Joe Gallagher

The week after Easter proved busy for runners from North Belfast Harriers, and as usual there were some great performances and podium places in road races in Ireland and in Europe. Even the blustery conditions that accompanied Storm Kathleen did not detract from the excitement of the racing. Podium Places for Eliosa Crawford, Nat Glenn and Fionnuala O’Hare at the Whitehead 5 Mile Race, Monday 1st April  The annual Easter Monday 5 Mile Road Race celebrated its 100th year on 1st April, and …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 26th February – 3rd March 2024  Shane’s Castle, Atlas Running Half Marathon and Marathon, Saturday 2nd March  It was gold for Michael Lamont in the half marathon on Saturday at Shane’s Castle! Michael Lamont, Zac Wilson and Sandy Carr were the representatives of North Belfast Harriers, competing at this meet staged by Atlas Running. All three ran well in their respective races, with Sandy finishing in 23rd place overall in the marathon, Michael finishing 1st and Zac finishing …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 22nd-28th January 2024  As January drew to a close, members of North Belfast Harriers demonstrated their intent for 2024 with some impressive running performances on the road, on cross country and at Parkruns, with both the men and women picking up silverware in the process. North Belfast Harriers Storm to Success at a Blustery Billy Neill Park, for the N Ireland and Ulster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country, on Sunday 28th January  North Belfast Harriers stormed to …

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Photo: J Gallagher North Belfast Harriers Race Report 18th-24th December 2024  In the mouth of Christmas, with many a runner, both young and old preparing for the festive weekend, not unsurprisingly the opportunities for racing were sparce. Nonetheless undeterred, members of North Belfast Harriers turned out in numbers, at local Parkruns and some venues further afield. Many participants were resplendent (if that’s the correct description) in festive attire, perhaps in dress rehearsal for the subsequent Parkrun on Christmas Day.   As ever, Saturday’s …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 13th-19th November 2023  As the blustery late autumnal weather chilled many who ventured outside, and the days grew shorter, members of North Belfast Harriers continued to show their love of running, by taking part in torchlit runs and cross country races, producing some superb performances, and also supporting their weekly ParkRuns.  Run in the Dark 5k and 10k, Wednesday 15th November  On Wednesday evening there was a good turnout of Harriers to participate in the 5k and 10k “Run …

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Following on from a busy early autumn schedule of races, the past week was much quieter for members of North Belfast Harriers. However cross country races in Lurgan and Dublin, as well as 5k ParkRuns in locations as diverse as Ireland, England, Toronto and Munich kept the runners active.  John Black takes Silver at the Spadetown Cup in Lurgan, Saturday 14th October  John Black was on the podium with silver in the inaugural staging of the Spadetown Cross Country Race, whilst Colin …

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