North Belfast Harriers

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 10th-16th August 2026

August 16, 2026 by Fionnuala O'Hare

Athletics fever was in the air this week with impressive results at the European Athletics Championships, but remarkable displays of athleticism were shown closer to home by club members who sped around tracks, navigated up and down country roads and enjoyed the fun of Parkrun. Mallusk 5 Mile Road Race – Friday 14th August Hosted by Mallusk Harriers, this 5-mile, hilly race is a favourite on the calendar for many, and this year was no different with 35 club members conquering the …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 3rd – 9th August 2026

August 9, 2026 by Simon

Trafford AC Grand Prix Tuesday night saw two great performances on the track. Andrew Milligan clocked a superb 1:49:46 over 800m to be the second North Belfast Harrier in history to break the 1:50:00 barrier. Andrew Thompson also recorded an impressive 1:50:62 over the 800m. Carlingford 5k On Friday evening there was a brilliant night of racing in Carlingford with some brilliant performances from the Stags, including multiple age group victories across the field. 76 Brandon MCMINN#201 00:17:34 00:17:35 M MS North …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 27th July – 2nd August

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Greg McClure

Ardglass 5k/10k (Wed 29th July) Conditions were good for running on Wednesday evening at the undulating Ardglass 5k/10k races which were organised as part of the Ardglass Festival. A few stags made the trip and their results were: Ardglass 5k Pos Athlete Cat Time 6 Mark Smith M 0:17:58 16 Nuala Muldoon F 0:22:21 129 Aisling Doherty F 0:35:50 Ardglass 10k Pos Athlete Cat Time 31 Martin Doherty M 0:45:58 113 Colm Smyth M 1:06:07 Run the Trails Mount Stewart 5k/10k (Sat …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 20th – 26th July 2026

July 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Joe Gallagher

The summer heatwave of recent days may have diminished as the week progressed, however the members of North Belfast Harriers continued to turn up the temperature on the roads and parks, locally and further afield, with some impressive race performances, over distances from 5k to ultra marathons. Portaferry 10 Mile Race, Tuesday 21st July On Tuesday evening Mark Smith and Nuala Muldoon made their way to Portaferry to take part in the annual 10 Mile Race that accompanies the community festival. Mark ran a great race, finishing in 1 hour: 00 min: 20 sec, first in his …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 13th-19th July 2026

July 20, 2026July 19, 2026 by Fionnuala O'Hare

This week saw more days of warmth and sunshine which Harriers could enjoy or endure depending on their perspective, and came to a relaxed end for those who enjoyed time in the clubhouse together for a chinwag and a cuppa. Portsmouth 5000 – Saturday 18th July Matthew Carleton took to the track at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth to take on the 5000m distance. The event’s aim was “bringing the energy of London’s big PB festivals to the South Coast”. Matthew channeled …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 6th-12th July 2026

July 14, 2026 by Greg McClure

Sunscreen on and well hydrated the athletes of NBH found a few interesting races to enjoy this week. Herculis 1000m (Monaco Diamond League): Friday 10th July Conor Curran took a fine runners up spot in the Herculis Vet50 1000m race which was staged as part of the Monaco Diamond League in a time of 2:50.3. (Completing a family double, daughter Cassie won the U16 Girls race, full details in this week’s junior report). Tracton AC 4 Mile Road Race 2026 (Friday 10th …