Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association
www.nimra.org.uk

The countdown is on for Ballymena Runners first event of the year, the Race Over the Glens on 2^nd January. The local club is expecting a high entry this year and the events popularity is mirrored by the array of sponsors they have attracted for their New Year promotion. On board once again are Kwik Fit Fleet who are accompanied by Michelin, Fitness First Ballymena, Northstone NI , Northern Bank Business Centre, with race refreshments provided by Deep River Rock and Powerade This will all make for an attractive promotion with all the entrants taking home t-shirts, water bottles and trophies for the age category winners.

The race is now in it?s eleventh year and continues to grow each year with this years entry reaching the two hundred mark. For those unfamiliar with the event it is held in Glenariff Forest Park and takes in a variety of terrain including road, forestry and grassy paths over a 5.5 mile loop. Next years race, traditionally held on New Years Day has been switched to Monday 2nd with an earlier start time of 12 noon. With the Monday now a bank holiday the club is expecting a bumper entry and allows New Years Eve revellers to tackle the event with a clear head!

The race is open to all runners of all standards over the age of 16 and the first two hundred and fifty runners will each receive an event T-shirt and water bottle along with a week pass to Fitness First. There will also be post race refreshments in the Glenariff Tea rooms. Entry fees have been set at ?8 for NIAF club runners and ?9 for non club runners. Entrants should note whilst entries will be accepted on the day they will incur a ?1 surcharge. Competitors are urged to pre enter the event where possible. Entry forms and more information on the event can be found at the race website http://raceovertheglens.cjb.net.

 

Alternatively contact Stephen Armstrong 02825652712 or Robert McGaughey 028 25881011 for race details.