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Queen’s ‘Round the River’ 5K

On Wednesday 2nd April Queens University held this popular fixture on NI race calendar which spans the Stranmillis and Annadale Embankments. Its flat and fast course attracts some of the…

Larne Half Marathon

24 Orangegrove Athletes attended popular local fixture, the Larne Half Marathon on Saturday 22nd March, and looking at how our club did, it’s striking how quick the average times are.…

Jimmy’s 10k Road Race

On Sunday 16th March the club managed to get 22 athletes out for NI race calendar mainstay, the Jimmy’s 10k in Downpatrick, making us one of the best represented clubs…

DUNE Half Marathon

On Sunday 16th March was the first event in the Pure Running Half Marathon Series. The second occasion of this race saw a reversal of the route, starting at Newry…

Run Forest Run Series – Rossmore 10k Trail Race

Sunday 2nd March – Rossmore Country Park, Monaghan Born 2 Run events have certain traits. Well marketed events with medals, shirts and sound systems with recent pop tunes. Adhering to…

Albertville 5 Mile Road Race

Saturday 1st March saw the start of the year’s road racing with the Albertville 5 mile. The course comprises several “figure of 8” laps through the fast, if not exactly…

Stormont XC

There was an end of season feel to this event on Saturday 22nd February, which was the last event of the NI XC League and the last racing event in…

Brooks Armagh International Road Race

4 OAC athletes made their way for this prestigious event in The Mall area of Armagh City. For the number of athletes and the high quality of the field they…

NIRunning 5 Mile Trail Race – Ballyboley Forest

On Sunday 16th February due to the reports of a few injuries only 3 Orangegrove Athletes risked the icy conditions of Co. Antrim for the inaugural NI Running 5 Mile…