North Belfast Harriers

NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 26 JANUARY-1 FEBRUARY 2026

February 2, 2026 by Dermot Coy

As a very wet and gloomy January came to a close, we can reflect back on a much quieter week. The Cross Country Schools Districts were cancelled due to a weather warning on Tuesday which left Ormeau Park flooded. They have been rescheduled to Tuesday 3 February, but the course will still be very wet and muddy. Good luck to all of our juniors running for their schools. Jordanstown – NI Athletics Jumps and Throws Event Congratulations to Erin O’Regan who was …

North Belfast Harriers Run Report: 26th Jan – 1st Feb 2026

February 1, 2026 by Fionnuala O'Hare

The Winter winds and rainy conditions thoroughly tested the determination of runners this week, however some hearty Harriers were not deterred in their pursuit to train and race. Race locations ranged from indoor tracks to country roads, and from mucky pitches to the streets of Dubai – what a great variety on display! Track and Field Live, Indoor Mile – Wednesday 28th January Conor Curran continued his fine form this season as he smashed the Northern Ireland and Ulster M50 indoor mile …

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 19th-25th January 2026

January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Joe Gallagher

As the wet winter weather continued to set challenges for sporting activities, the Harriers were not deterred in showing their love for running and achieved outstanding success, particularly at the Athletics NI and Ulster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Races in Lurgan on Saturday. It’s a Stunning Saturday as North Belfast Harriers Sweep to Victory Across the Board at the Northern Ireland and Ulster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Championships, Lurgan Park, 24th January North Belfast Harriers were outstanding in the Athletics NI and Ulster Cross Country at Lurgan Park on Saturday, being crowned overall champions in …

North Belfast Harriers Junior Run Report: 19th – 25th January 2026

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Seamus Leheny

This report writers last contribution was covering the Uneven Nationals in Dublin back in December so pleased to say this week’s report is slightly lighter! Lots of positive news this week and no better to start with news that Holly Collins has been selected for the NI & Ulster XC team to compete at the Home Counties & Celtic International XC in London on 7th February! Great to see another Junior rising through the ranks and racing internationally, a great example to …

NBH Race Report, 12th – 18th Jan 2026

January 19, 2026 by Maurice Palmer

Not many races this week, probably because training for the 2026 Belfast City marathon has started in earnest, but some Harriers took time out to grab a race medal. Sat 17th Jan 2026: Owenbeg XC Joe Gallagher made his way to the Owenbeg Centre of Excellence, located near Dungiven, for the inaugural staging of Springwell Running Club’s Cross Country Meet. Running in the Over 60s Men’s Race, over a distance of around 6.2km, Joe finished second in 29min: 03sec. Springwell Running Club, …

North Belfast Harriers Junior Run Report 11th – 18th January 2026

January 18, 2026 by Clare Curran

After the hectic nature of last week’s cross country activities, this week was a quiet one in terms of races but never fear, we always have the usual Parkrun events to report on and will take this opportunity to remind you about some forthcoming events, to which we can all look forward. The cover photo is a reminder of the fabulous turn out we had at our own Laganside event last September and serves as a rally cry to you all to …