On Saturday, 26 October, Dom Dorris travelled to Eastbourne on the south coast of England to take part in the 44th edition of the Beachy Head Marathon (formerly the Seven Sisters Marathon).![]()
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One the biggest off-road marathons in the UK and popular for its scenic route through the South Downs National Park countryside, it includes one of the most challenging coastal routes in the country.![]()
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Starting and finishing in Eastbourne, the marathon course takes runners on a epic trek through the South Downs National Park before returning to the coast for the final six miles that tackles the aforementioned Seven Sisters, a series of steep ascents and descents along the cliff path, and includes Beachy Head itself. The route contains an eye-watering 300 steps, 14 gates and the equivalent elevation of 4,000ft (1,200m) approx.![]()
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Conditions were tough underfoot, with recent heavy rainfall reducing large sections of the course to seemingly endless stretches of deep mud. Niggling hamstring and calf injuries picked up just prior to completing the Causeway Coast Marathon in September also made navigating the quagmire and the steep descents extra difficult.![]()
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Despite all of the physical, mental and literal obstacles, Dom managed to complete the race in a time of 5:35:42, which was “good” enough for 526th place in a field of 1,100 runners. Not the time he was looking for six weeks ago, but very happy to have completed the race and with mid-table respectability in the circumstances. ![]()
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Definitely a race to recommend to all the masochists among you. It was a difficult but rewarding course, exceptionally well organised, well supported, both on the Downs and in all the little villages the race passed through, stunning scenery (despite the mist!), and had a great camaraderie among the runners.![]()
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After two tough trail marathons in six weeks, in the words of Forrest Gump, “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now.”
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Minnowburn![]()
Three Larne AC members took part in the first race of the Born2Run Forest series at Minnowburn. Starting at the Mary Peters’ Track before running over tracks winding up & down & round & round through Minnowburn Forest. A challenging but beautiful autumnal course.![]()
Michelle Mcintosh & Gail Montgomery, coming back from many months of injuries, were both absolutely fantastic. All took part in the 5k with Diane Hawthorne finishing in 28.41, Michelle in 29.47, Gail 37.5
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On Sunday the 20th of October, One member of LAC travelled to the Billy Neil Park, Comber for The N.I and Ulster age group championship, international X Country race, 3 lap , 4 mile course in very muddy, hilly course ,Storm Ashley provided very windy conditions.Sean Mcallister completed the course 14 seconds adrift from last year despite the conditions in a time of 28.17 ,3rd Vet and 60th overall out of some 200 runners aged 18 upwards.
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On Saturday 12 October Larne AC were out in force to enjoy a day of racing and socialising in Dundrum. With no fewer than 35 members competing, plus supporters, Larne AC was one of the top represented clubs. Thank you to Murlough AC for hosting yet another fabulous event!![]()
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GR8 Dundrum Run![]()
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The scenic GR8 Dundrum Run is an 8.4 mile race taking in road, gravel, beach and boardwalk. Conditions were sunny and dry, however 900 runners faced a brutal headwind along the 2 mile beach section. ![]()
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🎉Podium Spot🎉![]()
Congratulations to Jordan Heron who once again found himself on the podium after storming to 2nd place overall in the superb time of 47:09.![]()
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Will Barham, his first time competing in this event, was 2nd male home for the club finishing in an impressive 14th place overall in a time of 53:11![]()
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Phelim McAllister, 3rd Larne AC male to cross the line, also finished well within the top 20, in another cracking time of 54:02 and 17th overall.![]()
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Not far behind Phelim, was Mackenzie Lynch, who took 20th position in a time of 54:15.![]()
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Juliane Keane, claiming a top 10 female spot, was first female home for the club finishing in1:01:40, 9th female overall and also winning her age category.![]()
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Charlotte English, 2nd Larne AC female home , finished as 20th overall female in a time of 1:03:13 and smashed her PB on this course by almost 4 minutes!![]()
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Megan McMurray, first time racing this event was 3rd female for Larne AC, finishing in an impressive time of 1:03:54 and a super 24th overall female position.![]()
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Full list of Larne AC Results: ![]()
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2nd Jordan Heron 47:09 🥈Overall Podium![]()
14th Will Barham 53:11![]()
17th Phelim McAllister 54:02 ![]()
20th Mackenzie Lynch 54:15![]()
48th Dale Smyth 57:49 ![]()
49th Billy Thompson 59:48 (2nd M60)![]()
75th Thompson Crawford 59:48 PB🎉![]()
95th Mark Todd 1:00:59 PB 🎉![]()
106th Ollie Reid 1:01:33![]()
108th Juliane Keane 1:01:40🥇 1st F50 Prize![]()
145th Charlotte English 1:03:13 PB 🎉![]()
147th Nigel Kane 1:03:26![]()
162nd Megan McMurray 1:03:54![]()
180th David Johnston 1:04:41![]()
245th Beverly Gaston 1:07:24![]()
255th Alison Magill 1:07:47![]()
262nd Ashlynn Rodgers 1:08:05![]()
278th Tommy Linton 1:08:22![]()
457th Mandy Johnston 1:14:30 ![]()
475th Sharon Kelly 1:14:38![]()
499th Laura Brennan 1:16:09 PB🎉![]()
627th Diane Hawthorne 1:20:31 PB 🎉![]()
644th Karl Simpson 1:21:11![]()
696th Steven Reid 1:23:17![]()
737th Marie Hagan 1:25:34 PB 🎉![]()
830th Andrew Davidson 1:33:04![]()
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3.5 Mile Race![]()
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The 3.5 Mile Race took place shortly after the main event with approximately 170 runners. Roberta Barham was first home for the club in 26th place overall and 13th female.![]()
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Larne AC Results :![]()
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26th Roberta Barham 29:37 ![]()
35th John Agnew 31:28![]()
59th Melissa Shields 33:32 ![]()
77th Pearl Henry 35:26![]()
99th Ian Bailie 37:00![]()
123rd Catherine Todd 39:41 ![]()
163rd Gail Momtogomery 51:09
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Comber Cup XC![]()
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On Sunday the 13th of October 2024 ,one member of LAC travelled to Billy Neil Park for the Comber Cup X Country race, run by Ballydrain Harriers,Sean Mcallister ran on a hilly, undulating course 3 laps a distance of 6 KM in a time of 23.37 [nearly 2 minutes quicker than last year]finishing in 33rd position out of 177 finishers and 50 secs behind the first vet
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Belfast Half Marathon![]()
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On Sunday 22nd September, six Larne AC members travelled to Belfast to compete in The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon.![]()
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Jordan Heron, claiming a top ten spot, was first home for the club finishing in 9th place overall, in a time of 1:12: 26.![]()
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Next home was John Steele, completing the race in a time of 1:35:51 and finishing 3rd in the M60 category.![]()
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Mark Todd, running strongly off his training for Dublin Marathon, finished in a time of 1:36:30, only 9 seconds off his PB from seven years ago. Matthew Johnston, also had a great run finishing in a time of 1:37:10.![]()
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Strong running by the ladies saw Emma McKeen, also in marathon training, finish in a super time of 1:45:04. Megan McMurray, improving further on her previous half marathon at Antrim Coast, earned herself a PB of 1:47: 56.![]()
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Well done all!
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Congratulations to Charlotte English who won our Ballyboley Forest 4.2 mile club race on 3rd September. Charlotte was also fastest female on the night, finishing in a time of 30:45.![]()
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Well done to Juliane Keane, once again completing the challenging muti-terrain15k Warriors Run in Co.Sligo. Out of over 1200 runners placing 23rd female and 8th in V45-54 category.
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