Sunrise Run 2024
Jul
28

Sunrise Run 2024


THE SUNRISE RUN

The Sunrise Run is a 5k race/run (including walk) organised in memory of East Coast Athletic Club's late friend and highly respected club member - Patrick 'Paddy' Campbell. 

This annual event, will raise much needed funds for the Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke charity.

The 5k is open to everyone, so come along and run, walk or jog 5k!

There will be prizes for the top three male and female finishers.

So, why so early?

In organising a run in memory of Paddy Campbell, we wanted to ask 'what was Paddy's favourite run?'  The unanimous answer was early morning, therefore it was decided... this race has to be early!  The route was also one which Paddy himself completed on numerous Saturday mornings as part of the popular Larne parkrun - he always strived for a new personal best!

SUNRISE RUN RACE INFO:

ENTRY - Entry is completely FREE.  However, we have donation buckets for NI Chest Heart & Stroke and all donations would be kindly appreciated.

REGISTRATION - Registration will be taken on the day from 6:10am and will close at 6:50am SHARP (Please arrive early).

ROUTE - The route will cover 5k (3.1miles) in distance and will start at Dixon Hall following the path into Carnfunnock Country Park where all runners/walkers will complete two loops of the paths inside the park and finishing back at Dixon Hall.

TIMING - This event will be fully timed with results being made available through the East Coast AC website.

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Jun
1

Cairncastle Classic Fell Race

CCFR SELECTED FOR NIMRA 2024 CHAMPIONSHIPS

We're delighted to see our Cairncastle Classic Fell Race be added to the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association 2024 Championship Series.

Following the success of the 2023 event, it will be an honour to again welcome Northern Ireland's talented fell running fraternity to our 'home'.

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Feb
4
to 3 Mar

Junior Cross Country

East Coast AC are proud to announce details of our Junior Cross Country Series, a three race Series aimed at promoting Junior athletics within the Borough of Mid & East Antrim.

All three races will be in local venues and are open to EVERYONE!  Details of the three races can be found below!

In order to qualify for the 'grand final' prize giving (after Race 3), all athletes must complete at least two out of the three races in the Series (best two results will be used where athletes have competed in all three events).

Age categories are as follows:

MINI

Girls & Boys

Year of Birth

2018 / 2019 / 2020

MINOR

Girls & Boys

Year of Birth

2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017

JUNIOR

Girls & Boys

Year of Birth

2011 / 2012 / 2013

SENIOR

Girls & Boys

Year of Birth

2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010

Dates and entry for the 2024 ECAC Junior XC Series are now confirmed:

Race 1: Sunday 4th February - Larne High School

Race 2: Sunday 18th February - Larne Grammar School

Race 3: Sunday 3rd March - Sandy Bay playing fields

ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

Online entries can be made by clicking on the image below!

Entry will close the day before each race.

Prices are £5 per race, £8 for two races or £10 for all three.

In order to qualify for the 'grand final' prize giving (after Race 3), all athletes must complete at least two out of the three races in the Series (best two results will be used where athletes have competed in all three events). The prizes will be trophies for first, second and third.

In each of the three races, medals will be awarded to the first three athletes in each race category.

Please note that these events are open to all juniors from all schools and all athletic clubs.

Race Times

Races will start 15 minutes after the Registration Closing Times detailed in the table.

Please ensure all athletes arrive in good time for their races as we have quite a few races to get through each event.

2024 Results

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Sept
1
to 28 Jun

Club Championship 23-24

What is it about?

The 'East Coast AC Championship Challenge Series consists of a number of races held throughout the year that allow all athletes to compete on a level playing field (more or less!).  The races aim to cover most aspects of running, including trail, road, cross country and fell/mountain.  The timetable for the events can be seen in the flyer beside this text.

The Series includes internal (organised by East Coast AC) races as well as external races.  The East Coast AC races are open to everyone, not just club members.  However, only fully paid up club members will be considered for the Series awards given to the winner of each event.

Races are either based around a staggered or mass start system.  A staggered system allows for the more inexperienced or slower runners to start first and those who are expected to be faster, will start last - the faster you are, the more 'delay' time (handicap) that is added to your start time, so as to slow you down. 

The theory is that, the amount of delay that is added to your start time varies so that all runners should cross the finish time at exactly the same time... therefore everyone has the same chance of crossing the line first. 

A mass start system is similar in that a 'delay' time, or handicap, is calculated for each athlete, however, all athletes start the race at the same time.  This ensures that no one is left waiting too long in the cold or after their warm-up before starting the race, it also allows inexperienced athletes to experience a mass start, similar to that in officially organised events outside the club.  Athletes will cross the line at various times, and their handicap is added on to their end result.

Why should you do it?

Well first off, it should be fun... honest!  As the events are over a variety of terrains, it gives you a chance to try out other types of racing and you can make your mind up on which one you prefer.  It should encourage you to push yourself that little bit more, because in theory, everyone has an equal opportunity to win - not just the 'top runners'.

Who can take part?

Our series is open to all members, friends, and family.  Anyone can take part in the events.  East Coast AC are a friendly, welcoming, and all inclusive club, suitable for athletes of all abilities.

2023 -2024 Fixtures/Races

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