Aine Gosling won the Wicklow Way Half on Saturday
On Saturday 8th March Aine Gosling won the Wicklow Way Half Marathon which was a trail race for the Irish team for the World Cup Nasego weekend in Italy in May. Well done Aine!
Newcastle AC members at the start
On Saturday 9th March 2025 several Newcastle AC members made the journey to Antrim to take part in the Glenariffe Mountain Run – famous for the spuds! The race was hosted by Glen Runners who organised an excellent race. Ashley Crutchey was first in the men’s race in a time of 45min16 and Tanya Cumming was first lady in 56min30. David Hicks was first MV40. The Newcastle men also won the men’s team. Continue reading
Provisional calendar for the Hill & Dale Series and Slieve Donard Race:
| Date | Start Time | Event |
| Thursday 10 April 2025 | 19:30 | Castlewellan |
| Thursday 17 April 2025 | 19:30 | Tollymore |
| Thursday 24 April 2025 | 19:30 | Slieve Martin |
| Thursday 1 May 2025 | 19:30 | Binnian |
| Thursday 8 May 2025 | 19:30 | Hen & Cock |
| Thursday 15 May 2025 | 19:30 | Luke’s |
| Thursday 22 May 2025 | 19:30 | Millstone |
| Saturday 31 May 2025 | 11:00 | Slieve Donard Race |
| Thursday 5 June 2025 | 19:30 | Loughshannagh |
| Thursday 12 June 2025 | 19:30 | Meels |
| Friday 20 June 2025 | 19:30 | Drinnahilly |
Races are subject to permit. Further details, including how to enter, will be available soon.
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