Six of NIMRA’s hardiest (and arguable best looking) fell runners were back on international duty this past weekend in Scotland to challenge at this year’s Senior Home Countries International. Ashley showing the boys how to dance Glas Tulaichean (Spittal of Glenshee)was the hill that would see Jack McKenna, Keith Johnston, Joshua McAtee, Ethan McMullan, Ashley Crutchley led into uphill battle by captain Ryan Stewart. The men weren’t there simply to take part. Claiming Scottish, English and Welsh scalps was the name of the game! On Friday 10th May the chaps congregated in Dundee for their base c ..read more

Welcome to our fourth edition of the monthly NIMRA newsletter ‘The Mountain Runner’, and we are pleased to show off the April 2024 edition updating you with any news or highlights from the previous month and what is coming up for the month ahead. Members can use this as a focus point to stay updated with all the goings on, and we appreciate if anyone would like to make any contributions throughout the year, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to include in the latest bulletin. HIGHLIGHTS *Hill & Dale Series (Races 1, 2 & 3) Davy Hicks getting reminder in Castlewellan why the Hill ..read more

Well…it happened… After weeks and weeks of rainy, high wind weekends the sun shone over the Mourne Mountains, and their magnetic charm drew runners from all corners of the Island to take part in the inaugural Granite peaks races. The 25k for those wishing for a new experience and the ultra for those experienced and looking for a new challenge. Like the website said, “Experience the mysterious & mythical Mourne Mountains landscape as you race across its granite peaks.” Runners from far South, out West and down the East coast joined Northern racers in a day that shone brightly upon them all ..read more

A fine start to the season for the NIMRA internationals! The 1st International trip of the season saw a x4 female and x5 male strong NIMRA team travel to Keswick, England to compete in the British Intercounties Senior Mountain race on 21/04/2024. This year’s race also doubled up as the British Athletics trial race for the  “up and down” event at the Senior European Off-Road Running Championships due to take place in Annecy, France from 31st May to 2nd June 2024. Around 200 athletes were toeing the line on the day in an attempt to bring their county glory and hope ..read more

· DATE: Saturday 11th May · VENUE: Perth, Scotland · TEAMS: 4 senior men, 4 senior women, 2 U23 men, and 2 U23 women (born on or after 2002). · DISTANCE/HEIGHT: Senior Men & Senior Women: approx. 7km 670m WEBSITE: Details found here https://www.scottishhillrunners.uk/Races.aspx Glas Tulaichean, Glen Shee Teams have now been selected and list below.  Unfortunately on this occasion we will not be sending a womens team. Ryan Stewart – Team Captain Joshua McAtee Keith Johnston Andrew Tees Ashley Crutchley U23 Ethan McMullan U23 Many congrats to the runners selected and best of luck ..read more

Welcome to our third edition of the monthly NIMRA newsletter ‘The Mountain Runner’, and we are pleased to show off the March 2024 edition updating you with any news or highlights from the previous month and what is coming up for the month ahead. Members can use this as a focus point to stay updated with all the goings on, and we appreciate if anyone would like to make any contributions throughout the year, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to include in the latest bulletin. HIGHLIGHTS *Slieve Gullion Race (Sat 2nd March 2024) Full speed ahead for the first race of the year Over one hu ..read more

We have now selected teams and list below: Mens Team Tom Crudgington U23 – Newcastle & District AC Ryan Stewart – Team Captain – Unattached Jared Martin – Ballydrain Harriers Ashley Crutchley – Newcastle & District AC Joshua McAtee – Mourne Runners Reserve: Keith Johnston – senior – Armagh AC                  Ethan McMullan – U23 – Newcastle & District AC Ladies Team Martsje Hell – Team Captain – North Belfast Harriers Tanya Cummings – Newcastle & District AC Catriona Edington – Unattached Alexa James – Carmen Runners Laura McCo ..read more

Exploring Mountain Running as an Opportunity for Junior Endurance Athletes Tuesday 12th March @ 8:30pm Attendees should email philhodge@hotmail.com to receive access to the Zoom session ..read more

Saturday, 16 March 2024, 14:00 ONLINE ENTRY HERE Trial to select N.I. & Ulster U18 Athletes to compete in Aguilar de Campoo,Spain on the 20th – 23rd  June 2024. 17th INTERNATIONAL U18 MOUNTAIN RUNNING CUP 21/22 JUNE 2024 MONTAÑA PALENTINA (SPAIN) Click website link above Trial date – 16th March 2024 Time – 2:00pm Race Venue : Tollymore Forest main carpark – at the mountain end – blue transit minibus Format – Single race format of approximately 5km and 200m+ climb. Download the Race Route Eligibility – 4 female and 4 male athletes born in  2008 or 2007 Athlet ..read more

Welcome to our second edition of the monthly NIMRA newsletter ‘The Mountain Runner’, and we are pleased to show off the Feb 2024 edition updating you with any news or highlights from the previous month and what is coming up for the month ahead. Members can use this as a focus point to stay updated with all the goings on, and we appreciate if anyone would like to make any contributions throughout the year, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to include in the latest bulletin. HIGHLIGHTS – IMRA Races Feb 2024 With February generally quieter for racing this edition will be a fair bit short ..read more