The NI and Ulster Championship Bangor 10K, which is proudly sponsored by leading local estate agent John Minnis Estate Agents and organised by North Down Athletics Club in association with Ards and North Down Borough Council, will take place on Saturday 28th September 2024.
The NI and Ulster Championship race is open to experienced and novice runners alike, offering participants the chance to take on a fun challenge whilst enjoying a stunning coastal route, which begins in Castle Park and makes its way through Bangor town centre, before heading out along the coast and countryside to Groomsport and finishing in Ward Park.
John Minnis, Company Director at John Minnis Estate Agents, which offers a comprehensive range of property services, including residential sales, lettings, and property management, said:
“As a local estate agent, we are dedicated to supporting community initiatives, and John Minnis Estate Agents is thrilled to once again partner with North Down Athletic Club to facilitate this exciting event.
We are proud to work closely with our local community to have a lasting and positive impact and partnering with North Down Athletics Club for its highly-anticipated Bangor 10k allows us to do just that.
With the race just around the corner, it’s a fantastic opportunity to bring together both experienced runners and those new to the sport, all in the spirit of community and togetherness.
As an estate agent that takes care of people, property, and places, we’re committed to supporting initiatives that promote health and wellbeing and are looking forward to cheering on the over 1200 people signed up for the Bangor 10K this weekend.
Good luck to everyone taking part!”
Jamie Stevenson, Chairperson of North Down Athletic Club, which is celebrating its 50th year in 2024, added:
“It has been incredible to watch the NI and Ulster Championship Bangor 10K grow in popularity over the past number of years, with local runners as well as participants from further afield travelling to take part.
The race, set against the stunning backdrop of North Down, is particularly unique in terms of its picturesque views, which incentivise large numbers of runners of all abilities to take part each year.
North Down Athletic Club would like to thank our event sponsor, John Minnis Estate Agents, for its support in making this year’s NI and Ulster Championship Bangor 10K a race to remember.”
The 2024 NI and Ulster Championship Bangor 10K prize fund is in excess of £3400. Limited entries remain open until Thursday 26th September.
The race will also be supported by Cosimac, Electronic & Security Systems, Pure Running, Gordons Chemists, and Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
For more information about this year’s NI and Ulster Championship Bangor 10k, please visit northdownac.co.uk/bangor10k
More than 1500 runners have entered this year’s race. Many will be chasing their own personal goals as they challenge themselves to complete the scenic 10k route, while some local athletes will be racing for titles and prizes in the NI & Ulster Championship event. Here are a few of the runners you may spot among the race leaders;
Craig McMeechan, North Down AC
The local man has a 10k PB of 30:26. he was 5th in last year’s Bangor 10k in 30:42 and 3rd in the Laganside 10k earlier this month in 30:43.
Jared Martin, Ballydrain Harriers
Jared has a PB of 31:55 and with wins at the Peel 10k and the Wytham Woods Trails 10k this year he’s another contender on the flatter North Down roads.
Jimmy Sloan, Annadale Striders
With a 33:00 at the Jimmy’s 10k and 33:06 at the Portadown Running Festival 10k this year, as well as 15:12 on the track at 5000m last month, Jimmy is one of a strong contingent of Annadale Striders heading to North Down.
Lea Adamson, Annadale Striders
After running 80:52 at the Rome Half Marathon this year and fantastic performances over 8k, the Surrey based Annadale Strider looks likely to be a strong contender in the women’s race.
Jessica Craig, North Down AC
Another strong local contender in the women’s race Jessica ran 77:51 at the Omagh Half Marathon last year and has a 10k PB of 33:52.
Finn McNally, North Belfast Harriers
The North Belfast Harrier was 2nd at this weekend’s Belfast Half Marathon in 67:44. The winner of this year’s Brighton Phoenix 10k in 30:07 has a 10k PB of 29:29 and a parkrun PB of 14:24.
Brhane Gebrebrhan, Annadale Striders
After a 3rd place finish at the Belfast City Half Marathon in 68:23, this year’s Laganside 10k winner in 30:31 will be another strong contender from Annadale Striders.
Conall McClean, Candour Track Club
Conall won the Féile 10k in August in 31:48 and has a 10k PB of 30:28.
Tony McCambridge, Candour Track Club
Tony finished 2nd to his clubmate at the Féile 10k in 31:48. With a PB of 31:02, he’s another local runner to look out for in Bangor on Saturday.
Cameron Stewart, Annadale Striders
Another strong contender with a 6th place finish in 30:50 at last year’s Bangor 10k and a win at the Carlingford 5k this year.
Zak Hanna, Newcastle AC
A Newcastle AC runner who is at home in the Mournes and even faster on the roads. Zak won this year’s Jimmy’s 10k in 31:14.
Patrick McNiff, Newcastle AC
Another strong Newcastle;e AC runner, Patrick ran 31:48 in Bangor last year and finished this year’s Queen’s 5k in 15:13.
Robyn McKee, Annadale Striders
Robyn’s recent form includes 33:51 at the 2023 Seeley Cup and a 17:17 3rd place finish at the Carlingford 5k.
Connor Gallagher, Candour Track Club
Connor has great pace across a variety of distances with a marathon PB of 2:22:56 and a 10k PB of 31:22. He recently ran 70:53 at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.