The 90th McConnell Shield
Saturday 14th November 2026
Event Registration from 22:00 on Monday 7th September to 22:00 on Wednesday 11th November
Mens and ladies races U12/U14/U16 races |
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The 90th McConnell Shield
Schedule:
- 12:15 - U12 boys and girls (800m)
- 12:30 - U14 boys and girls (1 mile)
- 12:45 - U16 boys and girls (2 miles)
- 13:15 - Senior ladies, lady vets and M60+ (3 miles)
- 14:00 - McConnell Shield, men and male vets (5 miles)
Race Information
The race is part of the NI Athletics XC league and will be chip timed.
All races will be in Six Mile Water Park Ballyclare with toilets provided at the course.
Number collection will be at East Antrim Harriers clubhouse, Harrier Way Ballyclare BT39 9BB from 10.30am on day of race.
No entries will be taken on race day.
Name transfers are permitted on SI Entries only up to 10pm on the closing date 11th November.
We are unable to offer deferrals.
There will be age cat prizes as well as the Ladies trophy, Bertie Grimason trophy for Male Vets and the coveted McConnell Shield.
Junior races -
must be under 12 on the day for U12 race
must be under 14 on the day for U14 race
must be under 16 on the day for U16 race
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