Saintfield Striders

Saintfield Striders A welcoming and all abilities running club in Saintfield, associated with Saintfield Sports Club. We are open and welcoming to all abilities.

Saintfield Striders is a running club, established in October 2016, associated with Saintfield Sports Club. At Saintfield Striders it's all about improving running, fitness and having fun. Coached sessions take place every Tuesday night (19:30) meeting at Saintfield Sports Club (hockey pitch). Qualified Coaches and Leaders in Running Fitness take the training which is varied and fun and designed t

o improved running techniques, stamina, speed and build strength. In addition we have social runs 2-3 times a week which are not coach led and weekly, subsidised, strength and conditioning sessions. We are affiliated to Athletics NI and adhere to their rules, so by joining us you can rest assured that the club is correctly managed with qualified coaches looking after you. We look forward to welcoming new members and offer those considering joining our club a "try our training" session on the last Tuesday of each month. You must register your details before attending (T&C's apply). For full details of Saintfield Striders Membership, drop us a message or email [email protected]

💗🙌 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K 🙌💗A fantastic day out for our Saintfield Striders at the 2026 Phoenix En...
21/06/2026

💗🙌 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K 🙌💗

A fantastic day out for our Saintfield Striders at the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K!

It was certainly a warm one, but the atmosphere more than made up for it. The event was super inclusive, brilliantly organised and very well supported all around the course – with plenty of dads out cheering too on Father’s Day! 😆👏

We had a fantastic turnout, with 14 Saintfield Striders taking on the 10K. There were some brilliant performances throughout the field, led home by Heather Baron (48:49) and Dawn Bannatyne (49:15), followed closely by Julie Clendinning (50:17), Leanne Smyth (50:19), Gillian Jordan (51:57) and Jacky Hanna (52:06). Super running by all our ladies today!

Congratulations to Heather Baron, Dawn Bannatyne, Julie Clendinning, Leanne Smyth, Gillian Jordan, Jacky Hanna, Luisa Givan, Lesley Edgar, Linda Dornan, Lesley Gillespie, Gemma Magennis, Sandra Thomas, Ruth O’Kane and Christine Gordon on representing the club so well.

Hopefully that’s everyone… if we’ve missed anyone, give us a shout and we’ll happily add you! 😊

A lovely medal awaited all finishers, with the option to purchase an event T-shirt too.

And if you’ve got the bug already… entries for the 2027 race are now open! 🏃‍♀️🎉💙💛

🎽🏃‍♂️ Comber 10K 2026 A great turnout from 11 Saintfield Striders at this year’s Comber 10K, with some fantastic perform...
21/06/2026

🎽🏃‍♂️ Comber 10K 2026

A great turnout from 11 Saintfield Striders at this year’s Comber 10K, with some fantastic performances across the field.

Leading the club home was Ben McCaughtry, finishing in an impressive 39:01 (63rd overall), closely followed by Simon Davey in 40:50.

A special congratulations goes to Dylan Brackenridge, who completed his first ever 10K race, crossing the line in a brilliant 42:46 to finish 127th overall. A fantastic debut over the distance – we’re sure it’s the first of many! 👏

Saintfield Striders Results:
🏃 Ben McCaughtry – 39:01
🏃 Simon Davey – 40:50
🏃 Dylan Brackenridge – 42:46 ⭐ First 10K!
🏃 Aaron Orr – 42:49
🏃 Alan McCaughtry – 44:59
🏃 William Redpath – 45:22
🏃‍♀️ Elaine Emo – 49:13
🏃‍♀️ Nichola-Jane Weir – 56:21
🏃 Robert Davison – 59:58
🏃 Stephen Glover – 1:05:55
🏃‍♀️ Gillian McCaughtry – 1:13:38

Congratulations to everyone who took part and represented the club so well. Whether chasing a PB, tackling your first 10K, or simply enjoying the occasion, every finish is an achievement.

Well done everyone! 💙👏

Huge thanks to Ballydrain Harriers for hosting a superb event 🙌👏

💙🧡parkrun round-up Saturday 20 June 2026It was another fantastic morning for Saintfield Striders at parkruns a...
21/06/2026

💙🧡parkrun round-up
Saturday 20 June 2026

It was another fantastic morning for Saintfield Striders at parkruns across Northern Ireland and beyond, with 51 club members taking part across 16 different events.

A special congratulations to Ben McCaughtry, who stormed to victory at Comber parkrun, taking first place overall in a superb 18:39.

Our quickest Striders on the day were:

* 🏃 Ben McCaughtry – 18:39 (1st overall, Comber)
* 🏃‍♀️ Kirsty Harshaw – 23:08 (2nd female, Montalto Estate)

A special mention also goes to Ann Wilson, who celebrated her birthday in the best possible way—with a parkrun at Queen’s! Not only did she mark the occasion with a strong run, but she also moves into a brand new age category. We hope the celebrations continued long after the finish funnel!

Striders on tour

It was another weekend of parkrun tourism, with Striders venturing well beyond Northern Ireland:

* 🇮🇪 Achill Greenway – Brian Miskelly
* 🇮🇪 Athlone RSC – Malcolm and Jan McMillan
* 🇮🇪 Claremorris – Pamela Johnson
* 🇮🇪 Malahide – Andrew Thomas
* 🇯🇪 Jersey – Brian and Lorraine Sloan
* 🇦🇺 Cowra, Australia – Colin and Julie Moore

Back home, our biggest club turnout was at Montalto Estate, where eight Striders took to the start line, while six members enjoyed Queen’s parkrun and five were in action at Comber.

Well done to everyone who represented Saintfield Striders this weekend. Whether you were chasing a podium place, celebrating a birthday, exploring a new parkrun or simply enjoying your Saturday morning 5k, every run counts. See you all next parkrunday!

Huge thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who make it all possible 🙌👏

🎽 Lisburn Half Marathon & 10kSaintfield Striders out again, in style, at the Lisburn running festival — one of Northern ...
18/06/2026

🎽 Lisburn Half Marathon & 10k

Saintfield Striders out again, in style, at the Lisburn running festival — one of Northern Ireland’s biggest race nights, known for its fast course and brilliant atmosphere.

🏃‍♂️10K

Leading the club home in the 10k was Peter Davison who delivered a superb performance, finishing 18th overall with a rapid chip time of 36:33. 👏

Julie Clendinning continued her consistently brilliant form crossing the line in 51:55 while Laura Carson smashed a new PB with an excellent run finishing in 55:04 — fantastic running! 🎉

Also covering the 10k course with strong, steady runs were Austin Moore, Stuart Smyth and Sarah Parkinson. 👏

🏃‍♀️Half Marathon

Three very strong performances from our half‑marathon crew - Niamh O’Connor, Sara Mitchell and Elaine McCaffrey. Fantastic running.

Well done, Striders! 💙

A brilliant night of racing, PBs, and standout performances. Huge credit to Peter for his top‑20 finish and Laura for her PB — and well done to every Strider who took on the Lisburn challenge.

Thanks to the organiser, volunteers and cheering squads 👏

💙🎽Saintfield Striders Shine at Florida Manor: A Day of Family, Fitness and Fun💙🎽Saintfield Striders enjoyed a truly unfo...
14/06/2026

💙🎽Saintfield Striders Shine at Florida Manor: A Day of Family, Fitness and Fun💙🎽

Saintfield Striders enjoyed a truly unforgettable day today as more than 120 members, families and friends gathered in the stunning grounds of Florida Manor Estate for the club’s annual multi‑distance challenge event. With races ranging from 5k to 10k, a half marathon, 3‑hour and 6‑hour endurance challenges, and a lively relay finale, the day offered something for everyone — runners, walkers, supporters and children alike.

The atmosphere was relaxed, friendly and full of community spirit. Perfect running conditions carried the athletes through the morning, and by afternoon the sunshine broke through, setting the scene for picnics, cheering squads and long‑overdue catch‑ups on the lawns of the estate.

🏆 6‑Hour Challenge

The longest event of the day delivered incredible displays of grit and determination with participants covering repeating 5k loops.

Women’s 6‑Hour Podium

1st – Kirsty Harshaw, completing an astonishing 11 loops 👏
2nd – Debra Jordan (Ballydrain Harriers guest), 10 loops👏
3rd – Jenny Fitzsimmon, 9 loops

Men’s 6‑Hour Podium👏

1st – Paul Edgar, 10 loops👏
2nd – Craig Simpson (Scrabo Striders guest), 9 loops👏
3rd – Jonny Kidd, 8 loops👏

🏆3‑Hour Challenge

Strong performances continued in the shorter endurance event.

First Female – Lusia Givan, 5 loops👏
First Male – Greg Conway, 6 loops👏

🏆Half Marathon

A competitive field produced fast running and tight finishes.

Men’s Half Marathon

1st – Peter Davison👏
2nd – Aaron Orr & Ronan Maguire (joint)👏👏

Women’s Half Marathon

1st – Heather Baron👏
2nd – Dawn Bannatyne👏
3rd – Ann Domican👏


🏆10k

The 10k races saw excellent pacing and strong finishes.

Men’s 10k

1st – Ben McCaughtry👏
2nd – Simon Davey👏
3rd – Andrew Barr👏

Women’s 10k

1st – Victoria Kelly👏
2nd – Elaine Emo👏
3rd – Kathy Gibson👏

🏆5k

A brilliant mix of runners made the 5k a highlight.

Men’s 5k

1st – Dylan Brackenridge👏
2nd – Euan Kelly👏
3rd – Peter Davison👏

Women’s 5k

1st – Sara Mitchell👏
2nd – Gillian Jordan👏
3rd – Leanne Smyth👏

🏆Relay Finale

The day wrapped up with a fun, fast and noisy relay race that had spectators lining the course and cheering every handover.

Winning Relay Team:
Luca Newberry, Alison Young, Aaron Orr and Euan Kelly👏👏👏👏

💙A Celebration of Community

More than anything, the event showcased what makes Saintfield Striders special: families supporting each other, friends running side by side, and a club that values participation every bit as much as performance. From walkers taking on their first loop to seasoned runners chasing personal goals, the spirit of the day was inclusive, energetic and full of joy.

The club extends heartfelt thanks to Florida Manor Estate for hosting us in such beautiful surroundings, to Mabel's coffee Cart for keeping everyone fuelled, St John’s Ambulance for being onsite and keeping everyone safe and reassured, and to Brian and Lorraine Sloan, along with the entire event sub‑committee and volunteer team, whose hard work made the day seamless and memorable.

A fantastic day for the Striders — and one that perfectly captured the club’s ethos of fitness, friendship and fun.

💙🧡 Parkrun Round-Up Saturday 13 JuneIt was another great Saturday morning for the Striders, with 42 members ...
14/06/2026

💙🧡 Parkrun Round-Up
Saturday 13 June

It was another great Saturday morning for the Striders, with 42 members taking part across 16 different parkruns in Northern Ireland, Ireland, England and even Australia.

👏 Fastest Striders this week:
🏃‍♂️ Ben McCaughtry – 18:51 at Comber parkrun
🏃‍♀️ Niamh O’Connor – 22:14 at Derrynoid Forest parkrun

Our most popular destination was Comber parkrun, where 11 Striders lined up to take on the course.

There was plenty of parkrun tourism too, with members visiting Ted Scobie Oval in Australia, Marple and Tilgate in England, and Templemore in Ireland, while many others enjoyed events across Northern Ireland.

A special mention goes to Damien Ritchie, Linda Dornan and Brian Miskelly, who took part at Lower Drummans parkrun, the unique event held within the grounds of Magilligan Prison.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who make parkrun happen every week. Your time and enthusiasm ensure thousands of people can enjoy their Saturday morning 5K.

Whether you were chasing a PB, ticking off another tourism venue, volunteering or simply enjoying your Saturday morning 5K, well done to everyone who represented Saintfield Striders this weekend. 👏

🎽 Beyond The Wall Triathlon 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃Striders Take on Beyond the Wall TriathlonCongratulations to Striders members Cliff Mc...
13/06/2026

🎽 Beyond The Wall Triathlon 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃

Striders Take on Beyond the Wall Triathlon

Congratulations to Striders members Cliff McElhinney and Nicola McGregor, who headed to Castle Ward Estate today, to take on the Beyond the Wall Sprint Triathlon.

Hosted by Down Triathlon Club, the event set against the stunning backdrop of Strangford Lough. Competitors tackled a 750m open-water swim, followed by a 20km rolling bike course through the scenic countryside around Downpatrick, before finishing with a 5km run through the beautiful grounds of the historic Castle Ward Estate.

A special congratulations goes to Nicola, who was competing in her very first triathlon. Taking on all three disciplines is a fantastic achievement and a brilliant way to begin her triathlon journey.

Experienced triathlete Cliff McElhinney once again delivered an excellent performance, finishing 2nd in his age group on the challenging course—a superb result against strong competition.

Our super supporters Brian, David and Geoff, where there to cheer the competitors on while club stalwarts Oonagh and Bernie gave up their time to support and officiate at the event. Volunteers are the backbone of races like these, and their efforts helped ensure everything ran safely and smoothly for all the competitors.

Congratulations to everyone involved—whether racing or volunteering—excellent effort!

🎽 Enniskillen 10kStriders were represented by Elaine Emo and Philip Jordan at this year’s Modern Tyres Enniskillen 10K, ...
13/06/2026

🎽 Enniskillen 10k

Striders were represented by Elaine Emo and Philip Jordan at this year’s Modern Tyres Enniskillen 10K, with Elaine enjoying a particularly memorable return to her home turf.

Starting beside the iconic Enniskillen Castle, the sold-out race took runners on a scenic but challenging route through the beautiful grounds of Castle Coole before taking on the infamous Ardhowen Hills – a section that has become one of the race’s defining features. With around 1,200 runners on the start line, the atmosphere was electric from the gun to the finish.

For Elaine, this race meant that little bit more. Back running the roads she knows so well, and with plenty of local support along the route, she produced a superb performance to bag a 10K personal best.

Keeping her composure over the testing course before digging deep in the closing kilometres, Elaine crossed the line with a fantastic new PB – proof that sometimes there’s no place quite like home to bring out your best.

Philip Jordan also flew the Striders flag, taking on the challenging Enniskillen course and adding another strong performance in the club colours on a day that showcased one of Northern Ireland’s most popular road races.

Congratulations to both Elaine and Philip on representing club so well, and an extra special well done to Elaine on a brilliant new 10K PB! 👏🏅🖤💚

🎽 Co Down 5KThree Saintfield Striders made the short trip to Downpatrick on Friday evening to take on the ever-popular C...
13/06/2026

🎽 Co Down 5K

Three Saintfield Striders made the short trip to Downpatrick on Friday evening to take on the ever-popular Co Down 5K, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Known as one of Northern Ireland’s fastest and flattest road 5Ks, the town centre course once again attracted a strong field and produced some excellent racing.

Our runners all put in great performances:

🥈 Andrew Barr produced an outstanding run to finish 2nd in the 20–25 minute race.

👏 Andy Curran claimed 5th place in Race 2 with another strong performance.

💪 Neil Black completed the course with determination, proudly representing the club in Race 1.

Well done to all three Saintfield Striders. It was great to see the club represented at another fantastic local event.

Credit to the organisers and marshals for putting on a super night. 👏

🎽 Hill & Dale - LoughshannaghSaintfield Striders were represented by Alan Jordan and Rab McClenaghan at Thursday evening...
12/06/2026

🎽 Hill & Dale - Loughshannagh

Saintfield Striders were represented by Alan Jordan and Rab McClenaghan at Thursday evening’s Slieve Loughshannagh race, the seventh event in this year’s Hill and Dale Series.

Widely regarded as one of the toughest races in the series, the challenging route traverses Carn, Doan, Loughshannagh and Ott before a fast descent to the finish. Recent rain made the rocky terrain and grassy descents particularly slippery, adding another layer of difficulty to an already demanding mountain course.

Despite the testing conditions, both Alan and Rab produced strong performances, negotiating the technical terrain safely and enjoying another memorable evening in the Mournes.

Well done to both runners on representing Saintfield Striders in one of the series’ most demanding races. 💙

Thanks to Newcastle AC for hosting and Richard Cowan for great photos 👏📷

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