Races
On Thursday Slieve Meelmore saw the latest Hill and Dale Mountain race: 3.4 miles and one of the steepest in the series. Well done Andy Dainty completing the race in 49.21. Fantastic race.🏅
On Saturday Dave Burns took on The Coast half marathon, a stunning out-and-back race set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Mourne Mountains. Dave got an incredible time of 1.58.40 Superb running.🎉
Park Run
A fantastic weekend at parkrun with 11 members taking park and 3 brilliant PBs achieved. Huge congratulations to Shelley at Comber and Dave and Peter at Bangor! Outstanding running from all 3 of you! – Well done everyone.
| Park Runner | Location | Time |
| Will Robinson | Bangor | 21.13 |
| Dave McCreadie | Bangor | 24.43 PB ⭐ |
| Rachel Lynn | Bangor | 27.42 |
| Mark Finlay | Bangor | 27.42 |
| Kady Kane | Bangor | 28.37 |
| Peter Kelly | Bangor | 30.21 PB ⭐ |
| Diane Finlay | Bangor | 33.34 |
| Lewis Getty | Comber | 27.39 |
| Shelley Rolston | Comber | 30.22 PB ⭐ |
| Gary Rolston | Waterworks | 23.23 |
| Cara Rolston | Waterworks | 27.23 |
Training
This week’s training will be 6.30pm
| Date | Coach | Training | Meeting point |
| 20th May 2026 | Michael | A surprise | Commons |
Don’t forget we have our 6pm Monday social runs meeting at the slipway (always check the group chat for confirmation) and our Strength and Conditioning class Tuesday 6.15-7pm at glow up gym in Bangor.
Future Races the club has entered
| Date | Oncoming races | Signed up Runners |
| MAY | ||
| 23/05/2026 | Ballyclaire May Fair 5K/10K | |
| JUNE | ||
| 05/06/2026 | CS Lewis 5 mile | Will Robinson |
| 12/06/2026 | County Down 5K | |
| 17/06/2026 | Lisburn 10K/Half Marathon | Shelley and Cara Rolston, Lewis Getty |
| 19/06/2026 | Comber 10K | Gary Rolston, Claire McBride, Tom Hind, Dave McCready, Andy Payne, Rachel Lynn, Will Robinson, Lewis Getty, Peter Kelly, Alastair Mc Queen, Cara Rolston, Joanne Gillam |
| 21/06/2026 | Ironman 70.3 Westfriesland (Holland) | Joanne Gillam |
| 21/06/2026 | Women’s only Belfast 10K | Shelley Rolston, Dianne Finlay, Gemma Campbell, Lauren Cudlip, Amy Burns |
| 26/06/2026 | Ards Half Marathon | Rachel Stewart, Alastair McQueen, Lauren Cudlip, Maria Waugh, Anna Savage, Dave Burns, Will Robinson, David Burns |
| 26/06/2026 | Bob and Berts 5k/10k | |
| JULY | ||
| 17/07/2026 | Sea to Sky 10K | Amy Burns |
| 22/07/2026 | Donaghadee 5K | Everyone where possible to help Marshall |
| 25/07/2026 – 26/07/2026 | Belfast 24 hr Victoria Park | Neil Martin, Anna Savage |
| 29/07/2026 | Club 5K run for medal | Everyone |
| AUGUST | ||
| 01/08/2026 | Run the trails Mount Stewart 5k/10k | Andy Payne, Andrea Wilson, Joanne Gillam, Rachel Stewart, Alastair McQueen, David Burns, Paul Martin, Kady Kane |
| 08/08/2026 | Dambusters | Amy Burns |
| 23/08/2026 | Storming the castle 10K | Fiona Lemon, Cara Rolston, Alastair McQueen, Andy Payne |
| 23/08/2026 | Antrim coast Half Marathon | |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| 06/09/2026 | Belfast Bay Run 10k | |
| 06/09/2026 | Laganside 10K | Peter Kelly, Rachel Stewart, Paul Martin, Kady Kane |
| 09/09/2026 | Great North Run Half Marathon | Fiona and Ali |
| 13/09/2026 | Abi’s butterfly breeze 5k/10k | |
| 20/09/2026 | Belfast Half Marathon | Andy Payne, Andrea Wilson, Tom Hind, Rachel Stewart, Alastair McQueen |
| OCTOBER | ||
| 04/10/2026 | Groomsport 10K | Rachel Lynn, Peter Kelly, Gemma Campbell, Mike B, Olivia Seymour, Andy Payne, Jo Gault, Kady Kane |
| 04/10/2026 | Titanic 10k? | Paul Martin, Alastair McQueen |
| 17/10/2026 | Gr8 Dundrum Run | |
| 18/10/2026 | Amsterdam Marathon | Ali and Kady |
| 25/10/2026 | Dublin Marathon |
Rachel Lynn
Dee Runners 
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