Mark Weir: President

A member of North Down since the early 80’s I was honoured to be selected as President of the club I have been representing since I was a boy in 2024, it’s 50th year.

These days I can be seen more in the mountains and competing in Ultra events as previous track exploits disappear in the rear-view mirror.

We welcome all abilities here at NDAC, all levels of experience across numerous disciplines; from hammer to trail running, C25K to Marathon and the rest.

“I would finally like to say a big thank you to coaches, volunteers, committee members and athletes who make the club what it is today.”

Pat O’Driscoll: Vice President

Roger Sexton: Vice President & Coach Coordinator

I competed for NDAC over 100m, 200m & 400m, as a junior athlete in the 1980’s and represented NI at both Junior & Senior international level, before retiring in 1993. I returned to competition as a master’s athlete and got involved in coaching when my son joined the club, in 2012, and currently hold the M40 & M45 100m & 200m NI records. I’ve been the sprints coach since 2014 and have held various committee positions since 2017 but am currently the Coaches’ Representative and one of the Vice-Presidents.

Jamie Stevenson: Chairperson

Phil Archer: Vice Chairperson

My running journey began in Jan 2023 when I joined the NDAC c25k program in a bid to lose weight and improve my overall health. After completing my first 5k at Bangor Parkrun, and getting bitten by the running bug, I joined the club in May 23 and haven’t looked back since.

Running has brought some amazing friends into my life, and I look forward to meeting more. Here’s to many more years of running and socialising 🙂

Angela Fawthrop: Honorary Secretary

Julie Balmer: Assistant Secretary

Nicola Stevenson: Membership Secretary

George Emerson: Grants Officer

Courtney Thompson: Welfare Officer

Aaron McAuley: Honorary Treasurer

Daniel Conway: Assistant Treasurer

David McKeague

After getting back into running during lockdown, I rejoined the club in 2022.

Since then I’ve developed a preference for the trails, mud and generally anything off-road.

It’s been great to get back into racing and meeting everyone again – both old faces and new.

Hopefully see you out running or on a start line somewhere.

Helen Byers

I joined NDAC in 2015 after being encouraged to come along by members I met at parkrun, and I haven’t looked back since. Winning the club’s London Marathon entry in 2017 sparked a love of marathon running, leading to 16 marathon finishes to date (PB 3.23.05), including all six World Marathon Majors. I served as Ladies Captain from 2017 to 2020 and represented Northern Ireland at the Masters Cross Country Championships in 2018. The club has given me many great friendships and experiences. I’m also a keen park runner, a triathlete, and I’m looking forward to representing Ireland at the Triathlon World Age Group Championships in 2026. When I’m not training, park running or competing, I’m an accountant, the Event Director of Bangor junior parkrun and proud mum of two, who are also NDAC members.

Francis Marsh

Claire Louise Scott

Hi my name is Claire Louise Scott . I’m currently a committee member and ladies Captain. I come from a triathlon background but am currently concentrating on running. I particularly love cross country season in winter and the hill and dale series in spring / summer.
(I have 2 grown up kids who unfortunately don’t run at all and think I’m mad)

Claire Louise Scott: Women’s Cross Country / Endurance