NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 9th – 15th MARCH 2026

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If there’s one thing Irish runners know well, it’s that March weather rarely behaves itself. Back during this week in March 1979, the great John Treacy powered through mud, wind and cold to claim the World Cross Country title in Limerick, proving that Irish runners thrive in tough conditions. While this week in Belfast brought a typical mix of showers and blustery spells, the clouds cleared just in time for race night, giving runners a welcome stretch of dry roads. The improving …

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North Belfast Harriers Junior Report 23rd – 29th March 2026

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As we approach the end of March the weather shows no sign of settling, with torrential downpours of hail, sleet and driving rain accompanied with gale-force winds to remind us that winter still hasn’t gone away and spring is knocking on the door…..but has obviously forgotten its key. As we progress closer to track season, the weather conditions should return to “normal”. I mean, we can’t have track season in the rain…..can we? Belfast Primary Schools Cross Country Tuesday 24th March saw …

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NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 16-22nd MARCH 2026

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This week saw two of North Belfast Junior Harriers, Thomas Coy and Cormac Leheny, head to Wales with the Irish Team to compete in the SIAB Cross Country School Race in Wales. Making their way round a tough course the boys did amazing, Thomas coming 12th in 20:34 and Cormac 18th in 20:50. With the Irish Team placing second in the event. A massive congratulations to both what an achievement. Two great runners, role models and ambassadors for the North Belfast Harriers. …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Results: 16th -22nd March 2026

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SPAR Craic 10k, Belfast.On Tuesday morning, St Patrick’s Day, over five thousand runners will once again took to the streets of Belfast for the SPAR Craic 10k. Beginning at Belfast City Hall and finishing in the vibrant atmosphere of Ormeau Park, the SPAR Craic 10k has grown since 2015 into a firm favourite — as much a St Patrick’s Day tradition as a shamrock! As usual there were plenty of Harriers amongst the crowd of runners. 5 785 Conal McCambridge MO 0:32:32 …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 9-15 March 2026

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There were plenty of races and distances to choose from this week as the onset of spring continued to stretch the daylight hours and started to push up the temperatures. Queen’s 3k/5k (Wednesday 11th March) On a cool, dry, sometimes windy evening, the first race off was the 3k where 10 of the NBH juniors excelled (full details in the junior race report https://northbelfastharriers.com/2026/03/16/north-belfast-harriers-junior-report-9th-15th-march-2026/#more-20776) The next race was the 5k ‘Elite’ for athletes who could demonstrate a recent sub-20 minute 5k race …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd – 8th March 2024 

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd – 8th March 2024  As the the month of March opened, the days continued to show a stretch and the weather suggested that the dreary downpours of winter were about to diminish. Encourage by this, the members of North Belfast Harriers took to the outdoors with some fine performances in races, at distances from 5k to half marathon, as well as Parkruns at home and further afield.   Bundoran 10 Mile and 5km Races, Friday 6th March and Saturday 7th March  The Harriers were well represented at the annual “Bundoran 10” as well as the 5k race option on the Friday before the main …

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