Podium Success at the Ben and NI Road Relays

Posted on 08/09/2024 by Sam McNeilly

The club demonstrated its strength and versatility, achieving success across a variety of terrains on Saturday 7 September.

Ben Nevis Race

At the iconic Ben Nevis Race, held on the hottest day of the year, two club members braved the punishing conditions. Tom Crudgington, has been going from strength to strength, made history by securing 2nd place in 1:54:25, the highest placing by an Irish male in the race’s history. David Hicks also delivered a solid performance, finishing in 2:30:41, both athletes showing great perseverance despite the heat Continue reading →

Slieve Donard Race History

Posted on 04/09/2024 by Sam McNeilly

The club are proud to host the Slieve Donard Race and which has been held annually since 1945. For those interested in the history of the race we have created a Slieve Donard Race History page which can be found here: Slieve Donard Race History.

Mill Hill Mile Results 2024

Posted on 04/09/2024 by Sam McNeilly

Well done to everyone who took part in the Mill Hill Mile. Ethan McMullan (Newcastle AC) was first home in a time of 5:40. First lady home was Joanne Mills (Newcastle AC) in a time of 7:00.

Full results available here:

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As always the club hosts the Mill Hill Mile to raise funds for a selected charity, with donations taken instead of an entry fee. This year £532 was raised and donated to Mourne Mountain Rescue Team to help fund their new base. For further details and to make a donation please see the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team’s website.

Mountain Season Round Up 2024

Posted on 29/08/2024 by Sam McNeilly

Two Towers

On Saturday the Two Towers race concluded the mountain running season for 2024. The race was hosted by Mourne Runners.

Six Newcastle athletes competed in the race with Tom Crudgington winning the race comfortably in a time of 01:13:59 and strong runs and category wins as follows:

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National Masters Track and Field Championships

Posted on 09/08/2024 by Sam McNeilly

Last weekend, Siobhan Grant made the long trip to Tullamore again, this time as a competitor not coach, to the National Masters Track and Field Championships to compete in the V35 category. Continue reading →

Cliona shows class at Fab 5

Posted on 28/07/2024 by Sam McNeilly

Report by Siobhan Grant

Rain of biblical proportions fell on Thursday night just as Fab 5 was about to kick off at Mary Peters Track. It didn’t dampen the spirits of the Newcastle AC squad though even if proceedings had to be postponed due to a deluge of rain that fell upon the track and made conditions tougher than usual once things got underway.