04/08/2025
❗️FINAL INSTRUCTIONS for the Mallusk 5 Mile Race & 1 Mile Fun Run❗️
*Please Read Carefully*
We’re excited to welcome you on race day, Friday 8th August! Please take a moment to read the following important race day information.
1. Race Pack Collection 🔹
Race numbers can be collected from the Academy Hub at the following times:
- Thursday 7th August: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Friday 8th August: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Collection Location:
Academy Sports Club
Mallusk Road, Mallusk
Co Antrim, BT36 4QE
Important: Race numbers are non-transferable. Swapping numbers can interfere with race timing, age categories, and team results, and may lead to disqualification.
*All name change requests have now closed*
2. Road Closures 🔹
Please note the following road closures on race evening:
- Mallusk Road (between Park Road and Hydepark Road) will be closed from 7:15 PM.
- Hydepark Road (between Mallusk Road and Boghill Road) will be closed from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
PSNI and Mallusk Harriers marshals will help manage these closures, but occasional vehicles may still enter the course. For your safety, please stay alert and avoid wearing non-approved earphones.
3. Parking 🔹
There is ample parking near the start/finish, though it will be unmanned. Note that race capacity has increased by 150 participants this year (including the fun run), so allow extra time.
Recommended parking locations:
- City of Belfast Playing Fields (4 Tudor Park, BT36 4RH)
~0.5 miles from the start – perfect for a warm-up jog!
❗️Please do not park at the Academy Hub – spaces are reserved for race officials and wheelchair athletes. Be mindful not to obstruct residents driveways or the course.
4. Toilets 🔹
Facilities available:
- At Academy Hub: 5 ladies' and 5 men's toilets
- Outside Hub: 4 portaloos
5. Race Route 🔹
The 5 Mile Race starts at 7:30 PM sharp.
Please be at the start line by 7:20 PM for the pre-race briefing.
- Start Line: Mallusk Road (beside Academy Hub)
- Course: A left-hand loop featuring the challenging Sealstown Hill in the first 1.5 miles, followed by mostly flat/downhill terrain.
View the route online here:
👉 Mallusk 5 Mile Route on Plotaroute
6. First Aid 🔹
Provided by Ambutran at:
- Top of Sealstown Hill
- Start Area
- Finish Area
Please alert a marshal if you or another runner requires assistance.
7. Water Stations 🔹
A water station will be located 2 miles in, at the top of Sealstown Hill, generously provided and manned by McLaughlin and Harvey.
At the finish, we’ll have:
- Water & energy drinks from Coca-Cola
- Avonmore Protein Milk for all finishers
8. 1 Mile Fun Run 🔹
We’re thrilled to introduce the 1 Mile Fun Run to inspire young runners!
• Start: Hydepark Road (same as main finish line)
• Start Time: 7:35 PM - Please be on the start line for 7.30pm as we will be setting the fun run off as soon as possible after the main run.
• Route: Straight out-and-back mile
Every participant receives a medal and goodie bag, with mini awards for winners. Special thanks to Barista Bar for sponsoring medals, trophies, and treats!
9. Personal Belongings 🔹
Please do not bring valuables. You may leave clothing at the Academy Hub, but Mallusk Harriers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
10. Post-Race Refreshments 🔹
Join us back at the Academy Hub for our famous post-race hospitality, including:
• Hot dogs, sandwiches, tea, coffee, and sweet treats
• Massive thanks to Mayfield Village Butchers for supplying the sausages and to all our club members for their incredible baking/sandwich making/ food donations etc
11. Prize Giving 🔹
Prizes will be awarded at the Academy Hub after both races.
Main Race Prizes
• 1st Male & Female – £50 + trophy
• 2nd Male & Female – £40 + trophy
• 3rd Male & Female – £30 + trophy
• All Age Category Winners including 15–18 junior prize – £20
Team Prizes – Barista Bar Team Challenge
• Men's Teams: First 5 affiliated male club runners. Fastest total time wins.
• Women's Teams: First 4 affiliated female club runners. Fastest total time wins.
No need to pre-register teams.
🏆 Current Trophy Holders:
Men – Willowfield Harriers
Women – North Belfast Harriers
The Newtownabbey Cup
A friendly rivalry between Mallusk Harriers and Monkstown Spartans – who will claim the crown?
12. Photography 🔹
Official photos will be posted on our page, taken by Karl McBride - Photography and Tony Dalton Photography. Feel free to tag friends, and share your own pics with us. We love to see your race day moments!
13. “Design-a-Sign” Competition 🔹
New for this year! Have a supporter bring a creative sign to the course and enter our competition to win a £20 prize. Just snap a photo and DM it to us on Facebook - bonus points for in-route photos with the sign!
14. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors 🔹
Organizing this race involves considerable costs, including road safety and PSNI coordination. We couldn't do it without the generous support of these local businesses:
• Barista Bar – Our go-to coffee stop pre and post-race
• BSC. Health and Fitness – You will pass this impressive Hydrox Gym near the finish line on Hydepark Road – have a nosey!
• Cottonmount Arms – Recently refurbished and worth a visit
• Avonmore Milk
• Coca-Cola
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• Mayfield Village Butchers
• Paul Harley Gas Services and Repairs
Please show them your support in return!
We’re looking forward to another fantastic evening of racing, fun, and community spirit.
Best of luck – we’ll see you at the start line!
Mallusk Harriers
