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Larne Athletic Club
Larne Athletic Club is Larne’s leading athletics club, we are a friendly club who welcomes all levels of ability be it for competition or keeping fit.
Four intrepid Larne AC members headed off early on a Saturday morning to Loughgall Country Park for the fourth race in the Born2Run Forest series. What appeared to be a lovely, gently undulating path & trail course turned into three interesting big hills towards the end of the course and then a steep decline into the finishing straight. Definitely one to do again😜 Great running by all and a fabulous day out. Lovely warming cuppa and a wee bun/banana bread to get all ready for the journey home. Well done ladies😁
Well done girls 👏👏👏
Well done ladies💘
Race Over the GlensOn New Year’s Day, nine Larne Athletic Club runners joined a record field of almost 600 to take part in the annual Race Over the Glens organised by Ballymena Runners. Although the storm which was forecast in previous days didn’t appear, conditions were still very cold and damp. The race was run over a demanding and hilly 6.4-mile circuit of Glenariff Forest Park, slightly longer than last year’s course to avoid fallen trees in the finish area.
Andy Gregg, competing in the event for the twentieth time, was first finished for the club, making good progress on the downhill stretches to finish 118th in a time of 55:27. Sean McAllister climbed well, finishing 156th in 57:25, with Matthew Johnston completing the course in 188th place and 58:47, showing improvement on last year’s time, despite the longer distance.
Sinead-Marie McAllister was first Larne AC lady home in 199th and a time of 59:22, followed by David Johnston, 223rd in 1:00:51. Beverley Gaston, another regular competitor in the event, finished 255th in 1:02:17, with Ashlynn Rodgers competing at Glenariff for the first time finishing in 276th place and a time of 1:03:27. Dom Dorris finished in 322nd place and a time of 1:06:16, while Emmett Woods finished in 357th place with a time of 1:08:14.
Thanks also to those club members and friends of Larne AC who travelled to Glenariff to give their support and encouragement.
Good stuff LAC well done 👏
Well done everyone 👏
🎄✨ Christmas Eve Announcement! 🎉🏃♂️As we gather around with loved ones this festive season, let’s also look forward to exciting new challenges in the New Year! Entries are now open for the Larne AC 10 Miler taking place on 12th April 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this scenic route along the stunning Northern Irish coastline promises to be an unforgettable experience. 🏞️
🎁 Why not treat yourself or a loved one to a unique gift this Christmas? Sign up today and set your sights on the finish line!
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Peter Rusk
Entries for the 2025 Larne Athletic Club 10 Miler are now open 🥳 The race will be held on 12 April 2025 at 10:AM. We look forward to welcoming runners back who took part in our successful 2024 Race, as well as new runners for 2025 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
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Get ready to run along the stunning Antrim Coast Road on a flat and fast course, with Larne Athletic Club’s Coast Road 10 Mile Race.Anne Magee Sarah R Wallace Pauline Millar
Michelle McCollum
TollymoreFour of Larne ACs top athletes set off early on Saturday morning to take part in the third race in the Born 2 Run Forest series in the beautiful setting of Tollymore Forest Park. On a cold and frosty morning, with a variety of terrain under foot and, of course, a hill or three all the ladies ran really well.
Diane and Michelle crossed the line hand in hand(long arms🤣) in 29.23 & 29.21, Melissa next 33.15 with Gail in 33.25. A great day out❤️
Well done ladies! Love the outfits!!
On Sunday December 1st, two club members made the short trip to Cambodia for the 29th Angkor Wat International Half Marathon. Starting at 5:30am in 25 degree heat, Emmett and Michele took on the scenic flat course through one of the ancient wonders of the world. Emmett completed the course in 1 hour 59 minutes and Michele in 2 hours 26 minutes. If you have a bucket list for races, I would highly recommend this one. Great organisation by remarkable, friendly and patient people.
Well done Emmett & Michele. X
Well Done Both!
Well done to you both 👍😁
Brilliant well done 🤗
Well done folks 🥂🤩
Absolutely fabulous you two. Well done
Well done!!👏👏👏
Well done 👏 🏃♀️
Well done 👍👏👍👏
Fantastic very well done to you both 🤗
Well done Emmett & Michelle.
Well done Emmett Woods
Seeley CupNine members of the club made the start line in this years Seeley 10km held over 2.5 laps of Ormeau Park in what turned out to be ideal conditions; little wind and dry. This race is always a sell out and attracts some of the best runners from clubs throughout the island.
807 runners finishing the race with the first 15 all finishing in sub 32mins!
Ollie Reid & Dale Smith stood in for John & Paul who couldn’t make it. Unfortunately Jordon cried off due to ill health.
Results as follows:
Mackenzie Lynch – 310th in time of 39:52mins (1st 5km 19:51, 2nd 5km 19:55).
Billy Thompson – 329th in 40:19mins (20:00 & 20:14).
Phil McNeill – 360th in 40:51mins (20:08 & 20:35).
Ollie Reid – 408th in 42:08mins (20:52 & 21:07).
James Crawford – 464th in 43:12mins (21:08 & 21:59).
Dale Smith – 500 in 43:59mins (21:23 & 22:27).
Mark Todd – 597th in 46:37mins (22:34 & 23:57).
Ashlynn Rodgers – 647th/40th female in 49:02mins (23:38 & 25:17).
Tommy Linton – 662nd in 49:16mins (24:29 & 24:47).
I believe there may have been a few PB’s so a fine end to 2024.
Well done all 👏
Love the new kit👌
Larne AC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Guiller. A past member of the club and photographer for the club on many occasions. Condolences to the family circle.
On Saturday the 16th of November 24, Sean Mcallister travelled to Comber for The British and Irish X Country Open Race. Sean took part in the four lap ,5 mile, very challenging hilly course. He did not enter the trials earlier in the year for the National team, so took part in the Open race ,open for any masters and reserves from the UK national teams. Sean finished 27th, 3rd in his category in a time of 26.47
Outstanding Sean👍👍
Superb Sean Mcallister 👏
Superstar 💥👏
Excellent 👏👏👏
Well done to our inspirational club runner Charlotte English on her expedition to Nepal!Thanks to the club again for all the training. Running isnt just about the running, it gets me ready for big trips like this!
6500m summit in Nepal. That’s Everest behind me
Superb, well done Charlotte
McConnell Shield Cross CountryOn Saturday 2nd November, six Larne Athletic Club runners took to the grass, competing in the 88th McConnell Shield, one of the oldest running races in the calendar. Organised by East Antrim Harriers AC, the event took place in mild conditions over a number of 1-mile laps around the Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare.
Sean McAllister was first away in the 3-mile Vet60 race. Using the race as part of his preparation for the British and Irish Master International Cross Country Championship in a fortnight’s time, Sean finished in a respectable 9th place with a time of 21:30.
In the McConnell Shield race over 5 miles, Phil McNeill showed good form finishing first for the club in 42nd place with a time of 34:14. Billy Thompson ran a well-paced five laps to finish 48th in a time of 35:06, with Dale Smith 57th in 36:33, Andy Gregg 60th in 37:18 and David Johnston 65th in 38:20.
Well done lads! It was really nice to catch up with you there! 😊👍👏
Well done lads
I still look the youngest
Well done boys
Well done guys 👏👏👏
Well done 👏
Great stuff.. well done guys 👏
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).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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Well done Dom!
Well done Dom Dorris