Saturday 19th Novemeber was the annual Seely Cup 10Km Race at Ormeau Park the race saw a fantastic entry of over 800 runners, among the field were 19 runners from the Seapark Club. Representing the club in her 1^st 10Km and managing to secure a first place win was Junior member Becky Topping, also out for the first time wearing the Seapark vest were Sean McDaid, Gillian Cordner, Rose McGovern  and Moira Hamilton all finishing with great times.

Finishing times for all Seapark runners in order are as follows: Sean McDaid 38min 48sec, Colin Porter 39min  15sec, Gillian Cordner  43min, Neil Porter 43min 19sec, Bobbie Irvine 45min 16sec, Marc Irvine 47min 13sec, Lynsey Grant  47min 34sec, Rose McGovern  47min 42sec, Edward Simpson 48min 46sec,  Neil Reynolds 50min 12sec, Becky Topping  50min 49sec, Julie Hunter 51min, Victoria Mulholland 51min 25 sec, Simon Fuller 51min 59sec, Yvonne Wilson 53min 19sec, Moira Hamilton 54min 24sec, Vicki Hamilton 57min 48sec, Gillian McKee 57min 59sec, Barbara Porter 60min 2sec. Well done to all.

Seapark at Seeley Cup

A group of runners from  SEAPARK AC took to the roads of Dublin on Monday 31^st October to take part in the Dublin Marathon. Weather conditions were perfect for the race which attracted a record number of runners. Taking part in the Marathon were 6 members of club some having taken part in Dublin numerous times and others making their debut into Marathon running. 1^st home was David Gamble with a fantastic time of 3hrs 15min 46sec, next home and making her debut into the Marathon scene was Louise Officer also finishing in a very credible time of 3hrs 49min 17sec, hot on her heels was Gary Connolly finishing in 4hrs 2min 6sec having already completed the Amsterdam Marathon only 2 weeks earlier, next to finish was Karen Poag in 4hrs 21min 16 sec another great time for her 1^st Marathon followed by Pauline Smyth with a time of 4hrs 36min 2sec  and Vivien Davidson chasing close behind in 4hrs 36min 8sec. Well done once again to all who took part in the Dublin Marathon.

A group of runners from Carrickfergus running club SEAPARK AC took to the roads of Amsterdam last weekend, Sunday 16 October to take part in the 36th Amsterdam Marathon and Half Marathon.

Weather conditions were perfect for the race which attracted over 9600 Marathon runners and over 11300 Half Marathon runners. Taking part in the Marathon were 2 of the Seapark team with Neil Porter making his debut into the Marathon scene and finishing in a very credible time of 3hrs 46min 17 sec, hot on his heels was Gary Connolly finishing in 3hrs 48min 17sec and the Half Marathon runners was Donal Mckeown breaking the 2 hour barrier and finishing in 1hr 59min 4 sec, Vicky Hamilton 2hrs 18min 33sec Barbara Porter 2hrs 30min 39sec and Stephen Hamilton 2hrs 35min 38sec. Also travelling to the event was Alan Rinchey and Andrew Stevenson who unfortunately had to pull out due to injury. A great weekend was had by all

This weekend Saturday 22nd October also saw 7 members of the club taking part in the GR8 Dundrum 8 mile race the race was hosted by Murlough AC and had northern Irelands well known comedian Patrick Kielty on hand to compere the race, 1st home for SEAPARK AC was David Gamble with a great time of 55min 20sec hot on his heels with another fantastic time was David Turtle 55min 29sec followed on by Mark Campbell 1hr 2min 14sec, Geraldine Sweeney 1hr 7min 9sec and achieving 1st Place in her age category, Neil Reynolds 1hr 12min 13sec, Donal McKeown 1hr 17min 21sec and Marie Nicholson 1hr 25min 52sec. Well done to the runners for taking part in what proved to be a difficult race run on very different terrain.

A big field of 728 runners showed up for the Bangor 10k on Saturday 24th September.

4 seapark athletes took part, results were

David Turtle 39:13

Matthew Holland 40:25

Rose McGovern 50:49

Marie Nicholson 01:00:07

Dublin Half Marathon (17th September)

Donal McKeown  2:03:00

Gillian McKee 2:10:00

Well done to everyone

Derry half marathon took place on Sunday 11th September.

Results for seapark were.

Andrew Stevenson - 96:44

Lynsey Grant - 108:09

Donal McKeown - 125:56

Some seapark athletes are also taking part in Great North Run and Dublin Half Marathon this weekend. Good luck to everyone!

David Gamble and David Turtle completed the Mourne Seven Sevens on 6th August.

The Mourne Seven Sevens covers a total distance of 19 miles climbing the 7 highest peaks in the Mourne Mountains all over 700 meters in height. In order the Seven Sevens race takes in Slieve Donard, Slieve Commedage, Slievelamagan, Slieve Binnian, Slieve Meelbeg, Slieve Meelmore and Slieve Bearnagh, starting and finishing in Donard Park, Newcastle.

Navigation is required during the opening 2 hours of the race, both Daves raced together in true seapark style!

Team Seapark

The Portaferry 10 mile race, which is organised as part of the Portaferry gala was held on 19th July.

Results for seapark  were:

David Gamble 65.63

Andrew Stevenson 72.03

Louise Officer 75.14

Donal McKeown 88.54

Vivien Davidson 90.26

Barbara Porter 100.3

The 11th June saw a series events task place in the Mournes, this included 10k, half marathon, full marathon and ultra marathon events.

The results were

Andrew Stevenson 10k  45.07

David Turtle Half Marathon 1.43.04

David Gamble Full Marathon 4.11.25

Kris Beattie Ultra Marathon 11.08.24

Mourne Way

Please note we are not holding the Seapark Carrickfergus 10K race this year, we will be back with an even bigger and better race next year!

The Banbridge 10k was run on 25th May, 5 athletes represented seapark at this race.

Results were

Davey Gamble 39.56

Neil Porter 44.09

Louise Officer 46.46

Barbara Porter 53.58

Pauline Scott 54.21

Donal McKeown 57.15

A big Well Done to Barbara running a personal best in 53.58