East Coast Athletic Club

East Coast Athletic Club East Coast Athletic Club is an ambitious, all inclusive and welcoming Athletics Club based in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

All abilities are welcome, we train on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm in Larne. DM us if you need any further info. Please feel free to email us regarding membership, training or any other enquiries: [email protected]

⚫⛰️ ANDREW TOPPING NI's TALLEST PEAK ⛰️🟡On Saturday 29th May 2026 East Coast AC athlete Andrew Topping continued his imp...
08/06/2026

⚫⛰️ ANDREW TOPPING NI's TALLEST PEAK ⛰️🟡

On Saturday 29th May 2026 East Coast AC athlete Andrew Topping continued his impressive off road exploits, with an excellent ascent and descent, at the Slieve Donard Mountain Race.

The iconic up and down event is organised by Newcastle AC and takes runners to the summit of Slieve Donard, the tallest mountain in Northern Ireland, standing at a mighty 850 metres above sea level.

Starting in Donard Park, participants climbed to the Donard-Commedagh saddle cairn, before the final ascent to Donard summit and then it was a tricky descent to the quarry on the lower slopes of the scenic (but brutal) Mourne Mountains.

Andrew completed the tough and technical course in 1.19:36, for a brilliant 1st place in the MV60 Category and 49th male athlete. Another fantastic personal achievement!

Well done Andrew! 👏

CLARKIN COMPLETES NEWRY CITY 10K EVENT 💥 On Sunday 24th May 2026 East Coast AC athlete Paul Clarkin made the journey sou...
08/06/2026

CLARKIN COMPLETES NEWRY CITY 10K EVENT 💥

On Sunday 24th May 2026 East Coast AC athlete Paul Clarkin made the journey south, to Newry, to race in the hugely popular Half Marathon and 10k races, organised by Newry City Runners.

The race is well known for personal best times, with many records being set on the flat and fast course. Athletes have travelled from all parts of the country with aspirations to ring their ‘PB Bell’ at the end of the race.

With over 900 entries in the half marathon and 600 in the 10k, this was a big field of talented athletes and a sell out, well in advance of the big day.

The course starts and finishes outside the Quays Shopping Centre, with participants making the long straight journey towards Warrenpoint, alongside the scenic Newry River, before turning and retracing their steps to the atmospheric finish line.

Conditions on the day were tough, with beautiful sunshine, but a very hot day to be racing.

Paul raced superbly, taking on the 10k distance in 46:54. A brilliant effort from our athlete, who were really glad to see back racing again.

WELL DONE Paul! 👏🏻🖤💛

⚫ 13 BATTLE BALLYCLARE 5K & 10K EVENTS 🟡On Saturday 23rd May 2026 thirteen East Coast AC athletes made the trip to Bally...
07/06/2026

⚫ 13 BATTLE BALLYCLARE 5K & 10K EVENTS 🟡

On Saturday 23rd May 2026 thirteen East Coast AC athletes made the trip to Ballyclare, to take part in the annual running of County Antrim Harriers 5k and 10k races. Both races are always popular to our members and this year was no different.

The event is part of the week long festivities in the town, with the 'Mayfair' itself dating back to the early nineteenth century.

Originally, the Mayfair was a horse show, with representatives of cavalry regiments from all over Europe coming to buy horses, because of the reputation.

In more recent times it has become a week long event with family fun, amusements, street performers, a soapbox derby, parades, shows and much much more, including this fantastic race.

The 5k and 10k races start and finish at Ballyclare Rugby club with the 5k route veering off to the right down the main street to the six-mile water park with the 10k route heading left following some undulating country roads to Doagh and back to the rugby club for a fast finish.

Our talented team of athletes put all of their consistent work to good effect and produced some absolutely stunning results. Here's how they got on ⤵️

First up was the 5k:
Matthew Maguire - 19:13
Karl Joyce - 24:11
Sharon Jackson - 31:52
Dawn Ralph - 32:37
Lesley Robinson - 32:37
Lillian Magee - 33:14
Doris Kirby - 33:32
Margaret Wilson - 40:00

Mayfair 10K results ⤵️
Trevor McRoberts - 38:52
Fiona Holley - 44:48 (PB)
Yolande Wilson - 45:37
Hannah O’Toole -48:08
Louise McMullan - 1:05:36

A MASSIVE well done to all thirteen of our members who made the trip and put in such great performances.

We would like to say THANK YOU to our good friends at County Antrim Harriers, for the warm welcome and for putting on such a great event. The spread afterwards was a challenge in itself! 😊

⚫ TOPPING CONQUERS THE COAST 'HALF' 🟡Back in May, (Saturday 16th May 2026) our mountain man Andrew Topping swapped the p...
07/06/2026

⚫ TOPPING CONQUERS THE COAST 'HALF' 🟡

Back in May, (Saturday 16th May 2026) our mountain man Andrew Topping swapped the peaks for the roads, making the trip to the beautiful town of Killough, in County Down, to race in the second running of the Coast Half Marathon, organised by Born 2 Run.
There was also a 10k option for runners at this fabulous, picturesque event.

The course has some stunning backdrops, including the iconic St John's Point Lighthouse and passes the quaint townlands of Rossglass and Minerstown, before returning back to an atmospheric finish line in Killough.

Andrew covered the 13.1 mile route well, finishing in a fantastic time of 1:41:29. A super effort from our experienced, multi-terrain athlete.

WELL DONE Andrew! 👏🏻

GOOD MORNING FELL RUNNERS! ⭐🖤💛We hope those tired limbs remind you just how great you were yesterday, at our Cairncastle...
07/06/2026

GOOD MORNING FELL RUNNERS! ⭐🖤💛

We hope those tired limbs remind you just how great you were yesterday, at our Cairncastle Classic Fell Race.

The sun didn't shine, but you did. 💥😎

👏🏼🖤🟡 WELL DONE... and THANK YOU! ⚫💛👏🏼Wow, what a day! We hope you enjoyed the CAIRNCASTLE CLASSIC FELL RACE just as muc...
06/06/2026

👏🏼🖤🟡 WELL DONE... and THANK YOU! ⚫💛👏🏼

Wow, what a day! We hope you enjoyed the CAIRNCASTLE CLASSIC FELL RACE just as much as we did!

WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who took part in today's event, there were so many super performances, in tough conditions and some really nice feedback too... which we really appreciated.

Your support is amazing! 🥰

Full results are now available at https://www.eastcoastathleticclub.co.uk/results

We will post out any prizes that weren't collected today.

Some photos from the event will follow in the coming days... but we've attached a few to this post for now!

Importantly, a HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers, none of this would have been possible without you! ☺️🙏🏼

JOHNSTON & McCURRY ARE CCFR CHAMPIONS Earlier today (Saturday 6th June 2026) Timothy Johnston and Naomi McCurry raced to...
06/06/2026

JOHNSTON & McCURRY ARE CCFR CHAMPIONS

Earlier today (Saturday 6th June 2026) Timothy Johnston and Naomi McCurry raced to victory at our Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association Championship event, the Cairncastle Classic Fell Race.

In testing conditions, Annadale Striders man, Tim started as he meant to go on, leading from the front and gradually increasing his lead to win in 1:13:05. Adam Cunningham of Mourne Runners claimed an impressive 2nd place, whilst Niall McCartan of BARF continued his fine run of form, taking 3rd position.

In the women's race, Glens Runners star Naomi led the group onto the trail and into the fells. Karen Wilton of Jog Lisburn was persistent in her attempt to take top spot, but it was Naomi's final descent that ensured she would take 1st place in 1:33:07, her quickest ever time over this 10 mile route. Karen was close behind in 2nd. Niamh Marrs of Glens Runners took a fantastic 3rd place, for the fourth time in six years!

Thank you to everyone who supported our race today. You were brilliant! 🙏🏻

Full results to follow.

Almost time! 😬 Good luck everyone 🍀
06/06/2026

Almost time! 😬 Good luck everyone 🍀

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