North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd-8th November 2026 

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd-8th November 2026  As the relatively pleasant autumnal weather continued, many a runner was evident testing themselves against their peers at races in parks, roads and open spaces locally and further afield. As is often the case, there were some spectacular performances and wins along the way.  Conal McCambridge Lifts Gold Again in the Malcolm Cup Cross Country, at Ormeau Park, Belfast, Sunday 8th November.  Conal McCambridge led the Harriers and indeed the rest of the field home …

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NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 26 OCT – 1 NOV 2026

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What a difference a week makes! The Ulster Even XC was scheduled to take place last week but with Storm Boelo it was postponed to 1 November which brought sunshine and a very pleasant day. It wasn’t just the weather that was pleasing, there were many fantastic team and individual performances from many of our Junior members. Ulster Even XC – U10 Girls First up were the U10 Girls who ran 1K over the grassy course. For some, this was their first …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 26th Oct – 1st Nov 2026

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We were treated to another week of crunchy leaves and Autumnal hues, so some may be mistaken for thinking the yellow vests of Harriers would blend into the foliage, but instead we saw some stand-out performances over a variety of terrains. Let’s get stuck into the action… Born2Run Minnowburn 10k – Saturday 31st October The first race in the ever-popular Run Forest Run Winter Race Series kicked off this weekend in ideal conditions. The unique route starts and finishes at the legendary …

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NBH Race Report 19th –25th Oct 2026

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Storm Boelo left its mark on the racing scene this weekend with many races being cancelled or postponed. However, the Harriers put in many fine performances in the races that they managed to compete in. Fri 23rd Oct Enniskillen Spooktacular 5kmEnniskillen was transformed into a sea of spooky costumes on Friday night as over 1600 runners took to the streets for the annual Spooktacular 5K.Witches, skeletons, ghosts and other Halloween characters were among those taking part in the popular event, bringing colour …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 12th – 18th October 2026

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Galloper Thompson 5K The Galloper Thompson 5k is a Halloween-themed road race organised by North Belfast Harriers, which took place on Friday evening, starting and finishing at Grove Park on Jellicoe Avenue in North Belfast. The race is named after Gordon “Galloper” Thompson, the legendary headless horseman said to haunt the streets around Jennymount, where his grand Tudor-style mansion once stood close to the old Jennymount Mill. The course runs through the streets of North Belfast surrounding Grove Park, the area most …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 5th-11th October 2026

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Mourne Skyline 2026 Sat 10th October The Skyline was one of three prestigious races held in the Mournes on Saturday attracting runners from all over the UK and Ireland. In the Skyline the runners negotiated a spectacular course of 22 miles with 8,900 feet of climbing, traversing Bearnagh, Meelmore, Fofanny Dam, Loughshannagh, Meelbeg, Slievenaglogh, Commedagh and Donard. Conor Doris represented the harriers, finishing in overall 15th place and 3rd in the M45-49 age group. Comber Cup / McKeag Cup Sun 11th October …

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