Maurice Palmer 
As the year draws to a close, North Belfast Harriers can look back over a very successful year. So a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members. & & Sun 21st Dec 2025: Drogheda 5k Hosted by Drogheda & District A.C., this 5k race started in the Lourdes Stadium and followed an out and back course along the Ballymakenny Road. It was a very worthwhile journey for Niall Armstrong and Paul Blaney. Niall ran a …
A varied selection this week for the Harriers, from walking and ultra marathons to helping to celebrate Poland’s independence. . Sat 8th Nov: Cardiff Cross Challenge 2025 Llandaff Fields, just north of the city was the venue for the Cardiff Cross Challenge 2025 where Chris Fielding and Connor McCann represented the Club over the 9600m course in preparation for the Irish Nationals. . Pos Bib Name Surname Time 45 51 Chris Fielding 00:31:39 75 95 Connor McCann 00:35:10 . . . Sat …
Marathons dominate the scene this week with events taking place in Dublin and Frankfurt with a half marathon in Valencia. There was some local XC thrown in for good measure. * * Fri 24th Oct: Enniskillen SpooktacularConan McCaughey won the Enniskillen Spooktacular 5k on Friday with a time of 15:12, with Colin McDowell placing 2nd M50 in 18th place with a time of 17:59. . . . Sun 26th Oct: Bobby Rea Memorial Cross Country 2025The Bobby Rea Memorial Cross Country held …
It’s official. North Belfast Harriers is pleased to announce the inaugural Galloper Thompson 5k race. Named after Galloper Thompson, the infamous headless horseman of North Belfast, was once a feared figure said to ride through Jennymount on stormy nights, striking terror into anyone caught outdoors after dark. For years, his ghostly presence faded into nothing more than a fireside tale, a warning whispered to children. But now, rumours stir again, some swear they saw him only today, thundering past on his …
No rest for the Harriers this week as the height of the Summer means mid-week races to keep them busy!Stags picked up gold and silver medals on track and trail while the ladies excelled at this week’s parkruns.Another successful week! . Tues 22nd July: Portaferry 10 milePortaferry turned festive for the annual Portaferry Gala Festival of which the 10 mile race is an integral part. Eight Harriers journeyed to the town to participate in the race which took runners around the base …
. More medals for the Harriers again this week in events ranging from 800m on the track to Shot Putt in the field. A very talented bunch! . Wed 18th June 2025: Lisburn 10k and Half MarathonAs expected, the weather was its usual warm self for these two popular races in Lisburn. Seventeen Harriers lined up with over 1400 others for both the 10k and Half Marathon races and despite the conditions, put in impressive performances. . Half Marathon …