Archive for 'Race reports'

Hill and Dale Series

On the first Hill and Dale there were 5 OAC – How bad can it be its Castlewellan Forest Park??!!…..and so it began….each one stepping up the ante for the…

Ards Half Marathon

As in previous years this was classed as the NI Half Marathon Championship event. Consequently, the standard of competition was pretty high with many of the best local runners present…

Between the Bridges 5k

On 21st June part of the Westlink was closed for the Between the Bridges 5k starting at the Park centre in West Belfast before heading towards the centre and back.…

Lisburn 10k & Half Marathon

Very warm conditions with temperatures approaching the high 20’s didn’t dampen the turnout for these events in Lisburn City, and there was still a reasonable turnout from the club for…

Stunnerz in Runnerz

It didn’t take much deliberation to shortlist which Orangegrove stunners would represent the club at the third annual Stunnerz in Runnerz event held by Sperrin Harriers in Magherafelt. The route…

EAH Trail Series Race 3 – Tardree Forest

We have been keen followers of the East Antrim series of forest races so far. This one in Tardree Forest near Antrim was relatively hilly and short at 3.3 miles.…

Mourne Way Series

There was something for everyone at this series of multi-terrain events situated between the towns of Newcastle and Rostrevor. OAC managed to cover all 5 running events on the day,…

Newry City Marathon

May 25th 2014 There were dramatic changes to the routes of both the Marathon and Half Marathon routes this year from previously.  Both routes changed from using the northern towpaths…

Belfast One World Run

Sunday 18th May 2014 The One World Run has developed into something of a tradition for OAC. Gary Keenan has had a long involvement with it and there has been…