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 8-14TH JUNE 2027

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It was a quieter week on the racing front for our juniors, with some of our members busy representing their schools at Sports Day events. We did, however, have one young athlete take on the challenge of a mountain run – representing Northern Ireland, while several others were in action at local Parkruns. As always, our juniors gave their best effort, and it was great to see some new personal bests being achieved along the way. Well done to everyone who got …

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North Belfast Harriers Run Report: 8th-14th June 2026

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Dromara 5k – Wednesday 10th June Hosted by Dromore AC & Dromara Community Group as a Cancer Research fundraiser, this midweek fixture was a challenge for all participants as they conquered the undulating roads around Dromara. Conor Fegan took on the challenge placing an impressive 7th place in 18:14. Dromara 5k start line. Photo courtesy of Dromore AC Facebook Loughshannagh Hill & Dale Race 8 – Thursday 11th June Conor Doris continued his great form in the Hill & Dale race series …

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North Belfast Harriers Junior Report 1st – 7th June 2026

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Whilst the worlds elite athletes convened in Stockholm over the weekend for the latest round of the Diamond League (with our very own 4 minute miler watching on – hope the suncream worked Seamus !) our own junior track stars headed down to the Mary Peters stadium to compete in the Ulster Track & Field U14-U20 Championships.  This event is the highlight of the club season in the province, with a top four finish ensuring qualification for the All Ireland Championships held …

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NBH Race Report, 1st – 7th June 2026

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A busy week as the Harriers took advantage of the “Summer” weather to get out and about and win medals. . Wed 3rd June 2026: Craigavon LakesThis series of races started from South Lake Leisure Centre and followed a flat, scenic loop around the idyllic Craigavon Lakes. Athletes could choose from 5k of 10k. Conor Magill and Louise Smith took on the 10k.  The results were: . Pos Bib Fisrt Last Gen. Finish Chip Lap1 Lap2 3 32 Conor Magill Male 34:57 …

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North Belfast Harriers Junior Run Report: 25th to 31st May 2026

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Welcome to this week’s race report with lots happening over recent days. This weekend, several of our young athletes faced fierce competition down in Tullamore County Offaly – an area famous for its hurling, horse racing and whiskey but at the weekend it was all about the infamous track with the one hedge in Ireland nobody would want to have to trim! Like the iconic film Rocky, where the ultimate victory lies in outlasting the struggle rather than just winning the belt, …

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North Belfast Harriers Report 25th – 31st May 2026

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On Thursday, the FTD brothers completed their final marathon in Dublin as part of their challenge to run 33 marathons in 33 days, covering every county in Ireland. There were emotional scenes at Merrion Square, where family, friends and strangers came in droves to show support. They also got to meet Margaret Stephens and Catherine Seawright! Jordan and Cian Adams, known online as the FTD Brothers, have been running every day over the last month to raise awareness and funds for dementia …

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