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 Run Report 29th March –  5th April 2026

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A very Happy Easter to our Mini Stags, who we hope are all enjoying the Easter hols and taking the opportunity to eat lots and lots of chocolate, as well as enjoying a bit of well earned rest.  Fair play to those of you who still managed to squeeze in a holiday Parkrun and an even bigger shout out to those of you who secured PBs, including Cormac and Mason, who ran seriously fast times in their respective Parkruns and came in …

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North Belfast Harriers Report 30th March – 5th April 2026

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As the Easter bank holiday weekend approached, Harriers felt in the mood for coastal challenges, indoor track racing and Parkruns in far-reaching locations. Let’s hop into the action. European Masters Indoor Athletics Championships Four Harriers journeyed to Toruń, Poland to compete with the best in Europe in their respective age categories across a range of races surrounding the main indoor championships. David Clarke competed across three distances, and paved the path of success with impressive podium finishes in all three! He clinched …

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NBH Race Report, 23rd – 29th Mar 2026

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. A busy week for races this week, although the weather could have been kinder to our runners. Still, it didn’t stop them winning medals. . 27th Mar – 2nd Apr 2026: European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships Three Harriers travelled to Torun, Poland to represent the Club in the European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships. Davy Clarke, representing Great Britain, lifted gold, running 3000m in an incredible 10:30.78. Meanwhile, Joe Gallaher representing Ireland, took part in the team 5k race in the M65 …

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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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