The hotly anticipated Washingbay Green Run finally got the green light to proceed after numerous COVID related postponements. The fast courses provided an excellent opportunity for runners to put in fast times and, for many, to sharpen their focus ahead of Autumn marathons. Runners had a choice of 3 distances...
The runners of Sperrin Harriers enjoyed a successful weekend of action at various events, including local Parkrun events. On Friday evening, Karen McGuigan took part in Bob & Bert’s North Coast 10k. The course looped around Portrush and finished on the East Strand. Karen finished in a time of 49.51....
On Sunday, all roads lead to Larne for the prestigious Antrim Coast Half Marathon. Harriers were out in force at the largest running event held locally since pre-pandemic times. Months of lockdown training paid dividends with the majority of Harriers returning home with personal bests. The IAAF certified course...
The runners of Sperrin Harriers continue their successful run of form over the summer, taking part in local Parkrun events as well as a variety of other races. At MUSA parkrun, Jarleth Loughran put in another great performance to finish 3rd overall with a time of 19.29, achieving a PB...
The runners of Sperrin Harriers continued to impress at Parkrun events with a number of course PBs, top 3 finishes and strong performances. At MUSA Cookstown, Paul McLaughlin finished 1st overall with a time of 18.33. He was followed by Damien Coey (21.33), Patsy Hughes (23.08), Damien Atkinson (24.52), Louise...
The runners of Sperrin Harriers continue to make the most of the limited races currently on offer as well as various parkruns events. On Monday 2nd August, Andy Linton competed in the Broughshane 5k and finished with a swift time of 22.21. On Friday evening, three Harriers took on the...
Sperrin Harriers were well represented at a number of Parkrun events over the weekend. Mark Reid reached a big milestone when he completed his 100th Parkrun at MUSA parkrun, when he crossed the finish line in a time of 22.47. At the same event Jarleth Loughran continued his good...
As the warm summer weather continued, so too did the good performances from the runners of Sperrin Harriers. On Saturday, there were a number of notable achievements at various Parkrun events followed by a good turnout at Galbally 5 mile. At MUSA parkrun, Jarleth Loughran was the standout runner,...
One of the many great things about running is that it has something to offer to virtually everyone. No one is ever too fast or slow, young or old. Sperrin Harriers is a club which takes pride in its inclusivity and encouragement offered to all. The club supports everyone, no...
Harriers took part in a number of different Parkrun events and achieved a number of course PBs and top 3 finishes in a weekend which saw record high temperatures. At MUSA Cookstown Parkrun, Jarleth Loughran ran superbly to earn a course PB with a time of 20.08. Also taking...
Sperrin Harriers are pleased to launch the Virtual Stanley Reid Memorial 5 mile Classic. Current restrictions mean that for that second year in a row, the award winning race cannot take place in its usual format. Despite this setback, Race Director, Mark Reid remains optimistic, “Even though we can’t get...
Sperrin Harriers were represented in the 5K NI & Ulster Championship and a number of different Parkrun events. On Friday evening, Adrian Devlin took part in the Co Down 5K NI & Ulster Championship held in Downpatrick. Adrian took part in the elite race and ran a fantastic time of...
Sperrin Harriers took part in multiple events over the first weekend in July, including the inaugural Larne AC Coastal 10k, Parkrun and the Finn Valley AC Golden Jubilee 10 mile run. On Saturday, 5 Harriers took part in the Larne AC Coastal 10k. The out and back race started...
Sperrin Harriers enjoyed a successful weekend at various events, including the finale of the Paul Murray 5k Grand Prix Series, the return of Parkrun, Lifford Strabane 10k and the latest ChampionChip event. On Friday evening, Andrew Newell and Brian Bradley ran in the final race of the Paul Murray...
Down Royal Racecourse has become a familiar venue for local runners in recent times, with ChampionChip staging another event there, much to the delight of many athletes who are keen to race again as the COVID restrictions begin to ease. The blazing sunshine and climbing temperatures were less familiar, but...