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Race over the Glens Preview

Thu 23 December 2004 - Simon Taylor

Ballymena Runners will host the 10th Race Over the Glens when they promote their annual off road forest race on New Years day.The clubs preparation for the popular holiday race has received a welcome boost with a sponsorship deal from Kwik Fit and a race support package from Fitness First Ballymena and Martin and Hamilton Building contractors

Kwik Fit Customer Sales Manager Ireland, Aidan Neeson, on behalf of the company was happy to step in with sponsorship for the race which at one time looked in doubt due to increased fees levied by the Forestry Commission. Aidan offered a package to the County Antrim based club to provide the winners trophies for the event and also competitor race numbers.

Fitness First Ballymena are also on board and each entrant will receive a free seven day pass to the gym, giving them the opportunity to kick start their fitness campaigns for the New Year.

Martin and Hamlton of Ballymena were also happy to provide the local club with sponsorship to help in the organisation.

The race itself is held in Glenariff Forest Park, between Cargan and Waterfoot, County Antrim. The terrain is mixed over a race distance of approximately five an a half miles taking in road, forestry trails and grass. the race starts and finishes in the Forest Car park

Race action gets underway on Saturday 1st January at 1pm. The race registration is in the Glenariff Forest Park visitor centre and competitors can avail of the free parking facilities in the Forestry car Park. Entry fees are ?6 and ?7 for club and non club runners respectively, however competitors should note an extra ?1 will be charged for entry on the day. Anyone wishing to pre enter can do so by visiting the clubs web site www.ballymenarunners.ipfox.com or alternatively enter on line at www.activeeurope.com . All entrants will receive a commemorative mug and a seven day pass for Fitness First as mentioned previously. There will be boxed medals for age category winners and a team competition.There will be post race refreshments provided in the Glenariff Tea rooms. Changing is limited to toilet facilities only. For any further enquiries please contact Stephen Armstrong 02825652712(h) / 07821097329 (m)