Author: rbell

This morning five hardy, or is that foolhardy, men met in the lashing rain in Donard Park to embark on a recce of the Donard Challenge route.  We heard tales of people being lashed off...

“We ordered the sunny spell last week. We had no other option but to choose super saver delivery. This is not skyrunning you know, we just don’t have the budget to pay postage for...

On Saturday March 15th the Queen of the glens – Glenariff – provided the magical backdrop for the first round of the NIMRA championship. A trip to this part of the world is always...

On Saturday March 15th the first round of the NIMRA championship takes place. This will be the Glenariff ‘Potato’ Race.  It is likely to be the first time this year that all the main...

The Northern Irish hill running season started today with the traditional opener over Slieve Gullion. In recent years this race has started south of the hill in the main Slieve Gullion Forest car park...

Due to disease in the forest the Slieve Gullion race this Saturday (March 1st) will use the old route. Saturday, 1st March at 12 noon Organised by Armagh AC Contact Brian Vallely 028 3751...

It is getting to that time of year when you might start thinking about getting a shiny new pair of shoes for the long, hard season to come. Currently NIMRAs main sponsor Cotswold has...

Save yourself time, cash and ensure your entry – get signed up for the Hill and Dales online.

by Anne Sandford A contingent of 6 Northern Ireland runners made the journey to Edinburgh to compete in the prestigious Carnethy 5 Hill Race. An early start leaving Belfast City Airport at 8.25am meant...

The 2014 season kicks off in earnest in less than two weeks with the annual visit to Slieve Gullion.  This short race is always a good chance to see who has been training during...