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 27TH APRIL-3RD MAY 2026

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As April draws to a close and the brighter days of spring give way to the promise of summer, it has been a particularly busy and exciting week for the young athletes of North Belfast Harriers. Under clear blue skies on a beautiful Tuesday morning, the action came thick and fast with both the Primary Schools Cross Country and the District B Track and Field Championships taking place, offering our junior stags a fantastic opportunity to showcase their talent, determination and ever-improving …

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NBH Race Report, 27th Apr – 3rd May 2026

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The big ticket item this week was the Belfast City Marathon which brought the city alive with athletes from near and far. . Sun 3rd May 2026: Belfast City Marathon Over 5000 athletes took part in the annual Belfast City Marathon which took runners around each part of the city. At every point runners were treated to tremendous support, not least at the Waterworks which is our home turf. They were joined by 48 Harriers who took on the grueling 26.2 mile …

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NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 20-26TH APRIL 2026

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This week brought us some great weather along with some great results for our junior runners. Many of our runners will be taking part in the schools’ districts and Belfast primary school XC final this week, so we wish them the best of luck. London Mini Marathon The highlight of the week was the London Mini Marathon where six of our superstars represented their schools and Northern Ireland in the 2.6K race finishing at the Mall, just outside of Buckingham Palace. They …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Results 20th -26th April 2026

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Broadbridge 5k, Eglinton On Wednesday evening, City of Derry Spartans hosted the relocated Bay 5k road race. A flat, fast course was taken on by almost 150 runners with North Belfast represented by:Philip Goss 16:07Nuala Muldoon 21:11 Hill & Dale Race 2: Tollymore Thursday evening in the hills saw 500 runners descend on Tollymore Forest Park for four miles of fast trail running with several steep climbs and downhill running in the sunshine.Conor Doris M45 M 32:32.8Simon Reeve M50 M 38:03.3 photographs …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 13-19 April 2026

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Tue 14th Ballymena Belles Ladies 5 Mile Race The club was well represented by the 28 ladies who travelled to Galgorm for this popular ladies only race. This year there were 380 finishers, with Emily McRitchie taking a fine 2nd place overall (and breaking the old course record in the process). Congratulations also to Sarah-Jane McFadden the winner of the F40-44 category and to Carol Clarke, runner up in the F60-64 category. Full results were: Posn Athlete Cat Cat Posn Time 2 …

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NORTH BELFAST HARRIERS JUNIOR REPORT 13th – 19th April 2026

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There is only one place to start this weeks report, and its not on a wet and windy track or muddy field, but in the refined glamour found at Belfast City Hall on Friday night where the leading athletes, teams, coaches and volunteers assembled for this years GolfNow Belfast Sports Awards. The awards ceremony is part of Belfast’s European City of Sports 2026 celebrations, recognising the dedication and talent at all levels in all sports.  And in the category of Junior Team …

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