Race over the Glen
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Event
Race Over the Glen takes place on 1 January 2026 at Glenariff Forest Park, Glenariff Road, Ballymena, Antrim. The event is organised by Ballymena Runners and marks the 30th running of the race. The course is a technical trail route of 10 kilometres that passes forest views and waterfalls. Tail runners may advise competitors to exit the course for safety; runners who are withdrawn from the course should speak to the race team to receive a medal.
Pre-race registration is scheduled at the Ballymena Bowling Club on 28 December. Race day registration is at the Visitors Centre in Glenariff. The minimum age to enter is 16 or older. Entries recorded so far total 389 participants.
Entry, prizes and logistics
Entries open on 14 September 2025 and close on 26 December 2025. Entry types and fees are: Affiliated - Green Entry £20.00; Non-Affiliated - Green Entry £22.50; Affiliated - Standard Entry £27.50; Non-Affiliated - Standard Entry £30.00. The Green Entry includes a medal and chip timing. The Standard Entry includes a medal, chip timing and a long-sleeved technical T-shirt celebrating 30 years of the race. Transfers and name changes can be made online until the entry closing date; there are no refunds or deferrals.
Prize money and prizes total more than £1,000. Open prizes for male and female winners are 1st £125, 2nd £100 and 3rd £75. Age category prizes of £30 apply in several age bands; team prizes are decided by the top four club finish positions. Parking is available at Ballee Park and Ride, ECOS Park, Ballymena Leisure Centre and Parkmore Forest - Touring in the Trees; car sharing is encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.