Category Archives: Road

Podium Success at the Ben and NI Road Relays

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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 →

Mill Hill Mile Results 2024

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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.

Mill Hill Mile 2024 Registration Open

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Registration for the Mill Hill Mile is now open. As always the Mill Hill Mile is run as a charity event with runners making an optional donation to charity. This year donations can be made at registration on the night to Mourne Mountain Rescue Team to help towards their new base.

Race Details:

  • Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
  • Start time: 7:00pm
  • Registration at Upper Square Car Park, Castlewellan from 6:30pm
  • Start: Annsborough, Castlewellan
  • Finish: Upper Square Car Park, Castlewellan
  • Minimum age: 14

Note: please allow time to make your way to the start.

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Portaferry 10 Mile Road Race

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Three Newcastle AC athletes took the ferry to Portaferry on Tuesday evening to compete in the Portaferry 10 mile road race. Frank Cunningham was 1st in his age category in a time of 102.40, Sinead Murtagh was 3rd lady in a time of 104.0 and Phil Murdock was 1st in his age category in a time of 105.11.
Frank Cunningham, Sinead Murtagh and Phil Murdock on the ferry back from Portaferry

Frank Cunningham, Sinead Murtagh and Phil Murdock on the ferry 

Moy Park Belfast Marathon – Sunday 5 May 2024

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The Belfast marathon has gone from strength to strength in recent years as the running bug continues to bite. The race was a sell out and 4376 brave souls completed the course. After months of disciplined training and commitment to weekly mileages in excess of 70 miles, athletes woke up to ideal conditions for the big test. 26.2 miles is a long way and athletes can easily come unstuck along the way. There is no accounting for what can happen, especially in the last 6 miles. In his pre-race memo to those taking part, the Prophet reiterated these sentiments, ‘remember boys and girls, it is a 20-mile warm up for a 6-mile race.’ With these wise words ringing in their ears, our 9 individuals and 2 relay teams left the opulent surrounding setting of the Stormont estate and began a journey that would take them through all parts of the city – north, south, east and west. The course has some undulations that hurt more as the miles progress and the Ormeau Road at 24 miles is the final test of stamina, will-power and endurance. Continue reading →

TCS London Marathon 2024

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While Co.Down was basking in glorious sunshine and temperatures hit the highest seen all year, four NAC Members were trying to generate some heat in a chilly Greenwich park as they waited for the start of the London Marathon 2024.
As many will know the route of the London marathon takes you through the famous cutty Sark, up over Tower Bridge, round the financial district, along the Thames embankment and along the final stretch to Buckingham Palace to the finish line on the Mall. There are crowds of people along the route from start to finish offering unmeasurable support which lifts the spirits when you need it most.

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