Great Rossa Run

19/07/2026

07/07/2026

🌟 ROLL OF HONOUR 🌟

Congratulations to Grace Evans of Mid Ulster AC who equalled the 5K course record and now shares it with Jenifer Martin.

A new 10K course record was set by Martin Cox this year also, with a smashing time of 32.33.

Anyone brave enough to knock them off their perch in 2027? 😬

06/07/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ A Massive Congratulations to Everyone Who Took Part! 🎉

What an incredible day of running! A huge well done to every participant who crossed the finish line. Whether you achieved a personal best, completed your first race, or simply enjoyed the atmosphere, you should be immensely proud of your achievement. 👏

A special congratulations to our podium finishers:

⚪️⚪️⚪️ 5K Mid Ulster Council⚪️⚪️⚪️

Female
🥇 1st – Grace Evans – 18:41 (CR)
🥈 2nd – Assumpta O'Neill – 20:51
🥉 3rd – Lucy Woods – 20:54

Male
🥇 1st – Alex Downey – 16:02
🥈 2nd – Harry Kirkwood – 16:21
🥉 3rd – Conan O'Doherty – 17:06

🟢🟢🟢 10K - Full Circle Generation 🟢🟢🟢

Female
🥇 1st – Nadine McIntyre – 36:39
🥈 2nd – Holly Taggart – 37:02
🥉 3rd – Gemma Turley – 37:38

Male
🥇 1st – Martin Cox – 32:33 (CR)
🥈 2nd – Shane Donnelly – 33:42
🥉 3rd – Iain Taggart – 34:18

🔴🔴🔴 Half Marathon - Spar 🔴🔴🔴

Female
🥇 1st – Aimee Smyth – 1:26:06
🥈 2nd – Tara O'Hare – 1:27:23
🥉 3rd – Louise Smith – 1:28:18

Male
🥇 1st – Gavin Corey – 1:15:34
🥈 2nd – Damian Ziolkowski – 1:15:50
🥉 3rd – James Teague – 1:19:17

Thank you to all our runners, volunteers, marshals, sponsors, supporters and spectators for making the event such a fantastic success. We hope to see you all again next year! 🏅🎉💙

05/07/2026

Another incredible Great Rossa Run! 🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

What a day! With our biggest turnout yet and record-breaking numbers, we're incredibly proud of what we achieved together.

To everyone who took part—whether you were chasing a PB, running with friends, cheering from the sidelines, or simply crossing the finish line at your own pace—thank you. The smiles, laughter, encouragement, and community spirit are what make the Great Rossa Run so special. You're the reason this event continues to grow year after year.

A huge thank you to our loyal sponsors for their continued support. Your commitment allows us to raise the standard every year and helps make the Great Rossa Run the success it is. We truly couldn't do it without you.

To our amazing volunteers, organising committee, marshals, and everyone who gave their time behind the scenes—thank you. Every role, no matter how big or small, played a part in making the day run so smoothly.

A special thank you also goes to Ardboe Community Centre for your hospitality and support, in the lead-up to the event and throughout the day.

We're already counting down to Great Rossa Run 2027. Until then, keep banging out the miles 💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🔴 Half Marathon
🟢 10K
⚪️ 5K

😎

03/07/2026

🌞 POST RACE ESSENTIAL 🌞

They are backkkk by popular demand. The thirst quenching Polly Pineapple and Pear Picking Porky will be ready and waiting for you as you cross the finish line next Sunday!

📍TAG who is helping you unwrap yours 🤣😛

Huge thanks once again to our friends at for sponsoring these fantastic treats!

03/07/2026

☕ POST RACE BARISTA ☕

🔥PLEASE SHARE & TAG🔥

We are delighted to announce that Forbes Spar have generously sponsored a FREE regular hot drink for anyone who completes the Great Rossa Run 5K, 10K or Half Marathon.

Simply produce your race medal in Forbes Spar Ardboe post race to claim yours!!

🚨T&C's🚨

▪This is a Limited Time offer that is exclusive to patrons of the GRR.

▪Single medal transactions only.

▪Offer ends in store at 5pm Raceday.

02/07/2026

🍊 ELECTRIC ORANGE 🍊

Race Sponsors:

⚪️ 5K - Mid Ulster District Council
Race Cap (300 entries)

🟢 10K - Full Circle Generation
Race Cap (577 entries)

🔴 Half - Spar NI
Race Cap (400 entries)

1277 PRE REG ENTRIES 👌👌 NEW RECORD SMASHED!!!

As always, anyone who signs up for any of our races will GUARANTEE themselves a t-shirt and race medal.

28/06/2026

⚡️HALF MARATHON PACERS⚡️

Our incredible pacers are back to guide you through the heart of our beautiful local countryside, with breathtaking views of Lough Neagh and the iconic Old Cross of Ardboe along the way.

If you're thinking of taking part in our flagship Half Marathon this year – now’s the time to act!

A massive thank you to all our dedicated pacers across both the 10K and Half Marathon events.

Your encouragement, experience and steady pacing make a world of difference to our runners. You help turn goals into reality, and your calm presence on course never goes unnoticed.