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The fifth Annual May Fair 10k & 5k Races are being run this Saturday (25/5).  And in advance, County Antrim Harriers, would like thank our fellow Ballyclarians for their patience, understanding and great support!

As in previous years, we will be putting up ‘Caution Runners’ signs on the course; and this year (as per PSNI and DFI direction), from 10.00-11.30, there will be temporary road closures along the routes. These roads will be signed, and marshalled – your cooperation, in keeping the runners safe, would be very much appreciated.

The races start and finish at the Rugby Club. Both start at 10am, and both go along the Doagh Road towards Ballyclare but at The Square, the 5k racers head down the Main Street, through the Park & head back via Ollardale.

The 10k heads up the Rashee Road, along the Cogry and Rectory Roads, through Doagh and back to Ballyclare via the Doagh Road.

It’s going to be a fantastic day – there are a record 500 pre-entries and we are expecting many race-day entries too ….. Ballyclare does enthusiastic local support really well, and is much appreciated by the runners. Please help make this Race Day the best yet!

County Antrim Harriers were out in force for the history making 38th Deep River Rock Belfast Marathon. With race day being a Sunday for the first time, a new race start from Stormont, a changed route which took in all parts of the city, a record breaking number of competitors, perfect weather conditions, and enthusiastic Club support and smiles around the course, expectations were high. Nineteen Harriers toed the line for the full (plus a little extra due to a slight error) distance – including a running / dancing Louise Smart dressed as Elvis; and Martina Toal dressed as a Minion; there were three Club Relay Teams; and eleven other members taking part in work or charity Relay Teams.

Everyone produced magnificent performances and their results are a testament to their fastidious training and hard work. Congratulations to Graeme O’Hara, Sarah Kinnear, Gordy Brown and Mandy Yau-Wilson on their well-deserved PBs . Special mention also to Sharon Kerr, Anouska Holend, Louise McAllister, Chris Dickey, Robin Wilson, and Simon Lloyd on their inspirational marathon debuts.

The Clubs Relay Teams, “Pete, The Tri-Athlete & The Tri Hards”, the aptly named “Where’s The Finish Line?”; and “The Alpbach Aftershocks” also buoyed by the along-course Club support produced similarly gutsy results.

Everyone agreed, it was another great Club day out!

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On Sunday (28th April), six County Antrim Harriers along with over 56,000 other runners took to the streets of London for the prestigious Virgin Money London Marathon. All the Harriers gave outstanding performances over the iconic 26.2 miles.

First Harrier home was on-form Chris Hopkins cruising across the line in a superb 2:55:14; he was followed by an ecstatic Natasha Henderson, in 3:23:29, to reset the Club’s Ladies Record once again.  Also reaping the results of their hard work, were Simon McDowell (3:30:51 PB); Thomas Waterfield (3:33:38); Alexandra McLaughlin (3:48:09); and Suzanne Kennedy, running her second marathon of the month (4:12:40).  Very well done all.

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