Archive for 'Race reports'

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…

Sperrin Harriers Winter League Round 4 – An Creggan

On Saturday 15th February 2014 the 4th round of the Sperrin Harriers Winter league took place at the scenic An Creggan forest, which is situated between Cookstown and Omagh. The…

Comber Cup XC

Saturday 15th February saw the return of the Comber Cup to the XC fixture list following an absence of several years. The race was hosted by Ballydrain Harriers at the…

Run Forest Run Minnowburn 10k

On Saturday 8th February we had the penultimate race of Run Forest Run series, the Minnowburn trail race. Several hundred runners and 4 OAC athletes in rainy conditions made it…