Author: Richard Cowan

In Northern Ireland it is always hard to predict the weather so always make sure to pack a rain coat with the sun cream. The race that was postponed due to covid finally got...

The second race of the 2022 NIMRA championship begins on Saturday 19th March at 11am in the tranquil setting of Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor with the Fallows Mountain race hosted by Newry AC. The race...

The first race of the 2022 NIMRA championship begins on Saturday 12th March at 12pm with the Glenariff mountain race hosted by Glens Runners, also known as the “Spud Run.” The nickname is the...

Time to get the calves warmed up as the clock is ticking down to the start of the 2022 Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association Championship, with just over a month to go until the...

With Christmas Day left overs still sitting in the fridge a collection of 73 brave souls decided that running off the turkey over the Mountains of Mourne is just what is required. The host...

The Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association organises the nine race championship, with the best five races to count, with at least one race to be completed at each distance. Short:           Glenariff (Saturday 12th March)                      Hill &...

NIMRA are hosting a 5 mile Trail Race on the 20th November at 11am in Donard Park, Newcastle in aid of The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team. There will be free entry but a donation...

A good day out was had by all at the senior home international which culminated in a bronze medal for our super ladies squad. Young buck Tom was also spotted running for Newcastle AC...

The 20th World Masters Mountain Running Championships were held on 3rd September in the beautiful region of the Stubai Valley in Austria.  5 of us made the journey across to Austria, flying into Munich...

On Saturday just over a hundred runners took on the Classic Slieve Donard Race hosted by Newcastle AC. Over the years the course has been modified from starting at the Town hall to starting...