Bellahouston Harriers

🦺 VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED🦺

A wee appeal to the wider Glasgow running community 🙏

The Brian Goodwin Memorial 10k is now sold out, with runners from clubs across Glasgow and beyond taking part - but we’re still short of volunteers to help us deliver the race safely on the night.

If you’re not running, injured, supporting someone, or just fancy being part of one of the best Friday nights in the Scottish road racing calendar, we’d be hugely grateful for your help.

Volunteers are needed from around 6pm at Cartha Queen’s Park Rugby Club in Pollok Park. The race starts at 7.30pm and most roles should be finished by around 9pm.

We offer a front-row seat to a brilliant race, a big thank you, and a beer and burger afterwards 🍔🍺!

Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/iUyHwN31hPumCRQ17

Tagging a few local clubs whose members may be racing, supporting or able to share the call-out - any help spreading the word would be massively appreciated.

West End Road Runners Bellahouston Road Runners Maryhill Harriers Springburn Harriers Running & Athletics Club Kirkintilloch Olympians Kilbarchan AAC Kilmarnock Harrier and AC Garscube Harriers Cambuslang Harriers Shettleston Harriers Newton Road Runners Calderglen Harriers Troon Tortoises Motherwell Athletics Club Migo Sports fans

📢 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝟎𝐤: 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬!

📆 Bellahouston Harriers is hosting the Brian Goodwin Memorial 10k road race on 19th June 2026. The event is sold out and has attracted a strong field of club runners with over 500 entrants.

🙏 This is an appeal to our friends across Scotland’s running community for support in helping us to fill the marshalling roster to ensure we have a well managed, safe and fun event.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?
📆⏰ Volunteers are asked to attend from 6.00pm on Friday 19th June at Cartha Queen’s Park Rugby Club, Glasgow, G41 4SN, in Pollok Park. The race starts at 7.30pm and we anticipate all marshals will have completed their duties and returned to the clubhouse by 9pm.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?
📥 📍Volunteers will be allocated roles and be sent a copy of the Marshalling Plan and pre-race brief on the week of the race.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻?
💺🍔🍺A front row seat to one of the fastest 10k road races in Scotland in and around Pollok Park, and a free beer and burger for their efforts at the finish line.

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥? 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 !
📝 Please fill out this form to help us track who has volunteered:
https://forms.gle/Pu8c67opLZLPjAxV6

Huge thanks in advance - we couldn’t do it without you 💙

With thanks to our long-time race sponsor Migo Sports

It’s been another busy spell for the Harriers, with members racing across the country and producing some fantastic performances.

Six Harriers made the trip to Troon on a dreich Wednesday afternoon for the 39th Troon 10k. Despite the gloomy conditions, there were excellent runs all round from Ewan Lachlan, Claire Fitzsimmons, Pauline Henderson, Gordon Clannachan, Christine McKay and Elizabeth McGrady. A special mention goes to Pauline, who claimed 1st place in the V60 category ⭐️

On 15th May, Darren Shields took on the challenging Black Rock ‘5’ race in Kinghorn. Conditions were favourable, although there were a few wet and slippery sections underfoot. Darren tackled the tough course well, crossing the line in 38:27. Well done Darren 👏

Meanwhile, Graeme Campbell competed in the Gryffe Valley Rotary 10k, a scenic but testing mixed-terrain route along the country lanes of the Gryffe Valley area. Graeme finished in a superb 47:27, 3rd place in the M50 category 🥉

Further south, Karen McQuarrie delivered another outstanding performance, finishing as 1st female at Born Survivor 🥇 An amazing achievement from Karen 💪🏻

2 Mile Time Trial – Summer Champs Race 5 ☀️

A brilliant night of racing at Bellahouston Harriers as 33 runners took on Race 5 of our Summer Champs series over the 2 Mile Time Trial. Thankfully the rain stayed away, making for fast conditions on our newer, flatter route.

💨 Alasdair Campbell led the field home in a rapid 9:50, with Callum Wallace next across the line in 10:36. Third place saw a close battle between Alistair Munro and David Griffin, with Alistair just taking it in 11:32.

🤩 The women’s race was incredibly close, with only six seconds separating the top three. Julie Lynch took the win in 12:20, closely followed by Marianne Wilson in 12:23, while Emma O’Donnell completed the podium in 12:26.

A huge thanks as always to the volunteers and organisers who make evenings like this possible:

Race Director: Scott Mason • Lorna Bell • Derek Elliott-Jones • Ciaran McGlynn • Claire Fitzsimmons • Jayne MacNamara • Gareth Walker • Catharina Johnston • Harry McKay • Tom Keenan

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Oban Social Weekend
A total of 32 Harriers arrived in Oban by train, car, van and motorbike, armed with running gear — and even a snorkel or two 🤿 Optimistic for the west coast of Scotland! 🤣

Friday kicked off with a run to Ganavan Sands, followed by a brilliant hostel dinner and plenty of laughs before an early night ahead of Saturday’s adventures.

After a hearty “wee” breakfast, 30 Bellas took on the hilly Ganavan Sands Parkrun, with others volunteering as scanners, tail walkers and timekeepers.

Next came the ferry to beautiful Kerrera, where groups tackled either an 11km run to the castle or an 8.5km route to the monument. Stunning views, plenty of hills and essential fuel stops courtesy of Kirsty’s chocolate cake and Derek’s banana bread!

Saturday evening brought another excellent meal before most people crashed out by 10pm after a full day in the sea air.
Sunday’s options were a hilly 10km run to Pulpit Hill and Druim Mor or a walk to McCaig’s Tower. The rain finally arrived, but it didn’t dampen spirits.

Whether people walked, ran, cycled, swam or snorkelled, everyone had a great weekend. We had Bellas from their 20s to their 70s, long-time and new members, faster and slower runners — a real reminder of how inclusive our club is 💙💙

Bellas were joined on Friday evening by guests from the , , Run Club and other local clubs for a very informative seminar on Perimenopause and Menopause in Running 🏃‍♀️

The sixth in our quarterly seminar series, the session was presented by Hampden Sports Clinic’s .mitchell.physio , Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, and Marianne Hayward, Performance Nutritionist.

We were treated to a whistle-stop tour of how peri/menopause can affect running performance, with a strong reminder that strength training is non-negotiable 💪 - if we haven’t already started, now is the time.

On the nutrition side, carbohydrates and protein were highlighted as key 🍎, and while some supplements can help, real food remains best. We were also reminded that consistency matters, along with fuelling and hydrating correctly 💧

Most importantly, there are no magic bullets - if we want to perform at our best during this stage of life, we should focus on the four pillars: exercise, nutrition, stress management and sleep 😴. Many thanks to Louise and Marianne for an excellent evening ❤️

Louise & Marianne can be reached at [email protected]

🌼🏃‍♂️ More May Madness for the Harriers 🩵💙

Another packed week of racing saw the Harriers take on everything from Scottish Championship racing to muddy trails, scenic half marathons and even a cycling sportive - the summer season is well and truly underway.

❄️ Migo Scottish Veteran Snowball 8K @ Drumpelier Park
A well-established veterans race around the paths and parkland of Drumpelier Country Park saw two Harriers in action. John Cunningham finished in 38:04, closely followed by Darren Shields in 38:26 - solid running from both 👏🏻

🌊 Loch Leven Half Marathon
Known for its beautiful scenery and exposed lochside paths, the Loch Leven Half provided another challenging outing. Magdalena Blazejczyk represented the Harriers strongly, finishing in 2:23:45 💪🏻

🌲 Acorn Trails Pollok Park Trail Race
The Acorn series returned to Pollok Park, with runners tackling woodland trails, rolling hills and muddy sections through one of Glasgow’s best-loved parks.
Pauline Henderson continued her excellent form, finishing 🥇 V60 in the 5K, while Jenny Brough, Vicki Fraser-Hopewell and Garry Henderson took on the longer 10K event.

🔥 Babcock Shettleston Scottish 10K Championships
One of the fastest and most competitive races in the Scottish calendar saw a huge turnout of 32 Harriers taking to the start line. Four Harriers dipped under the impressive 34-minute barrier - huge congratulations to Alistair Campbell, Adam Stark, Fraser Armstrong & Matthew O’Brien 👏🏻
Leading the women home was Kristina Glynn, while there was a brilliant haul of PBs across the club for Matthew O’Brien, Kevin Craig, David Griffin, Andrew Venables, Ross McWhirter, Derek Gillespie, Lisa Robertson & Katy MacAskill 🔔
An outstanding day of racing all round in a stacked championship field 💙

⛰️ Race to the Base - Suilven
One of Scotland’s most scenic trail races, the Race to the Base Half Marathon takes runners through remote Highland trails towards the foot of the iconic mountain Suilven. Kat Johnston represented the Harriers brilliantly, finishing in a strong 2:47:05 👏🏻

🚴 Caledonia Etape
Swapping running shoes for cycling cleats, four Harriers took on the famous Highland sportive through the closed roads of Perthshire. Huge well done to Sean Paul Havelin, Deirdre Harrington, Kayleigh Kavanagh & David Carson for taking on the challenge 🚴💨

Long may this enthusiasm continue throughout the summer 💙💪

📷 Daren Borzynski Photography

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr & Mrs Brown! 💍

Long-standing members Matthew and Katherine tied the knot on Saturday, and on behalf of everyone at Bellahouston Harriers, we’d like to wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

Both Matthew and Katherine have been central figures within the club for many years, giving countless hours in key roles that help keep the club running and thriving. Their contribution to Bellahouston Harriers over the years has been hugely valued by so many members.

We’re also delighted that the club was able to play a small part in bringing them together - proof that a running club can offer far more than just faster times and race performances! 😂

Congratulations, Matthew & Katherine! 💙

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🌸💙 May Milestones 🩵🌸

The May weekend was packed with fair running conditions, exciting races and fast courses. ✨

Silverknowes 5K 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏅🎽
The Scottish 5K Championships took place at Silverknowes promenade in Edinburgh on 1st of May. Renowned for its fast and flat course, it was a night of perfect conditions and excellent performances from the Harriers. Alasdair Campbell was first Harrier home in a PB of 14.51, Matthew O’Brien continued his PB streak in 15.48 and Calum Ferguson also ran a PB of 17.20. There were strong performances from Scott Mason, who equaled his PB of 16.37, Brent Brodie finishing in 16.38, claiming 3rd in the V50 category and Lee Shaw who ran 17.05. Kristina Glynn also ran a PB finishing in a magnificent 18.39. Fantastic running from everyone! 💪

Neilston Pad Race 🏃🗻🍃
On the 2nd of May, 8 Harriers competed the Neilston Pad 5.6 mile course, which included a little bit of everything: road, path, trail, hills and plenty of mud. Callum Wallace was first Harrier home in 5th place in 37.06, Barry Mitchell placed 6th in the V40 category in 45.42, Magda Thomas claimed 1st female V40 (and 2nd overall) in 47.48, Paul Higgins placed 22nd in 50.08, Stephanie Rudd took 2nd place in the V50 category in 54.10, Vicki Fraser-Hopewell came 8th in V40 in 58.12, Gillian McKinlay placed 6th in V50 in 1.01:44 and Michael McNamara took 15th in V50 finishing in 1.03:51 👏

Dick Wedlock 🚒🚨
The Harriers headed to Cambuslang for the Dick Wedlock Fire Service 5 miler on 3rd of May which kickstarted the summer championships. There were over 40 Harriers taking part and some fantastic results. Alasdair Campbell finished in 2nd place in 26.12, Fraser Armstrong was 3rd in 27.22 and Paul Clawson was 1st V40 in 29.36. Kristina Glynn took 1st female in 31.47 and Jules Lynch finished in 3rd place in 32.26. Marianne Wilson placed 1st in V40 in 33.04 and Derek Gillespie placed 3rd in V50 in 32.57. Gary Henderson claimed 2nd V60 in 35.44 and Pauline Henderson took 1st V60 in 36.52. Finally, John Beckett placed 1st in V70 in 45.43. Outstanding from everyone! 🔥

Up and Running🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️
Closer to home, the Harriers were also out in force in the half marathon and 5K race in Bellahouston Park. Andrew Bryers completed the half marathon in an impressive 1.35.58 placing 2nd V40.

The 5K delivered brilliant performances from start to finish with Arran Bryers finishing 5th and Andrew Wilson finishing 6th in the junior category. Debbie Wilson finished in 34.09 placing 8th in V40. Well done to all 🏆

Another superb weekend and we are just getting started for a summer of sensational training and racing 💙

☀️ Summer Champs Race 2 – 3000m / 800m / 400m TT
23rd April

What a night at the track.

🏁 Race 2 of the Summer Championships brought near perfect conditions, with the wind finally easing and the spring sunshine making an appearance for a brilliant evening of racing, encouragement and club spirit.

An incredible 81 members took part across the evening:

• 51 athletes across the 3000m races
• 15 juniors in the 800m
• 15 juniors in the 400m time trial

From the first race to the final finish line, the atmosphere around the track was outstanding. Strong performances, plenty of support from the sidelines and a real sense of togetherness made for a fantastic club night.

Our seniors were split across three seeded 3000m heats.

Heat A saw some impressive front running, with Alasdair Campbell leading the men home in 9:03 and Kristina Glynn first female in 10:41.

Heat B proved to be one of the closest races of the night, with just 1 minute 45 seconds separating all 19 runners. Chris Smith took the win in 11:00, while Mhairi Mac​tier was first female home in 11:37.

Heat C, the largest race of the evening, featured 20 Harriers. Hugh McDermott crossed the line first in 13:00, closely followed by first female Pauline Henderson in 13:11.

💙 Our juniors also produced some brilliant performances.

The 400m time trial featured 15 athletes from our Beginner Squad (U12s). Noah was first boy home in 1:15, with Rebecca close behind in 1:17 as first girl.

The 800m races saw athletes from our Foundation Squad (U14s) and Development Squad (U16s) take to the track. Callum was the first boy home in 2:23, while Anna led the girls home in 2:51.

🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success, including our coaches, volunteers, officials, parent helpers and supporters.

A brilliant club night all round and another great example of what Bellahouston Harriers is all about.

Full results:
https://www.bellahoustonharriers.co.uk/storage/app/media/2026-04-23%203000m%20Track%20event/bella-time-trial-23rd-april-2026.pdf