCKEOWN26:173rd Female & New PB!

Clapham Common Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
19Andrew NEWELL18:56 

Newry Greenway Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
97Maurice PALMER29:48 
113Evelyn PALMER31:30 
116Cathy SCULLION32:04 

Belvoir Forest Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
2Marcel CORRY18:482nd Male & New PB!

Riverside Parkrun, Ballymoney

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
73Ita WEIR33:51 

Carrickfergus Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
1Brandon MCMINN18:171st Male
2David FOSTER18:182nd Male

The Fisherman‘s Walk Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
16Alina BISKUPSKA24:033rd Female

Riemer Parkrun

PositionParkrunnerTimeNotes
110Glenn BEATTIE01:02:50