Coastal Runners

Coastal Runners Coastal Runners are a Running club based in Newtownards, we train around Ards and North down.

Training nights:

Monday & Wednesday 18.45 - 20.00
Locations vary- keep an eye on our social media or send us a message via FB
Friday-18.45 Trails running
Sunday-09.30 Group runs

All Coaches are UKA Level 2 qualified

Junior Training

Thursday 19.15 - 20.15
Location- LDP
Age-10-16
Focusing on the Fundamental and Foundation stages of the Athletic Development Pathway, encouraging all Junior

athletes to have fun, meet new friends and learn new running skills. Junior Coaches are UKA Level 2/ Athletics Coach
If interested send a message via FB

Happy to announce that Avonmore Protein Milk will be sponsoring our Clandeboye 10K race again this Sunday! Make sure yo...
10/09/2026

Happy to announce that Avonmore Protein Milk will be sponsoring our Clandeboye 10K race again this Sunday! Make sure you grab you post race recovery drink! Thank you Dan and Avonmore Protein Milk

🏃‍♂️Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃‍♂️A busy week for the club started on Friday night with the return of the annual Heath Gra...
10/09/2026

🏃‍♂️Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃‍♂️

A busy week for the club started on Friday night with the return of the annual Heath Graham Ards 5 mile organised by local running club Scrabo Striders.
Starting in Londonderry park the route takes runners out along the Portaferry road, taking a left at Findlay's road making their way into Loughries or if you're an ole local Ballywatticock at the top of the road another left unto the Bowtown road, a few undulating hills to get over before the descent to Upper Greenwell street again another left to the fire station and again back unto the Portaferry rd begore taking the first entrance into Londonderry park and the final kick for home.
350 runners crossed the finish line with Ballygalget runner David Conlon first home in a time of 28.26, first female was North Downs Ivana Anderson in a time of 29.21, the club had 6 runners with Nathan Telford first home with a time of 41.16 he was followed by Robyn McFadden 41.53, Toni Stewart 42.41, Carla Gardiner 47.26, Steven Gardiner 48.29 and Steven Craythorne 50.57 well done everyone.

On Saturday are very own Mountain runner Naomi Montgomery made her way to Fort William, Scotland to take part in the Ben Nevis race.
Classed as one of the UK’s most iconic mountain challenges, taking athletes from sea level in Fort William to the summit of Ben Nevis (1,345 m) and back. Covering 10mile with 1,340 m of ascent. The route begins and ends at Claggan Park, following the Pony Track to the summit before a demanding descent back to the football ground.
Naomi finished the race with a time of 4.30.43 well done on a tough race.

Sunday was a day of 10ks and half marathons with a kids mile to start.
Starting in Ormeau park with the Spar Laganside 10k and Junior mile. Junior runner Emme Gardiner took on the 1 mile challenge along with another 166 runners finishing with a fast time of 06.58. Well done
Up next was the 10k, starting and finishing in the park, runners make their way through the park, after a quick shake out runners make their way onto the Ravenhill road before turning left on to the Albertbridge road turning unto the Lagan Towpath towards Ormeau bridge, a second lap entails before heading towards the finish.
The race had over 1200 runners with CNDR's Conal McLean taking the podium with a time of 31.53, first female was Roadruners Pamela Kirk with a time of 36.23, running solo for the club was Andrea Thompson who crossed the finish line in a time of 49.27. Well done.

Moving up the North Coast to Londonderry for the 43rd Waterside half marathon.
Starting in Ebrington Square, the route takes runners across the river to the cityside, showcasing the parks, greenways and bridges before finishing at Ebrington Square.
Over 2500 runners crossed the finish line with Stephen McAuley claiming top spot with a time of 1.08.17 first female was Judith Storm with a time of 1.18.43, Nicola McNamara was flying the Coastal flag and finished with a time of 2.16.07, well done.

Slightly further afield our next destination was London for The Big Half, starting back in 2018 this event has distances from a mile to 13.2 with a relay option, the route takes runners through the heart of 4 boroughs Tower hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich each bursting with culture, spirit and support.
A strong field of over 10,000 runners took part in the event, with Omar Abdullahi finishing first with a time of 1.01.51, first female was Elish McColgan with a time of 1.10.54. The club had 2 runners at this event Ian and Carol Bailie; Ian was first home with a time of 1.56.31.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

Clandeboye 10k pack collectionThank you for entering the Coastal Runners Clandeboye 10K. With just under a week to go we...
08/09/2026

Clandeboye 10k pack collection

Thank you for entering the Coastal Runners Clandeboye 10K.

With just under a week to go we would like to send some details out about number collection and race day.

Race number collection will be from the Clandeboye Courtyard at the following times:-

Friday 11th September 18:00 to 20:00

Saturday 12th September 10:00 to 12:00

Sunday 13th September 12:30 to 13:30



If you are local, please try and collect your packs on the Friday and Saturday to keep the Sunday collection to a minimum.

THE RACE WILL START AT 14:30 SHARP ON THE SUNDAY SO PLEASE BE IN THE ESTATE AND PARKED NO LATER THAN 14:00

The Estate entrance is on the Belfast Road as per the attached map.

There is parking on the day in the Courtyard Car Park, please car share where possible to make parking easier for everyone.

After the race there will be Tea, Coffee, Juice, Hot Dogs and tray bakes, please stay behind and enjoy the post race refreshments.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!



Coastal Runners NI

Last week our Juniors took on the Bleep test with some impressive results, this was finished off with circuit training 💪...
07/09/2026

Last week our Juniors took on the Bleep test with some impressive results, this was finished off with circuit training 💪🏻.

Variety is key in training

If your interested in our Junior set up send us a DM 👍🏻

🏃‍♂️ Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃🏼‍♀️While some of us were enjoying the Bank holiday a few of our members were out on the r...
03/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃🏼‍♀️

While some of us were enjoying the Bank holiday a few of our members were out on the roads taking part at the McKinney games in Lisburn.
This is an all-ability event with distances from a Full marathon, 20miler, Half marathon and a kids fun run, what makes this different to other running events is that every runner who crosses the finish line receives a sealed envelope, inside could be £25 up to £5000 cash prize. Event organisers say the concept is designed to celebrate community and inclusivity, giving every runner, regardless of their pace, something to look forward to.
Club runner Ellie Nichols took on the half marathon distance, she finished in the Top 20 with a PB time of 1.44.46, well done Ellie great running.
Next up was Andrea and Scarlet Thompson they were taking part in the 5k, Andrea finished with a time of 24.18, Scarlet finished with a PB time of 25.22, well done ladies.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

🏃‍♂️Coastal Weekly Round up🏃🏼‍♀️A busy Sunday would see club members take on a Triathlon in Donagadee, half marathon in ...
27/08/2026

🏃‍♂️Coastal Weekly Round up🏃🏼‍♀️

A busy Sunday would see club members take on a Triathlon in Donagadee, half marathon in Larne and a 10k in Carrickfergus.

An early Sunday start would see two of our club members test themselves by taking on a sprint Triathlon, organised by Pennisula Triathlon club a sprint Triathlon incorporates a 750m swim, 20km bike and finishes with a 5km run, this was a sold out event and would see Jordan McIlwaine claim first place with an overall time of 58.39, first female was Kirsty Kee in a time of 1.04.22, Club runner Robyn McFadden completed the course with a time of 1.29.20 and Toni Stewart finished with a time of 1.42.27. Well done ladies

Next stop was the annual Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
Starting on Glenarm Road by Larne Town Park, the flat and fast 13.1 mile course sweeps into Larne harbour and through Larne town before moving onto the world famous Antrim Coast Road. A no nonsense straight out and back course.
Due to the flat course this race attracts some fast runners and those looking PB,s.
It was a Kenya 1,2 and 3 with Isaia Lasoi winning with a time of 58.26, Daniel Mateiko was 2 with 58.30 and Vincent Kipkoror finishing the podium with 1.00.39, first female was Girmawit Gebrzihair with a time of 1.06.12.
The club had 3 runners cross the start line with Curtis Summerville first home in a PB time of 1.36.31 he was followed by Sara Thompson who was running her first half marathon and finished with a time of 2.00.46, Andy Finlay finished of the trio with a time of 2.18.35.
Well done everyone.

Heading back down the coast road to Carrickfergus runners were gathering for the popular Storming the Castle organised by Seapark AC this event has distances from a kids 1k and Junior 2k race and the popular 10k.
Starting outside Carrickfergus Amphitheatre, the route takes runners on the picturesque promenade along the Marine Highway and waterfront areas, overlooking the marina and with views of Belfast Lough, before finishing at the 12th Century Norman Castle near Carrickfergus Town centre.
Starting of the club racing was Junior runner Emme Gardiner who was taking part in the Junior 2k race, she finished with a time of 08.15 and was 7th female, well done.
The 10k would see over 850 runners cross the start line with the race winner Kieran Kelly crossing the finish in a time of 32.12, first female was Gemma Turley in a time of 37.46.
The club had 10 runners with Logan Kinney first home with time of 44.31 he was followed by Ian Bailie 49.47, Carol Bailie 51.22, Nicola McNamara 56.38, Mervyn Kinney 57.13, Lisa Bell 59.01, Carla Gardiner 1.00.27, Olivia Smyth 1.02.10, Caroline Smyth 1.02.10 and Nikki Keery 1.08.59, well done everyone.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

🏃🏼‍♀️Coastal Weekly Round Up🏃‍♂️Friday night saw the return of the Mallusk 5 mile and kids 1-mile fun run, now into its ...
20/08/2026

🏃🏼‍♀️Coastal Weekly Round Up🏃‍♂️

Friday night saw the return of the Mallusk 5 mile and kids 1-mile fun run, now into its 12th year this is a popular event for all ability of runner.
Junior athlete Emme Gardner was representing the club in the kids 1mile fun run, she finished in a time of 08.05 adding another medal to her collection. Well done, Emme.
On Sunday morning the club had 3 Junior athletes take part in the weekly Junior Park run at Bangor Sportsplex, Noah Barnes, Phoebe Coey and Sophie Craythorne all crossed the finish line with Pbs, well done all.

The Club had a good turn out on Saturday morning at Crawforsdburn Country park to help them celebrate their 250th Park run. We also used this as a pre run out prior to the annual Summer BBQ.
The club would like to thank all those members who ran and attended the BBQ, also to Cloud 9 for hosting, a great night was had by all.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

After a week off our Junior training was back.What better way to make a comeback than a mini Hyrox(Oregan Circuits) a gr...
13/08/2026

After a week off our Junior training was back.

What better way to make a comeback than a mini Hyrox(Oregan Circuits) a great way to get our Juniors taking part in strength training with all the exercises working on the specific muscle groups that improve running..

If your interested in our Junior set up send us a DM.

🏃🏼‍♀️ Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃‍♂️The Ardglass festival started on Wednesday 29th July, with a lot of events planned ove...
06/08/2026

🏃🏼‍♀️ Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃‍♂️

The Ardglass festival started on Wednesday 29th July, with a lot of events planned over the coming days, part of the festival sees runners gather at St Nicholas School to take part in the 5k or 10k road race.
With over 250 runners crossing the line for both distances the club had 3 runners taking on the 10k.
The race was won by Roadrunners Ac Robbie Hagan with a time of 32.18, first female was Joanne Mills with a time of 39.14, first home for the club was Leanne Butler with a time of 1.00.10 she was followed by Julie Sheriden 1.04.54 and Nikki Kerry 1.06.42, well done ladies on a tough course.

Saturday evening seen the return of the popular Run the Trails at Mount Stewart organised by local running club Scrabo Striders.
This family event has distances to suit all abilities with a 2k junior race, 5k and 10k race.
The 2k Junior race would see two of our Junior athletes take part, Emme Gardiner crossed the line with a time of 08.30.
Fresh of their cruise Stephen and his daughter Sophie took on the 5k and crossed the line in a time of 37.25.
First home in the 10k was Robyn McFadden with a time of 54.37 she was followed by Toni Stewart 56.52 and Carla Gardner cheered on by her daughter Emme 1.02.33 well done everyone.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

🏃🏼‍♀️Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃🏼‍♀️Coastal's turn out for midweek racingThis week's racing took on a midweek feel with Po...
29/07/2026

🏃🏼‍♀️Coastal Weekly Round up 🏃🏼‍♀️

Coastal's turn out for midweek racing

This week's racing took on a midweek feel with Portaferry 10mile and Donaghadee 5k.
On Tuesday as part of the Portaferry Gala saw the return of the popular 10mile road race and relay.
The club had 4 runners make the scenic journey down the Ards Peninsula to join over 300 runners take on the 10 mile race, starting at the leisure centre a quick loop of the town would see the runners make their way left onto the coast road before turning left again unto the undulating country roads, with a bit of a climb heading back towards the start the runners still have to loop the town before finishing in the town centre.
First home for the club was Connor McNamara with a time of 1.14.29 he was followed by Nicola McNamara with 1.37.45, Leanne Butler 1.44.29 and Julie Sheriden with a course PB of 1.48.09. Well done everyone.

On Wednesday, the seaside town of Donaghadee was the next location and saw the annual 5k race around the commons organised by local running club Dee Runners. A popular race amongst local runners which would see it sell out within 30minutes.
360 runners crossed the start line making their way around the commons and lighthouse before finishing at the Samuel Kelly car park.
The race was won by Stuart Brown with an impressive 16.14; first female was North Downs Sophie Rankin in a time of 19.06.
The club had 14 runners with Nathan Lilly first home in a time of 19.21, he was followed by Michelle Ballagh 20.11, Connor McNamara 22.05, Lauren Neill 23.01, Robyn McFadden 24.03, Chris Stevenson 24.30, Leanne Smith 24.30,Nathan Telford 25.32, Stephen Ballagh 27.39, Nicola McNamara 27.51, Louise Barnes 28.12, Daniel Barnes 28.29, Carla Gardiner 29.10, Stephen Gardiner 30.12, Julie Sheriden 31.11. Well done everyone especially those that ran Portaferry the night before.

Finishing of the week was Junior Athlete Daniel Barnes who was at the Mary Peter's track running the 100m at the July athletics open meet, a massive well done as he only decided the week before to take part.

If you are interested in starting your running journey our club training takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 18.45, at various locations.

We also have junior training for kids aged 10+ who train on Thursday evenings at 19.00 at Londonderry park. You can get in touch via email at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

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