Go Run NI

BELFAST: officially the UK's biggest running city 🏃‍♀️🏃
Number 1 ahead of London, according to Runner's World.
Northern Ireland runners....take a bow 👏

What do you think makes running so special in Northern Ireland.
Tell us in the comments👇

🏃‍♀️🌎HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY 🏃🌍
Today we celebrate the joy of running and the amazing community that brings us together.

📸We'd love to see your run!
Share a photo from today's run (or your favourite running photo) and in the comments below and tell us:
➡️Where did you run today?
➡️What do you love most about running?
💚Have a fantastic run and enjoy Global Running Day!
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💜 Have you experienced menstrual cycle symptoms in the last 6 months?

The Atlantic Technological University is looking for women across Ireland to take part in a short survey exploring nutrition and menstrual health.

🕒 Takes just 10–15 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous
🙋 Open to women aged 18+ living in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland

Your voice can help advance research into menstrual health and nutrition.

🔗 Complete the survey here: https://atuthrivert.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8u040UcYyTE3Mwe

Please like, share, and help spread the word.

Well done to Roe Runners! 👏
A brilliant turnout and plenty of smiles on show. It's fantastic to to see a group embracing their training, supporting one another, and proving running is about much more than just the miles. Keep enjoying the journey. 🏃‍♀️🏃✨

📣A gentle reminder to our running community.

We are very proud of the of the fantastic work being done by our Leaders in Running Fitness (LiRFs) across clubs and groups throughout Northern Ireland. Your enthusiasm and support help people enjoy running in a safe, welcoming environment.

As a reminder, the LiRF qualification is designed to support leaders in:
🏃‍♂️Organising and leading running sessions
🏃‍♂️Supporting participation and enjoyment
🏃‍♂️Assisting runners and coaches within a club and community setting

LiRFs are not licensed athletics coaches and should avoid advertising themselves as 'running coaches' or offering services beyond the scope of the qualification.

Those wishing to coach athletes, deliver structured training programmes, or advertise coaching services are encouraged to progress through the Athletics NI Coaching pathway, including Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) or Athletics Coach qualification.
https://athleticsni.org/Coaches/Qualifications-&-Courses
https://athleticsni.org/Coaches/Upcoming-Courses

Thank you to all our volunteers, leaders, and coaches for helping maintain safe, clear and positive standards across our sport.

Calling all Female Leaders and Coaches, we would really appreciate if you could take a few minutes to fill out our Female Leadership Survey. This will help us better understand the experiences and challenges you face in our sport to help us shape future support and workshops. Link to survey can be found in the link below.
Thank you for taking the time to complete it ⬇️

📣 Calling all Female Athletics Coaches!

Your voice matters. The Female Leadership Forum at Athletics NI is gathering insights from female club coaches to better understand your experiences, challenges, and opportunities in our sport.

We’d love you to take a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire. Your responses will help shape future support, development, and initiatives for female coaches in athletics.

✅ The survey is 100% anonymous
⏱ Takes only a few minutes to complete
📊 Your feedback will directly support the work of the Female Leadership Forum

Take the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehSaOE7BoCTJCaHZkF8TPmM6p7Wqny7OuklmTULIH2VYY1MA/viewform?pli=1

Learn more about the Female Leadership Forum:
https://athleticsni.org/Athletes/Female-Leadership-Forum

Please share with other female athletics coaches in your club and network 💬

☀️As the good weather is about to arrive, here's a quick reminder to protect your skin while enjoying the miles. 💚
Because the only thing we want glowing after a run is your smile!
🧢Cap
🕶️Sunglasses
🧴SPF
💧Hydration

Don't forget your SPF, a cap and some smart habits can keep you running strong all summer long.😎🏃‍♀️🏃
Check out our ''Safer in the Sun'' tips below.

Did you know guide runners play a vital role in making endurance running more accessible for visually impaired athletes?

This June, Athletics NI / Go Run NI are hosting a FREE practical workshop led by Tony Barclay MBE to help athletes, coaches and volunteers build the skills and confidence needed for guide running.

📍 Limavady Health Centre
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am

👥 Only 20 spaces available

Whether you’re a runner, coach or volunteer, this is a fantastic opportunity to support inclusive sport and learn from lived experience.

More information and registration 👇
https://athleticsni.org/Coaches/Workshops-&-Webinars

Have you ever thought about being a Visually Impaired Guide Runner? About giving someone who requires VI guidance a chance to take part in parkrun or a running event. If so... why not sign up for our Limavady Guide Running workshop. All details in post below 👇

🏃‍♂️ FREE Visually Impaired Endurance Guide Running Workshop 🏃‍♀️

Join Athletics NI / Go Run NI and learn how to safely and confidently guide visually impaired runners with Tony Barclay MBE — visually impaired endurance runner, disability sports advocate and community volunteer.

📍 Limavady Health Centre, Scroggy Road, BT49 0NA
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am (approx. 90 mins – 2 hrs)

Participants will gain practical experience and guidance in a supportive environment.

✅ Must be able to run 5k
✅ Must hold a current Access NI
👥 Limited to 20 spaces

Participants are welcome to complete parkrun beforehand as the workshop will use the same route.

Find out more 👇
https://athleticsni.org/Coaches/Workshops-&-Webinars