Newcastle’s Dirty Dozen Take Carlingford by Storm – 5K, Craic & Chaos

Report by The Head Chef
With Bogusboy off enduring the unspeakable hardship of an all-inclusive holiday in Rhodes, Greece, bravely battling through 5-star buffets, sun loungers, and the emotionally draining decision between a mojito or an Aperol spritz before midday, a dozen of Newcastle AC members took on the real challenge: a 5K in Carlingford. And face it, they did.

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The Rossi 5k gets bigger and better each year!

By The Newcastle Prime Minister
Saturday, 19th July 2025 — the annual pilgrimage to the epi-centre of County Down — Rostrevor — once again drew some of Newcastle AC’s finest and most fearless athletes for the much-anticipated Rossi 5K.
The road from Newcastle to Rostrevor led members through the charming Reid Hall, nestled halfway between Hilltown and Rostrevor — the very landscape that inspired C.S. Lewis to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Not quite Narnia, but close enough for a 5K race.

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Mill Hill Mile 2025 Registration Open

Registration is now open. Register here:

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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 a donation to charity. This year donations can be made at registration on the night to Newcastle Harbour Heritage Association.

Race Details:

  • Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • 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.

Bangor 10K 2024 – NI & Ulster Championships

Saturday 28th September 2024 was the date set for this year’s event on what was a bright and dry Autumnal morning.  This is a local 10K race that really has gone from strength to strength in recent years with attendance having doubled in the past 6 years with over 1300 runners taking part in this year’s event.  This year also includes the NI & Ulster Championships, with various category prizes up for grabs. Continue reading

Podium Success at the Ben and NI Road Relays

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