LAGAN VALLEY ATHLETICS CLUB

Lagan Valley Athletics Club is one of the major athletics clubs in the city of Belfast, accommodating for athletes of all ages and abilities across the many different disciplines within this amazing sport.

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2020 marked our 30th year as a club, bringing with it 30 years of achievements, memories and friendships.

We are always keen for new members to join the Lagan Valley family. No matter your experience or fitness there is always a place for you.

Years Running

Club Members

LVAC Fab 5

Lagan Valley Athletics Club has been organising summer Thursday night competitions for the last 30 years.

The popular long-standing series, LVAC Fab 5, has been a firm favourite in the athletic calendar and have provided a competitive and fun environment for athletes young and old, from across the country and beyond.

News

Read about the exciting things Lagan Valley Athletics Club are involved with.

2024 NI & Ulster Indoor Age Group Championships

Lagan Valley AC Juniors star in 2024 NI & Ulster Indoor Age Group Championships with PBs aplenty and 21 medals won.

Irish Indoor Senior Championships

At the National Indoors the Club had a very successful Championships with 3 podium finishes.

European Club Cross Country Championships

Lagan Valley AC Junior Men proudly take to the line to the club and Ireland at the European Club Cross Country Championships in Albufeira.

Irish Indoor Multi Event Championships

LVAC Masters show the juniors how its done at the Irish Indoor Multi Event Championships.

NI & Ulster Masters XC Championships

The Lagan Valley Masters Women continued their season of great success by taking the Silver Medals at the NI & Ulster Masters Championships.

Lagan Valley AC Annual Charity Run

Lagan Valley continued their fundraising efforts with Club President organising the 2024 Annual Charity Run. A great entry saw vital funds being raised for Motor Neurone Disease.

Mallusk XC

City of Belfast Playing Fields played host to the Mathieson Cup & Shield organised by Mallusk XC on the 13th January 2024.

International Honours Galore for LVAC

Lagan Valley AC has kicked off 2024 in style with a number of the club members getting selected to represent both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

2024 Indoor Season Gets Underway at Irish U20 / U23 Championships

Lagan Valley AC have started the Indoor season in style with PB’s and medals coming thick and fast.

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker 2023

Tough conditions faced the runners at the Christmas cracker. 

Boxing Day News

Lagan Valley AC were out running off the turkey in a number of venues on Boxing Day with a number of successes.

LVAC girls in action in Derry and Tollymore

Katie Keown stars in the Maiden City as do Rebecca Abbott and Isabella O’Dowd in Tollymore.

Monday Mob Christmas Flash Mob

The final Parkrun Flashmob of 2023 took place at the very exposed and windswept Knockbracken.

Lagan Valley Stars Shine Alongside Another Star

Lagan Valley got the chance to witness World Record Running by Ciara Mageean at the Victoria Park Parkrun.

Lagan Valley AC making the Santa Hat look Good.

The Club ensured Santa has no choice but to join Lagan Valley with his signature hat becoming part of the club kit over the festive season.

Further Success for Lagan Valley AC the Irish Uneven XC Championships in NavaN

The Malcolm Cup took place at the Dub Playing fields on the 26th November. Lagan Valley had another good turn out across the age groups.

Lagan Valley AC Santa Run- Sun 17th December 2023.

The annual Lagan Valley AC Santa Run will take place on Sunday the 17th December at 10:30hrs with Santa Hats compulsory and bells preferable. Meeting at Mary Peters Track Carpark.

Acorns XC

Lagan Valley 4 battle the tough conditions in Mid Ulster for the Irwin Spears Memorial XC hosted by Acorns AC.

Malcolm Cup 2023

The Malcolm Cup took place at the Dub Playing fields on the 26th November. Lagan Valley had another good turn out across the age groups.

Seeley Cup 10k

The prestigious Seeley Cup 10k promoted by Willowfield Harriers in memory of the late Joe Seeley took place in Ormeau Park on the 2nd December.

Gosford 5k / 10k Born2Run

Podium Places for LVAC at Gosford 5k

Irish National XC

It was a golden day for Lagan Valley AC at the Irish National XC in Gowran on Sunday 19th November 2023.

British and Irish Masters XC International.

History made in Glasgow at the British and Irish Masters Cross Country International.

Lagan Valley AGM 2023

Monday 13th January was the Lagan Valley AC AGM and Awards Night.

Run in the Dark 2023

Silver for Jenny Finlay in Run in the Dark 5k.

Buggy Club NI Anniversary

Buggy Club NI celebrated their 10th Anniversary at Down Royal Racecourse

Comber XC

Ballydrain Harriers once again provided a great event at the Comber XC with a tough course made tougher with added hurdles along the way.

NI & Ulster Age Group XC Championships

The last four weeks has seen results on the country and road which are probably the best ever in the clubs 34 year history, certainly at youth level.

McConnell Shield 2023

Lagan Valley Ladies take Team Silver in McConnell Shield XC

The Marathon Success’s continue

Marathon PB for Keith Dawson in the bright lights of New York.

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** LVAC AGM - Monday 13th November 2023

The Lagan Valley AC Committee are pleased to announce the LVAC AGM and Awards Event taking place on Monday 13th November 2023 at 6.45pm.

Northern Ireland Masters X/C Championships and International Trials

Our Monday Mobbers had a great turn out at the Northern Ireland Masters X/C Championships at Queens Playing Fields on the 7th October 2023.

10 Milers, Boardwalks and Marathons

From Armagh to Murlough to Chicago – LVAC had runners in action everywhere you look.

LVAC Minis out in force in Armagh

The Lagan Valleys Minis showed the Seniors how its done in Armagh

Tour De Moselle

John Glover and Bobby Hanna swap the Hokas for Cleats

Northern Ireland Road Relay Championships

Lagan Valley Seniors had a great day at the 2023 Road Relay Championships with 6 Teams taking to the start line and the Masters Ladies Claiming the top spot and being crowned NI Champions.

Lagan Valleys very own Ron Hill

Trevor Wilson on the run for 5 years!!!

European Masters Championships

Joe Fry travelled to Pescara, Italy as part of the Irish Team for the European Masters

Northern Ireland and Ulster 10K Road Championships

Sarah McNutt has a superb run to take Bronze Medal

Annaghmore Running Festival

PB’s and Podiums at the Annaghmore Running Festival

Belfast City Half Marathon

On a wet and dreary Sunday Morning 16 Lagan Valley runners paced the streets of Belfast for the 2023 Belfast Half Marathon

Armagh XC - TJ McElmeel Cup 2023

The 2023 Cross Country Season got underway in Armagh and Mother Nature ensured everyone got a taste of some real XC conditions.

British and Irish Mountain Running Championships

Katie Graham and Aoife Magee represent NI at British and Irish Mountain Running Championship

World Masters Running Championships

Shileen O’Kane travels to Madeira for the World Masters Champs

Hazel and Trevor take to the Mournes

Hazel and Trevor prove not all who wander are lost!!!

British Masters Championships

Success for Jimmy Harris and Lynsey Brown at the 2023 British Masters Track & Field Championships.

LaganSide 10k

11 LVAC runners braving the hot conditions for the 2023 Laganside 10k.

LVAC Junior Takeover at Victoria Park, Parkrun

LVAC Juniors turn Victoria Park Parkrun Start line Sky Blue and Navy.

Lagan Valley Club Championships 2023

Mary Peters Track painted sky blue and navy for the LVAC Championships to close the 2023 Track & Field Season.

NI Masters Championships a brilliant success for LVAC

The closing weekend of the Track & Field Calendar was a showcase for the LVAC Masters who secured 18 medals at the NI Masters Championships.

Irish National League Final

Silver for the Ladies in the Irish National League

LVAC Masters Excel in Irish Master Championships

6 LVAC Masters Travelled to Tullamore for the Irish Masters Championships, bringing home an impressive 13 medals.

European U20 Championships

Lughaidh Mallon travels to Jerusalem for European U20 Championships

Rock the Lough and Lakes

Gold for Sarah McNutt at the Rock the Lough and Lakes 10k

Irish National Track & Field Championships

4 Lagan Valley AC athletes travelled to Dublin for the Irish National Championships.

Hillsborough Castle Gardens Running Festival

Hillsborough was painted sky blue and navy with a great turn out for the club at the Hillsborough Castle Gardens Running Festival.

Gold and Irish Record for Joe Fry in the M65 Masters Pentathlon.

Joe takes the Gold and secures the Irish M65 Pentathlon Record

Day 2 & 3 - Irish Age Group Championships

Medal Streak continues at Day 2 and 3 of the Irish Age Group Championships.

Belfast British Milers Meet

Podium spots, championship standards and club records for LVAC at Belfast British Milers Meet.

Portaferry 10 miler and Relay

The Monday Mob travelled to Portaferry for the 10 miler and 2×5 miler Relay on the 18th July 2023.

Irish Age Group Championships

Podium Spots for Noah Harper and Lucas Thorn at Day 1 of the Irish Age Group Champs.

Zermatt (uphill) Marathon

Trevor Wilson competes at the Zermatt (uphill) marathon in Switzerland.

Club records, podiums and PBs for Junior Endurance Squad

Club Records and PB’s galore for the Junior Endurance Squad

ATHLETICS IRELAND NATIONAL LEAGUE

LVAC travelled to Santry Dublin for the Athletics Ireland National League Prelim’s with the ladies qualifying for the Division 1 Final.

Drinahilly Hill and Dale Series

Podium finishes at Drinahilly Hill and Dale Series for Katie Graham and Shileen O’Kane.

European Team Championships

Jai Benson makes his International Debut in European Team Championships, helping the Irish team to victory.

NI & Ulster Senior Championships

6 Podium Places for LVAC at NI and Ulster Senior Championships

Alma Belfast City Women’s 10k.

Lagan Valley AC Ladies Shine at Alma Belfast City Women’s 10k.

LVAC Minis Team Building Day

LVAC Mins show their Athletic Skills at Lets Go Hydro

NI & Ulster Age Group Championships

PBs and medals galore at the NI & Ulster Age Group Championships

 

 

European U20 3000m Standard for Lughaidh Mallon

Lughaidh Mallon went chasing a European U20 3000m standard and did not disappoint with a classy 5 second PB in 8.18.72, just over a second inside the qualifying time.

European Team Championship Selection for Jai Benson

3 LVAC Teams make the podium at Belfast City Marathon Awards Night.

world u20 mountain running championships

Katie Graham and Jessica Blaney again produced the goods at the World U20 Mountain Running Championships in Austria, having been selected for the Irish Team after fabulous runs at the Trial race in April.

Silver For Joe frey at Leinster combined event champs

Joe Frey had a strong performance at the Leinster Masters Combined Events Championships finishing in 2nd place.

Irish Schools Success

Lagan Valley AC had a great day at the Irish Schools Championships in Tullamore with 5 medallists each representing their respective schools.

International Mountain Running Cup

Katie Graham and Jessica Blaney represent NI at U18 International Mountain Running Cup in Annecy, France

DAPHNE HAMILL MEMORIAL MEETING

29 LVAC ATHLETES COMPETED AT THE DAPHNE HAMILL MEMORIAL MEETING AT THE MARY PETERS TRACK ON THE 27TH MAY 2023.

2023 Team trophy champions

Great LVAC Team performance results in the Ladies retaining their NI Club title and the men finishing in a strong 3rd place.

 

2023 LVAC FAB 5 Series

2023 sees LVAC again host their Thursday Night Track and Field Series with record numbers so far in Meetings 1 &2.

Belfast Marathon 2023

The Annual Belfast City Marathon was once again a great day (and evening) out for Lagan Valley with 45 athletes out on the road.

LVAC Juniors shine at London mini marathon

6 LVAC Juniors travelled to London on the 22/04/2023 to represent Northern Ireland in the London Mini Marathon with brilliant results from all.

 

NI and Ulster Indoor Championships 2023

Eight athletes from LVAC travelled to Athlone for the NI and Ulster age group championships on the weekend of March 11/12, 2023

MONDAY NIGHT MOB PARKRUN CHALLENGE

The 2023 Monday Night Mob Parkrun challenge got underway with a visit to the beach at Crawfordsburn. 

Weekend Roundup - March 2023

On Friday at the prestigious Belfast City Annual Sports Awards our u15 & u16 ladies picked up the Junior Team of the Year Award.

Manchester great run 10k and half marathon

8 Monday Mobbers travelled to Manchester to represent Lagan Valley AC at the Manchester Great Run 10k and Half Marathon.

Relay Success at Belfast marathon

3 LVAC Teams make the podium at Belfast City Marathon Awards Night.

 

London Marathon Success

Success for Lagan Valley AC Seniors in the 2023 London Marathon.

 

 

BUCS 2023

Marianne Doherty and Stephen Lunn opened their outdoor season at the British Uni Champs in Manchester.

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