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 Race Report 6th –12th April 2024 

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 6th –12th April 2024  As Easter week opened many a member of North Belfast Harriers laced their running shoes for races and runs at a variety of traditional and sometimes not so traditional venues, as well as Parkruns locally and further afield. As always, there were some superb results and podium places for many of those involved.  Emily Haggard Kearney Crowned Irish Champion in the 10k in Dublin,  Sunday 12th April.  Emily Haggard Kearney won the Irish Championship 10k in style at Phoenix Park on Sunday, finishing the race in 33 min: 25 secs, …

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North Belfast Harriers Junior Run Report: 6th to 12th April 2026

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The legendary WBPH-TV9 weatherman, Phil Connors, once predicted while preparing for a live outside broadcast in Punxsutawney, Pennslyvania: “Its going to be cold, its going to be grey, and its going to last for the rest of your life” For those of you who were at the Mary Peters Track last Thursday evening for the opening night of the Super 6 Track & Field, that forecast may well ring true. Track season in the bitter cold instead of mild sunny weather….someone please …

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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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